Cookies in the cabinet... pastries in the pantry... French fries in the freezer...
You're committed to living a low-carb lifestyle, but at every turn you're faced with temptation. You're constantly reaching for that "last" cookie or "just a few more" potato chips. The excuses stack up as quickly as the extra pounds. There's always a reason to indulge.
The reality: You let the diet killers infiltrate your home. Well, today is eviction day and -- from flour to French fries -- we're voting off the biggest offenders. It's the first step in the light direction.
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Although they're not exactly poison, they may as well be due to the effect they have on the body. These 10 foods should get the skull and crossbones, along with a big BUYER BEWARE sign.
1. White flour
2. White sugar
3. Packaged cookies cakes and pies that are not low carb
4. Potato chips, tortilla chips
5. Sugar-laden cereals
6. White bread (except for a low-carb brand)
7. Pasta (except for a low-carb brand)
8. Juice
9. Margarine
10. Frozen foods such as breaded chicken nuggets, French fries and breakfast sandwiches.