9 Foods to Never, Ever Eat If You’re Trying to Lose Weight

Granola

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a half-cup of granola has anywhere between 200 and 300 calories, 12 to 16 grams of sugar, 3 to 15 grams of fat (depending on low-fat options), and nearly 40 grams of carbs. Plus, granola is usually mixed with something, like yogurt or fruit, which only increases its caloric value. “Although you may think starting your day with a bowl of granola is the healthy thing to do, the calories can easily add up to over 600 calories, just at breakfast,” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD nutrition expert and author of the Greek Yogurt Kitchen. If you love Greek yogurt for breakfast, try some of these more diet-friendly topping options, but make sure your bowl isn’t too big—which is a breakfast mistake that could be packing on the pounds.