These 3 foods are the worst for your metabolism, according to Jillian Michaels Kells McPhillips 1/24/2019
When you take a look the ingredients that rev up your metabolism, a few stand out. Namely, fiber (particularly from "real" foods like fruits and veggies) and iodine-rich options like seaweed. For every metabolic superhero, though, there's an alternative eat out there that works the opposite way, sabotaging your body's calorie-burning prowess.
© Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic Jillian Michaels attends the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards held at iHeartRadio Theater on January 18, 2019 in Burbank, California.
"The two things that are predominantly in control of your metabolism are your endocrine system and your hormone balance," says Jillian Michaels, creator of the My Fitness app and former trainer on The Biggest Loser<. Thus, when you chow down on something that disturbs these things, your metabolism gets thrown for a loop, too.
You may have already guessed some of the nutritional villains that Michaels names as the worst for your metabolism—cough, sugar, cough—but below you'll get the full scoop from the celeb coach herself, with a bit of added insight from nutrition experts.
Keep reading to find out which foods you should avoid for a healthy metabolism.
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