Processed and Fatty Proteins These are full of unhealthy fats and toxins from modern farming practices. Any nutritional value to be gained from these foods is outweighed by their high caloric densities. Commercial beef Conventionally-produced chicken Fried chicken Bacon Sausage Hot dogs Pork Fast food Refined Carbohydrates These are calorically dense grains that provide little to no nutritional value. White bread and bagels Refined grains (pizza dough, white rice, parboiled rice, cream of wheat) Potato chips and pretzels French fries Dairy These can contain lots of added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium (esp. cheeses) which will derail your weight loss efforts. Whole-milk yogurts Artificially flavored yogurts (usually full of added sugars) Whole cow’s milk Cheddar cheese American cheese Roquefort cheese Parmesan cheese Cream cheese Fats & Oils These contain saturated and trans fats, which will increase unhealthy levels of cholesterol. These types of fats are also harder for your body to burn off and typically end up being stored around organs and in various bodily tissues. Refined vegetable oils (soybean, cottonseed, canola, and corn) Margarine Butter Lard Mayonnaise Fried or candied nuts Sweets Avoid these types of treats because they add empty calories and provide no nutritional value. Ice cream Milkshakes Processed sweets (cookies, cakes, brownies, pies, sweet breads) Candy bars Processed chocolates Other These empty-calorie items contain added sugars and carbohydrates that will slow weight loss. Blended coffees Bottled fruit juices (from concentrate) Regular (non-diet) sodas Sugary energy drinks Pre-bottled protein drinks and smoothies Alcohol (sugary cocktails and beer) Any drink with high fructose corn syrup Canned soups (high in sodium) BBQ sauce Sweet and sour sauce Creamy salad dressings Full-fat salad dressings