The 5 Worst Swimsuit foods.

You should eat before your shoot, especially in the morning if it will be a long day, but here is an article I wrote for www.beyoumag.com that is about the 5 worst swimsuit foods.
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Looks can be deceiving. Even when it comes to vegetables.Did you know that broccoli and your bikini don’t go together? Sure, it might seem like a trim choice to devour before you slip into your bikini, but think again.

You’ll want to think twice about eating foods that make your body retain water and calorie packed foods before you plan to flaunt your trim body in a swimsuit. Here’s the skinny on what to avoid and way.


The Salty Caesar
It isn’t a healthy Caesar salad anymore, was it ever? Have you ever considered how much salt is in a Caesar salad? Now it makes sense why our stomachs look so bloated after we dive into what we think is a healthy green lunch. Only to find that it is really is a fatty choice. Think about the sodium-saturated fried croutons, Parmesan cheese and those anchovies. Suddenly a Caesar salad is a misleading meal. We’re fans of salads around here, but hold the salt please.

Don’t pass the Potato
The glob of mayonnaise found in potato salads can sure ruin your day and your Swimsuit Issue body. Don’t ruin your flat stomach with the 1,000 mg of sodium and the carbs found in this salad.

When it pays to not be green
Sure vegetables such as brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage are a healthy choice for long term weight loss, but these greens are not to be reckoned with before you put on your bathing suit. Mainly because of a sugar called raffinose that is found in these veggies. It takes time for your body to digest the glucose found in raffinose sugars which leaves you with an obvious belly pouch.

No Chili before Chillin’
With meat or without, the sodium found in chili beans will make your stomach balloon and swell. Again the sugar in raffinose is found in the beans. Vegetable Chili isn’t any better. Vegetarian chili has nearly 1,300 mg of sodium in just a 12-ounce cup.

Easy on the Margaritas
We all want to have a good time by the poolside but skip the Margaritas. The high-fructose corn syrup and the salt-encrusted rim are going to make your midsection look flabby. A regular Margarita packs on 564 calories and over 2,000 mg of sodium. This means that while you sip your tummy will begin to puff out.

Remember, for short term appearances, salty foods will retain water and are going to inflate your trim body. So the next time you are heading off to the beach or pool keep in mind your salt intake before you head out. You’ll want to show off the body you have worked for, not mask it with your unfit Caesar salad results.


Written by: Isobella Jade for www.beyoumag.com