Certain foods and drinks, including processed foods and those containing added sugar, like soda and some breakfast cereals, may contribute to weight gain if consumed in excess.
Soda is high in calories and added sugar, yet it lacks important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants (1Trusted Source). What’s more, drinking soda too often could contribute to weight gain.
Rich in caffeine and a variety of health-promoting antioxidants, coffee can be a nutritious beverage. However, if sweetened with added syrup or sugar, coffee and coffee-based drinks like frappés, caffe lattes, or frozen mochas can contain just as much sugar as soda.
Most commercially made ice cream is high in sugar and fat. Additionally, because ice cream is often eaten as a dessert, it can add many extra calories to your meal — even if you’re already feeling full after the main course.
Commercially prepared pizzas are a popular convenience food, including among children and adolescents. Unfortunately, most pizzas are high in fat, refined carbs, and calories. Some varieties are also made with large amounts of cheese and processed meats that have been cured,
Cookies and doughnuts often contain high amounts of sugar, refined flour, and fat. They’re also typically high in calories. For example, 1 large chocolate chip cookie can contain more than 220 calories, while a single glazed doughnut packs over 300 calories