Cut back on sugary starchy foods
He added: “This includes completely cutting back on cakes, sweets, biscuits, crisps, fruit juices and soft drinks.
“These foods rapidly turn into sugar in your blood causing sugar spikes and weight gain – they are like the tip of the iceberg. You also need to watch out for hidden sugars, which lurk below the surface and sabotage weight loss (such as potatoes and white rice and bread).”
The expert recommended avoiding many breakfast cereals as these can be packed full of sugar.
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Avoid certain fruits
He said: “Avoid too many sweet tropical fruits including mango, pineapple, grapes, melon and bananas, as these are full of sugar.
