If you are on a diet, beware of these things

- Gluten-free foods: Some believe that gluten-free foods such as gluten-free wheat help lose weight, but these foods are made for those who suffer from allergies and have nothing to do with weight or health

Diet soft drinks: A Purdue University study found that these drinks impair weight control.

Low-fat or fat-free foods: These foods do not help you lose weight, because many of them add sugar or salt to compensate for the taste.

Juices: Juices may seem like a good alternative to soft drinks, but they are high in sugar