Here are 8 common dinner foods that may secretly lead to weight gain.

White Rice, high in simple carbs and low in fiber, white rice can spike blood sugar and lead to fat storage if eaten in excess.

White Bread Sandwiches or Pav, refined flour with fatty fillings make the pav or sandwiches low in nutrition and high in fat. it is especially bad if eaten regularly at night.

Deep-Fried Starters like pakoras or cutlets, starting dinner with these means you're already loading up on trans fats and empty calories.

Store-Bought Soups, often packed with hidden sodium, cream, and preservatives, turning a healthy meal into a sneaky calorie bomb.

Takeaway Chinese or Indian Curries, these are usually rich in oils, cream, and sugar, making them tasty but super calorie-dense.

Parathas, usually made with refined flour or lots of ghee, they’re heavy, especially when eaten close to bedtime.

Creamy Pasta, it is loaded with cream, cheese, or butter is calorie-dense and low in protein, making it easy to overeat.

Desserts Post-Dinner, like ice cream, sweets, finishing dinner with sugar-rich desserts, leads to excess calorie intake and fat storage overnight.