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Popcorn Explodes Waistlines
One of the trickiest things about embracing a healthy lifestyle is the incredible amount of misinformation out there. Especially given the booming "health foods" industry, it might seem heartening to watch as more supermarket shelves stock more and more goods that are branded to imply they are nutritionally superior. Unfortunately, more often than not, the message being sold on the wrapper is a far cry from the real benefit to be found once you take your first bite.
One of the most longstanding misconceptions about a healthy snack alternative to chips and other salty treats revolves around popcorn. This staple of so many American moviegoers' diets might seem like it has a lot to offer on the surface. You buy it as kernels, which at least appear to be more natural than what you get when you buy a bag of chips. Furthermore, popcorn is extremely light and fluffy in texture, so many people assume they are equally light in calories. You may be surprised to learn what a fat trap popcorn can be.
Store-bought brands of popcorn is almost always loaded with inflammatory fats and a shocking amount of sodium. When you add the calories that are jammed into the flavoring of most popcorn products to the carbohydrate content, you find that this alternative to chips or pretzels is not really all that healthy at all.
In fact, the snack is potentially more damaging precisely because it feels so light. It would be natural to assume that you're eating better because the snack is not filling you up. You would be wrong.
Popcorn doesn't fill you up because it is so nutrient-sparse. It offers very little in terms of healthy fats, protein, fiber, or phytonutrients, so they do not satisfy your appetite at all. As a result, most people eat way more than an appropriate portion of the treat and don't even realize it. Further, you are actually more inclined to eat too much later on which is troubling - especially given the fact that the popcorn already snuck more calories into your diet than you may expect.
If you are truly dying for the salty treat, be a proactive consumer and advocate for your own health. Pop plain popcorn at home, and add your own flavors, with a light drizzle of some healthy oils and a small amount of sea salt. It will hit the spot without tanking your efforts to live a happier, healthier life.
One of the most longstanding misconceptions about a healthy snack alternative to chips and other salty treats revolves around popcorn. This staple of so many American moviegoers' diets might seem like it has a lot to offer on the surface. You buy it as kernels, which at least appear to be more natural than what you get when you buy a bag of chips. Furthermore, popcorn is extremely light and fluffy in texture, so many people assume they are equally light in calories. You may be surprised to learn what a fat trap popcorn can be.
Store-bought brands of popcorn is almost always loaded with inflammatory fats and a shocking amount of sodium. When you add the calories that are jammed into the flavoring of most popcorn products to the carbohydrate content, you find that this alternative to chips or pretzels is not really all that healthy at all.
In fact, the snack is potentially more damaging precisely because it feels so light. It would be natural to assume that you're eating better because the snack is not filling you up. You would be wrong.
Popcorn doesn't fill you up because it is so nutrient-sparse. It offers very little in terms of healthy fats, protein, fiber, or phytonutrients, so they do not satisfy your appetite at all. As a result, most people eat way more than an appropriate portion of the treat and don't even realize it. Further, you are actually more inclined to eat too much later on which is troubling - especially given the fact that the popcorn already snuck more calories into your diet than you may expect.
If you are truly dying for the salty treat, be a proactive consumer and advocate for your own health. Pop plain popcorn at home, and add your own flavors, with a light drizzle of some healthy oils and a small amount of sea salt. It will hit the spot without tanking your efforts to live a happier, healthier life.
Finding Protein on a Budget
Protein is absolutely vital if you are hoping to completely transform your body. This is because protein is the macronutrient that holds the highest thermic effect of feeding, is crucial in insulin regulation, and building muscle. Unfortunately, protein-heavy items tend to be the most costly. But, fear not! Here are a few food items that are chock full of protein and do not break the bank.
Tuna: Perhaps the cheapest of them all, a single can of tuna contains more than forty grams of protein. The best part about this is that a can won’t set you back more than a buck.
Beans and Lentils: A can of these, which cost no more than a dollar and a half, are packed with protein. In fact, each can contains about forty-five grams of this vital macronutrient.
Eggs: A case of dozen eggs yields more than seventy grams of protein, and costs less than $2. Eggs are also a great asset as you can prepare and serve them in a number of different ways.
Cottage Cheese: Nearly 50 grams of protein are packed into a single container of this stuff, and it will only set you back a dollar or two.
Greek Yogurt: Not only is this stuff delicious, Greek Yogurt contains high levels of protein. If you do the math, you are consuming about twenty one grams of protein for every dollar you spend on this item.
Satisfying the recommended daily amounts of protein doesn’t have to be as incredibly expensive as you initially thought. Stick to these foods, and you will be well on your way to a healthy high-protein diet. If you want to learn more about tips and recommendations regarding your nutrition and general health, please visit the official Josh Bezoni site. You can also check out a review of the 3 week diet at the Health Avenger Site.
Tuna: Perhaps the cheapest of them all, a single can of tuna contains more than forty grams of protein. The best part about this is that a can won’t set you back more than a buck.
Beans and Lentils: A can of these, which cost no more than a dollar and a half, are packed with protein. In fact, each can contains about forty-five grams of this vital macronutrient.
Eggs: A case of dozen eggs yields more than seventy grams of protein, and costs less than $2. Eggs are also a great asset as you can prepare and serve them in a number of different ways.
Cottage Cheese: Nearly 50 grams of protein are packed into a single container of this stuff, and it will only set you back a dollar or two.
Greek Yogurt: Not only is this stuff delicious, Greek Yogurt contains high levels of protein. If you do the math, you are consuming about twenty one grams of protein for every dollar you spend on this item.
Satisfying the recommended daily amounts of protein doesn’t have to be as incredibly expensive as you initially thought. Stick to these foods, and you will be well on your way to a healthy high-protein diet. If you want to learn more about tips and recommendations regarding your nutrition and general health, please visit the official Josh Bezoni site. You can also check out a review of the 3 week diet at the Health Avenger Site.
5 Unconventional Ways to Curb Cravings
Drink Like a Marine Animal: Loads of people mistake thirst for food cravings. When dehydrated, your brain will signal to your body that you need to rehydrate and drink more water, but many people tend to misread this as a signal to eat more. A simple calculation can tell you how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis. Simply divide your weight by two. This number represents how many ounces of water you should be consuming each day. If you weigh 160 pounds, then you should aim to consume 80 ounces of water. Be sure to try to reach this level as it will do wonders to control those urges to eat.
Chew Gum: While it is hardly scientific, chewing gum is a personal trick to keep my cravings, especial those for dessert, in check. Be sure to opt for the sugar-free type.
Sleep like a Small Child:Research has demonstrated how important getting enough sleep on a nightly basis is. Exhaustion can wreak havoc on our commitment to a fitness regimen and eating healthy. Make this a top priority, or you will more easily to succumb to those cravings. All our bodies are different, but the recommended amount seems to center around eight hours.
Bush your Teeth: Another less scientific way to zap those yearnings for food. This strategy works on two levels. First, you don’t want to have to brush your teeth again so you are less willing to succumb to your craving for a snack. Furthermore, the toothpaste seems to corrupt the taste of food. Most probably because the components used in toothpaste tend to bind to certain sugar receptors on your tongue. This effect is amplified if you brush all around your mouth including our cheeks, tongue, and the roof.
Take a Whiff of Peanut Butter: Whether you believe it or not, researchers have proven that taking a quick sniff of peppermint or peanut butter reduces the intensity of one’s cravings. The scent causes the brain to release a neurotransmitter that keeps hunger under control.
Chew Gum: While it is hardly scientific, chewing gum is a personal trick to keep my cravings, especial those for dessert, in check. Be sure to opt for the sugar-free type.
Sleep like a Small Child:Research has demonstrated how important getting enough sleep on a nightly basis is. Exhaustion can wreak havoc on our commitment to a fitness regimen and eating healthy. Make this a top priority, or you will more easily to succumb to those cravings. All our bodies are different, but the recommended amount seems to center around eight hours.
Bush your Teeth: Another less scientific way to zap those yearnings for food. This strategy works on two levels. First, you don’t want to have to brush your teeth again so you are less willing to succumb to your craving for a snack. Furthermore, the toothpaste seems to corrupt the taste of food. Most probably because the components used in toothpaste tend to bind to certain sugar receptors on your tongue. This effect is amplified if you brush all around your mouth including our cheeks, tongue, and the roof.
Take a Whiff of Peanut Butter: Whether you believe it or not, researchers have proven that taking a quick sniff of peppermint or peanut butter reduces the intensity of one’s cravings. The scent causes the brain to release a neurotransmitter that keeps hunger under control.
