Beverages are all too often the place where sneaky and unnecessary sugar and calories go to hide. A person could go crazy trying to find a delicious drink, free from artificial sweeteners and additives! But, not if I have anything to do with it. I’ve found an alternative and it involves going completely Naked.
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Last summer I hung out with a friend of mine who lives in LA. She has gorgeous skin and hair; she’s beautiful, joyful, successful, and healthy. I would probably drink lighter fluid if she told me that it was the secret to her glow.
Lucky for me, lighter fluid was not the secret. Really, there is no secret other than a healthy and active lifestyle. She does, however, swear by GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha.
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I don’t like what many are now calling “health food.” I don’t like pasty, crumbly, sugar-free, fat-free, MUFFIN-free muffins. I don’t like food that is trying to be something it’s not. When it comes to mealtime, you’re not going to find me salivating over a couple sprouts and lettuce, and you certainly won’t find me pounding down a V8 while my friend, soda, sits lonely in the fridge. So, as you might imagine, dried and baked apples aren’t usually my snack of choice.
Then I tried them!
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It’s mid-January and the days are getting shorter and colder. While some people are invigorated by the brisk weather, others (like me) are ready for hibernation, until the sun comes out again in spring.
Here are four strategies to keep your energy levels high throughout the day:
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Everyone knows that diet and exercise lead to improved health. But when should we do each, and in what order?
The Mayo Clinic tells us, “Knowing when and how much to eat and drink before you exercise can make a big difference in how you feel during and after your workout.”
According to mothers everywhere, we shouldn’t swim right after we eat. And, while it’s true that digestion does divert circulation away from muscles, is it really significant enough to avoid getting in the water, or on the treadmill?
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Here are some great ideas for healthy snacking throughout the holidays.
Before the Holidays
Healthy snacking can be an important part of staying on target during the holidays. Regular snacks will keep you from being starved before a big meal which makes you more likely to overeat.
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A health food market near where I live sells a large variety of dried fruits and nuts that come in clear, cylindrical plastic containers. These make easy, packable snacks for the work day.
Sometimes I get a little creative and crazy and I invent fruit and nut mixes that tantalize the senses!
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Everyone loves the classic – Peanut Butter and Jelly. Let’s turn it into a snack and make it healthier (but still very tasty!).
And, let’s have a little FUN, gosh darnit!
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BOTTOM LINE: Pleasantly surprised.
Usually, I bring fruit to the office for my mid-afternoon snack. But sometimes, a little crunch is needed. Before I knew it, a bag of soy crisps was staring me in the face. To be honest, they didn’t look particularly appealing.
Tiny rice-cake snacks? The word “Styrofoam” comes to mind: dry, bland and tasteless. One bite in, however, and I was converted. This was a great little snack! They are satisfying, crunchy and they pack a nice taste punch.
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Andy Bellatti is a Master’s Degree candidate at New York University’s Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health. He writes a blog called Small Bites Nutrition. You should definitely check it out. He’s very smart and he delivers useful information with no nonsense.
His site lives up to its description on Technorati:
A nutrition blog full of concise, easy to understand information from a New York University Master’s Degree candidate of nutrition. Practical advice and tips with no sponsors to please. "Bringing fad-free nutrition to the web, one post at a time."
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