White Bread with Jam-This breakfast staple simply doesn't have enough oomph to satisfy you. When you start your day without protein and with very little fat, you'e vulnerable to overeating for the rest of the day as your body plays catch up. Swap out white bread for whole-grain bread to add fiber, and switch jam with peanut butter for a fat-and-protein punch that wards off stomach grumbles.
Pizza with Pepperoni- Adding a meat topping that hikes up pizza's elevated calorie, saturated fat, and sodium content increases your heart disease risk. Load up your pizza with veggies instead of meat for more nutrients, and pair it with a big garden salad so you're less tempted to grab another slice.
Corn Chips with Salsa- Ever wonder why it's so hard to pull yourself away from the snack table? Your craving for salt is likely stronger than your willpower to walk away from the chip bowl, resulting in many calories being consumed. Although salsa is low-calorie, it lacks the appetite-satisfying power that guacamole's heart-healthy fats and bean dip's protein offer. Try those with multi-grain, low-sodium chips to get more fiber than corn chips alone provide and to curb your salt hankering. Better yet, swap chips for raw veggies for vitamin- and antioxidant-filled snacking.
Cereal with Milk- Cereal and milk both contain carbohydrates. Quickly digested carbs like these cause blood sugar spikes and energy crashes. More slowly digested foods create less work for your body, and that's best. To aid digestion, add fat and protein to your morning meal by pouring your cereal over nonfat Greek yogurt and adding a handful of nuts. (This is such a hard change because I eat cereal alot!)
A Burger with Fries- This all-American meal may be convenient, but it's not without serious consequences. Dr. Shah explains that the overcooked fat and preservatives found in burgers "form a charcoal-like substance." This combines with the sugar from French fries' potatoes creating products called cytokines — these inflame cells and kill them, leading to long-term metabolic syndrome and intensified aging. A healthier alternative: a less fatty veggie burger with a pickle on the side.
Canned Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese- Most canned tomato soups are surprisingly high in sugar, thanks to added high fructose corn syrup, and grilled cheese is high in fat and carbs, but offers little protein. And both cheese and tomato soup are high in sodium. Get more fiber, vitamins, and protein — with fewer calories — by choosing low-sodium tomato soup with no added sugar and making grilled cheese with whole-grain bread and low-fat cheese. (Shocker cause this is one of my favorites!)
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes- While meatloaf is a good source of protein, it's usually high in fat and calories, Mashed potatoes only provide a few grams of fiber and tend to have added butter or cream, making the overall meal very high in saturated fat. The lack of fiber may also lead to constipation. For the same comforting taste with more fiber and fewer calories, try turkey meatloaf with a side of mashed cauliflower. (Making this tonight! Recipe for this will be up soon!)
Salad with Low-Fat or Fat-Free Dressing- That's right: Reduced-fat dressings aren't the better option for flavoring your salad. Vegetables' vitamins, such as A and K, need some fat to be absorbed. Avoiding fat prevents maximum nutrient absorption.Plus, many low-fat and fat-free dressings are incredibly sugar-laden. So dress your greens with extra-virgin olive oil to enhance nutrient absorption, and your choice of vinegar for some zing. (Recipe for Noels salad dressing will be up soon!)
A Muffin with Orange Juice- This morning duo packs little nutrition in a lot of calories. The lack of protein and fiber and excess of carbohydrates can cause your blood sugar to spike, only to crash shortly after, leaving you feeling fatigued. For a similar meal that really gets you going, try a whole-grain muffin for added fiber and fewer carbs, a cup of lowfat milk for more protein, and a piece of fresh fruit for a sweet, vitamin-packed treat.
Okay so I don't know about you but my favorite desert is ice cream! Like I lovveeee ice cream! If i buy a tum of ice cream it's gone in like two days. Ya soo not healthy and also super expensive. So I began looking for substitutions. Introducing Graham cracker Sandwiches!
RECIPE 8 Graham cracker squares Cool Whip
Directions Spread cool whip on four squares and top with other half of crackers. Freeze for two hours or until ready to be served.
Pretty straight forward. There sooo good! I got the pre squared graham crackers cause if I broke them apart myself I would totally crack them in odd shapes! Four individual squares is 135 calories and 8grams of Whole grain! I love graham crackers soooo this makes me happy. If you want a healthier version get the light cool whip, but a few extra calories really won't hurt. I added frozen stawberries to my last batch also! This recipe is simple easy and you probably already have this stuff around the house! Try it out!
Detox water What is detox water? Well if you pay any attention to pinterest, detox water is a blend of water and fruits and veggies that help flush the toxins out of your body. Ew who wants toxins in your body?
I'm currently doing a three day detox, but you can do whatever your comfortable with, or even just drink the water cause its fun!
The most common detox water is Lemon. Heres the benefits of it 1) Fresher breath- Did you know lemon drinking water gives you fresher breath? 2) Strengthens immune system- Hello? Who likes getting sick 3) Supports digestive system- It helps food digest correctly and faster! 4) Detoxifies liver- The liver is the primary body cleaner, so keeping your liver clean, helps cleanse your body faster. 5) Curbs appetite- It makes you feel full after a meal.
Benefits of adding mint 1) Settles stomach- aids the digestive process (It also gets rid of cramps ladies!) 2) Natural sweetener- Makes water sweet without the addition of sugar.
Benefits of adding Cucumber 1) Re-hydrates- It naturally re-hydrates your body
Benefits of adding strawberries 1) Provides antioxidants- It gives those natural antioxidants and vitamins you need.
Benefits of adding raspberries 1) Cancer prevention- raspberries naturally fight cancer
Benefits of adding blackberries 1) Skin- It naturally keeps your skin from aging, sagging and keeps a healthy skin tone.
How to make So pick whatever combination of the above fruits and veggies above and add to your water. Pick what you need and feel free to experiment! Theres no wrong combination! Add to your water, the longer you let it set, the better it works!
Noe'ls Detox water 1 Lemon 1 Lime 4 Mint sprigs 1 Handful of blackberries 1 Liter of water
Slice lemon and Lime and add to water Pick off individual leaves of mint and add to water Wash berries and add to your water Refrigerate overnight and serve over ice
For single portions, just adjust to your cup size!
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Healthy Living, Not Dieting. Before you read on understand that I am not encouraging you to diet, nor are we encouraging you to loose weight. We are encouraging you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eight Girls of Faith believes in having a healthy life not only in the spiritual sense, but in the physical sense. You have all heard that our body is a temple. So we are going to be giving safe ways to take care of your body in order to maintain a happy healthy body. On this page you'll find healthy recipes, simple work outs and good habits to starts as well as studies focusing on healthy living. We will also be focusing on loving your body and including ways to boost your self esteem and feel better about the way God created you. If you have any questions about this series please feel free to contact us. Blessings, Eight Girls of Faith Healthy body, Healthy mind, Healthy spirit.
Before you read on understand that I am not encouraging you to diet, nor are we encouraging you to loose weight. We are encouraging you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So we are going to be giving safe ways to take care of your body in order to maintain a happy healthy body. On this page you'll find healthy recipes, simple work outs and good habits to starts as well as studies focusing on healthy living. We will also be focusing on loving your body and including ways to boost your self esteem and feel better about the way God created you.