peanut butter
red wine
black coffee
dark dark chocolate
raisins
cereal - love the crunch
yogurt
& a good ol'kettle on the rocks with a lemon
these are my weaknesses
i will reach for these things when i want to overindulge
not that i recommend doing this on the regs
BUT
there are benefits of each one of these things
if you can somehow find healthy, clean foods/cheats
then you wont be quite so hard on yourself
BLUEBERRIES
powerful antioxidants
anti aging, defense from free radicals
Blueberry extract, high in compounds called anthocyanosides, has been found in clinical studies to slow down visual loss.
ADD TO: shakes, cereals, protein pancakes & snacks
RAISINS
relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever, and sexual weakness.
help in weight gain, eye care, dental care, and bone health.
ADD TO: shakes, cereals, salads & rices
RED WINE
red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by ~ 30 to 50 percent.
can raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) from forming.
prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits.
HAVE WITH: dinner in moderation please
is high in sugar so too much is no bueno
VODKA
It is believed that vodka helps in treating heart problems and certain cancers
you drink less, hopefully than beer
if you MUST drink
VODKA SODA or vodka with a lemon
PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS AROUND YOU STRAIGHT VODKA IS STRAIGHT VODKA
BEHAVE!
was asked the other day about the contents of beer vs vodka
There are three main ingrediants of beer : - Water - Hops - Barley
Calorie Content of Beer: Beer is a good source of calories. It contains about 42 calories every 100g serving. So if you drink one bottle of beer which contains about 750 ml, your calorie intake will be about 340 calories. Normally people who drink 2-3 bottles of beer a day find that their weight has increased drastically after few days. This is due to the large amount of calories present in beer.
Vodka is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages. It is made by fermentation of wheat mash, cornmash, potato mash or rye mash.
Calorie Content of Vodka: Vodka is rich in calories. It contains about 228 calories every 100g serving. So if you are trying to lose weight, limit your intake of vodka.
DARK 85% CACAO CHOCOLATE
even enjoy 85% cacao daily—which at 1.5 ounces a day, couldn’t hurt.
It's been shown that a 1.6 ounce bar of dark chocolate a day can improve circulation and help blood vessels dilate. However, the chocolate has to contain flavonoids - compounds that are also found in red wine, blueberries, and green and black tea.
HAVE WITH: your wine after dinner
ADD (cacao nibs) TO: shakes, cereals, & yogurt
YOGURT
your body needs to have a healthy amount of ''good'' bacteria/probiotics in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria
plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
ADD TO: protein powder & cereal to create a yummy parfait
CEREAL
People who regularly start each day eating a bowl of cold breakfast cereal tend to consume more fiber and calcium -- but less fat -- than people who breakfast on other foods
cereals contain fiber & whole grains have healing powers all their own!
choose a cereal with little to no sugar and high fiber content
HAVE WITH: nuts & protein powder in your milk to result in a balance meal
PEANUT BUTTER
OOH LA LA
Peanut butter contains fairly high quantities of dietary fiber, amounting to about 8%, which again helps in regulating both blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Proteins are present in high amounts
Dietary fiber has also been shown to significantly reduce the risk of colo-rectal cancer and atherosclerosis (another common disease in the U.S. and Europe).
One of the most interesting and peculiar nutrients found in peanuts is Resveratrol: this is a natural antimicrobial agent, produced by the peanut plant (and in even larger quantities by red grapes) to ward off potential pathogens (bacteria, virii and fungi).
GREAT HEALTHY FAT.
DONT BE SCARED, WE NEED FAT TO BURN FAT
choose natural PB, no preservatives or sugars added
i stay salt free also xo
ADD TO: shakes, oatmeal (my fav) & is great on rice cakes!
BLACK COFFEE
“The coffee helps to jump start my system,” said one of her clients. “It gives me energy which translates into stamina while exercising.”
drinking coffee regularly can also help prevent some forms of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and liver and colon cancers, according to material from the Coffee Science Organization.
Fancy or elaborate coffee beverages such as blended mochas and sweetened lattes contain extra sugars that will negate the positive effects of the caffeine.
MODERATION PLEASE.
how healthy are your weaknesses?
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