Diet Tips: Benefits of Breakfast
by Stephen Cabral
I don't want you to make this mistake...
If I had to think of one slip up that people make every day that is holding them back from seeing truly amazing results in terms of health and creating a better body, it’s how they start their day. Even the successful people still struggle with this one mistake that I’m about to reveal...
I’m not going to get into the mindset of how you should prepare for the day that lies ahead, but I do want to focus today on your morning nutrition.
“They” don’t say breakfast is the most important meal of the day for nothing…
What you choose for breakfast is literally going to make or break your day – it’s that important.
If you choose a food that is highly inflammatory or high glycemic you are setting yourself up for failure in terms of maintaining energy levels, and burning body fat for that day.
However, if you pick a meal that contains fiber, protein, and some good fats you are sure to ward off hunger, and maintain great energy.
Here’s a sample of my “OFF-LIMITS” list for traditional breakfast foods:
* Muffins
* Box Cereal
* Pastries
* Juices
Now here’s a partial list of my HEALTHY breakfast options:
* Egg omelet with veggies
* Low fat, low sugar yogurt with berries
* Low fat, low sugar cottage cheese with berries
* Protein shake with fruit and fiber to go
Now, there are dozens of other options that you could choose, but the point is that if you start your day STRONG you are far more likely to finish strong and not fade throughout the day. A great breakfast doesn’t have to take long to make and can even be taken on the go. Plus, having this extra energy will keep you more focused and in a better mindset when it comes to gearing up for your workout.
So tomorrow morning when you walk into your kitchen take a second to think about how you want to start your day…
Committed to success,
Stephen Cabral, CSCS, CPT, NS
Author of Lose5in7 & Founder of Trim, Tone & Tighten
Health Consultant for MTV, NutritionData, Diet.com, Gather
http://www.StephenCabral.com
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September 28, 2009
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Vitamin-Enhanced Waters: Help or Hype?
by BrandDoctorKerry
There used to be three things you could count on: death, taxes and, and chemical-free water in a bottle. Now there are two. Yes, the Grim Reaper still looms, and no politician we know is calling for an end to their beloved taxes. But do take note – someone is screwing with our screw-topped waters!
By now you’ve probably noticed the new kids on the bottled water block of your local grocery store. Next to your spring and glacier waters there’s an oasis of “vitamin-enhanced” waters.
Vitamin-enhanced water… hmmm, on the surface it sure sounds like a super idea, right? Well, no. These products are all wet. They take this week’s prize for the most blatent Healthy Food Imposters.
Case in point:
Dasani Plus, Vitamin-Enhanced Flavored Water Beverage
Take a look at the front label. It seems to imply the product is extremely healthy. You can’t help but imagine this water is enhanced with super vitamins that will defend and protect your health!
But read the fine print and it becomes clear that the only thing this water will defend and protect against is being healthy. See for yourself.
(8 fl. oz., 0 calories, 0g fat, 25mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g protein, 10% Vit E, 10% zinc)
Ingredients (chemical additives are in bold) Filtered water; Natural Flavors; Citric Acid; Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate and EDTA (to protect taste); Phosphoric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Ginseng Extract, Zinc Gluconate; Sucralose; Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E); Yellow 5; Red 40
Decoding the Fine Print
We dislike being manipulated by sneaky marketing types. But it’s obvious to our food sleuths that this manufacturer designed the front label with the average unsuspecting shopper in mind. It’s chock-full of trickery.
For starters, each serving only provides 10% of the RDA for Vitamin E and Zinc. We hate to douse good intentions but that’s just not a very substantial amount. Sadly, what is substantial are the chemical additives pumped into this once-healthy beverage. We found:
• Three chemical preservatives – potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, and EDTA.
• Two artificial chemical sweeteners – acesulfame potassium and sucralose.
• Phosphoric acid, a chemical additive found in most soft drinks.
• Two artificial color additives – yellow #5 and red #40.
Just to be clear, they took an unadulterated bottle of water and mixed in a bunch of chemical additives, insignificant amounts of vitamins, artificial coloring and a splash of fizz for good measure. Oh, then they upped the price and slapped a colorful yet misleading label on the bottle.
It’s a brilliant idea… in a marketing and sales kind of way. But for the uninformed consumer, it’s just plain wrong.
Reality Check
The bottled water aisle is one place where it a pays to be a super-savvy shopper who’s soaked up a little BrandAid know-how.
Don’t be fooled by the health hype on ANY brand of vitamin-enhanced water. Bypass the front labels, and go directly to ingredients list. Regardless of the brand, you’ll find all the clues you need to drink in the facts not the fluff.
Remember, when you’re armed with a little BrandAid know-how,
you’re in control at the grocery store.
And when you're linked up with a proven diet based on your unique personality, you will lose weight. Click here to start losing weight today.
Kerry McLeod is eBrandAid.com's chief Brand Doctor and a regular blogger here at Diet.com. Kerry's mission in life is to teach food shoppers how to cut through the clutter at the grocery store in order to find the truly healthy brand-name foods. If smart food shopping appeals to you, go to eBrandAid.com and sign up for free newsletters. |
September 7, 2009
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10 Ways To Boost Weight Loss Success
by JohnMc
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June 5, 2009
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