From the Desk of John Hall
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Sure, you consider yourself to be a healthy
person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? You’d be surprised
how many fattening foods you’re still buying and eating. Keep reading to learn
the 7 Worst Items inside your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator.
1. Breakfast Cereal
It’s delicious, it’s easy to prepare, and
sometimes it even gives you enough energy to get to lunchtime. Unfortunately,
breakfast cereal is often jam-packed with extra sugars that will do more to
drag you down than build you up for your day. Prefer the flavorless kinds? Then
be ready to be hungry soon, as they often don’t provide enough good calories to
fill you up for long. Still hungry for a bowl of cereal? Consider this: they’re
one of the most processed foods on the market.
2. Flavored Yogurt
Yes, flavored yogurt tastes much better than its
plain peers, but going with a pre-flavored yogurt will instantly double the
amount of sugar you consume. Fortunately, overcoming the flavorless thing can
be done healthily. All you have to do is add chopped, fresh fruit of your
choice and enjoy!
3. Frozen Entrees
It’s hard to believe how many people rely on
frozen TV dinners on a regular basis. If you’re a frozen believer, it’s time to
put your health before convenience. On top of frequently lacking all the
vitamins and minerals you need for optimal health, frozen dinners often ooze
with trans-fats and sodium. This means that while your palate may be pleased,
your waist, arteries, and heart will not.
4. Diet Soda
One of the most dangerous items to ever be
invented was the diet soda. By trimming certain things from the ingredients
list, soda manufacturers guaranteed a giant market share, consisting largely of
people who are attempting to be health conscious. Unfortunately, diet soda
messes with your body’s ability to recognize and manage sugar properly. And
while diet drinks may be calorie-free, those who drink them are at a much
greater risk for weight gain than those who do not.
5. Popcorn
No, all popcorn is not to be avoided at all
costs. But more than likely, a lot of the unpopped kernels in your kitchen
should be ditched. Here’s a good way to determine if your popcorn is at war
with your good health. Is it in a prepackaged bag that simply has to be tossed
in the microwave to be cooked? Then stay away! Those prepackaged popcorn
packages, whether lightly buttered, drowning in butter, or candied, offer no
benefit. If you’re going to do popcorn, you’ll need to pop it the old-fashioned
way, preferably via air popping.
6. “Skinny” Desserts
The word “skinny” is alluring. It’s what you want
to achieve. And marketers know that. Unfortunately, marketers are not tied to
some code of ethics that prevents them from using words that are not factual.
What they are tied to is doing whatever it takes to sell more of their product.
A great way to do that is to toss the word “skinny” on your favorite dessert
item. You’ll buy it, thinking you’ve saved yourself valuable calories, but all you’ve
probably done is buy a smaller portion of the same stuff, only there isn’t any
natural sugar and flavor. It’s all artificial.
7. Granola Bars
Enjoyed by healthy hikers around the world,
granola bars are the final unexpected bad choice in your kitchen. This one may
have you scratching your head when you consider that your favorite kind is
crammed with every fruit and nut you can imagine. But read the ingredient label
and you’ll soon see that there is probably more sugar—make that high-fructose corn
syrup—than goodness your body can use. Are you ready to ditch the unhealthy
items from your kitchen in order to take your fitness to the next level? Would
you like to know without a shadow of a doubt that you are going to lose weight
in the coming months?
It’s our goal to see you achieve greatness. We
believe that you’ve got what it takes.
It’s so simple. Call or email today to get
started on a program that will improve your health and well being, and will get
you amazing results.
You Get Out What You Put In
Like anything else in life, when it comes to your
exercise routine you get out what you put in. Just going through the motions
isn’t good enough.
For real results, push your intensity in each
workout. Remind yourself that it’s only a small portion of your day, and that
you can do it. Dig down deep and give it all you have.
Easy Turkey Meatloaf
You don’t need to be a chef to whip together this
delicious, nutritious meal—it’s quick and easy. Organic turkey is a great
source of protein. Pair this meatloaf with a fresh, green salad for the
perfect, fitness-approved meal. Servings: 2
Here’s what you need…
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 Tablespoon tomato paste
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2 eggs
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2.5 pounds organic, ground turkey
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1 cup natural ketchup (no sugar or corn syrup)
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease
a small casserole pan with olive oil.
2
Place a skillet over medium heat, add the olive
oil, garlic, onions and peppers. Sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Remove
from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3
Add the spices, tomato paste, eggs and turkey.
Mix well then transfer to the prepared pan, shaping into a loaf. Pour the
ketchup evenly over the top of your loaf. Bake for 90 minutes, and until no
longer pink in the center.
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 146 calories, 2g fat, 322mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, .5g
fiber, and 25g protein
