Weight Loss Tips: Healthy Choices, Part II
Learn more about today’s weight loss tip topic; what healthy choices should you make when trying to lose weight.
Continuing on from February 25th’s weight loss tips . . .
Sports drinks are filled with simple sugars such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose. Sports drinks also contain salts such as potassium and sodium as well as artificial flavorings. If you were to add some salt to Cool Aid, you would have your very own sports drink. Make a healthier choice by drinking spring water or freshly squeezed juice that is diluted.
Most energy and sports bars are filled with unhealthy things that make them similar in unhealthiness to many candy bars. Such unhealthy things in these sport and energy bars are simple sugars, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and synthetic nutrients. Looking for a healthy energy bar is to your advantage, so check the ingredients before buying. A healthy energy and sport bar is made with whole foods such as flaxseed, oats, fruits, and natural sweeteners.
The way soy is used now is very different from traditional uses in Asia. Ancient Asians had to ferment the soybean for digestive purposes which made the soy very healthy to eat. Examples of this type of soy include tempeh, miso, and soy sauce which were used as condiments and flavorings in small amounts.
Today soy is used as a meat alternative (texturized vegetable protein). This is very unhealthy since soy contains large amounts of toxins. Toxins or anti-nutrients in soybeans can cause disorders that affect the pancreas and block the body’s absorption of essential minerals.
Many people associate granola with healthy food. However, unprepared grains can cause dietary distress. Grains that have not been soaked, fermented, or sprouted contain anti-nutrients similar to the soybean. These anti-nutrients such as enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid make digestion difficult. However, these anti-nutrients can cause serious health concerns. Weight loss tips encourages you to eat breads that contain prepared grains such as whole grain, sourdough, and sprouted grain breads.
by Kristy Haugen
- Read more weight loss tips from this article-Five “Health Foods” That May Be Making You Sick!
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