AHHH NOPE!!! Here are the basics of a clean eating lifestyle:
What Exactly Is “Clean Eating?”
For the most part, clean eaters subscribe to these general guidelines:
Most of the recipes I use and include in this website abide by these rules. “What about all the treats I love,” you ask? I am a big proponent of not going cold turkey but to rely on the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of the time follow these rules strictly. Twenty percent of the time, have the burger and fries, or the milkshake, or the glass of wine. Eat to live, not live to eat.
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I have had many questions from clients recently about alcohol and a healthy lifestyle. Most of you know there are a few benefits to alcohol in moderation. Indulging in a glass of wine or a beer occasionally has proven health benefits. Most likely you have read about it’s positive influence on heart health, but there are other benefits too. Here is an example of one study touting the benefits of moderate consumption of alcohol. Berkley: Alcohol beyond heart health
What is important to keep in mind is how your cocktails are metabolized in your body. Simply think of all alcoholic drinks as carbohydrates in liquid form. Here is an interesting chart from “That Sugar Guide” to help reveal the true metabolic value in some favored cocktails in terms of teaspoons of sugar.
To clarify further, moderate consumption of alcohol translates into 1-2 servings for men and 1 serving for women per day. Serving size means 8oz. beer, 4 oz of wine, meaning 1/2 of the serving in most restaurants. If you are trying to watch your wasteline, I recommend 1 serving per week. Even though this news may be disappointing to some, it does not mean that alcohol is off the table completely for anyone. Celebrate, CHEERS!
I strive to help people get their metabolism back on track and burning up those calories and fat. I will help you identify the sources of stress in your life that are affecting your metabolism. I don’t sell gimmicks or any products, just valuable advice and balanced eating to help your body be the best it can be right now.
It really angers me that there are so many “get quick results” promises out there today that claim the labels “nutrition and health.” Let me be the first to tell you, that often those sources will mess with your metabolism in more harmful ways in the long run. If you are sick of all the hype and want to get your engine running, see food as fuel, and sustain a truly healthy lifestyle, then I am here to help! eatlivefit@hotmail.com
Is breakfast getting too predictable and needs some jazz? Try Almond Apple Pancake Muffins. Easy to make ahead for the entire week and 17g of Protein! A great breakfast option (2 muffins) or snack (1 muffin) for your day.
recipe by: oxygenmagazine.com modified by eatlivefit.net yeild: 12 muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place eggs, apple sauce, buttermilk (or almond), almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a blender or bowl and blend until smooth.
Pour batter into 12 greased or paper lined muffin cups. Bake until set and lightly browned on top, aprox. 20 minutes. Let cool. Store in air tight container in the refrigerator.
Stir together blueberries, maple syrup, and corn starch in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on high, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir and heat another two minutes. Top 2 muffins with 1 tbs of sauce.
Nutrients per serving (2 muffins): 323 cal., fats, 21g, sat fat 1g, Sodium 131mg, Carbohydrates 22g, fiber 6g, Sugar 10g, Protein 17g
Substitute Applesauce for 1/2 cup pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
Add fresh chopped apples pieces with peel to increase fiber content
Omit blueberry sauce for a drizzle of maple syrup
Omit blueberry sauce for 1/2 cup fresh berries
Perhaps you have already seen the documentary “Supersize Me” about a man’s journey through eating only McDonald’s food for a month and documenting the physical and physiological changes he experienced.
Let me introduce you to “That Sugar Film” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uaWekLrilY
“That Sugar Film” is a similar endeavor, only this time the director, Damon Gameau , decides to target sugars. He spends 60 days eating only hidden sugars in foods. Keep in mind he avoids the obvious sources of sugars like ice cream and candy. Instead he targets processed foods that contain various forms of sugar like cereals, granola bars, drinks, and the like. He eats the same number of calories he ate prior to the documentary, so no calorie increase in his diet, just more of it from sugar. Check out how fast he feels and sees the impact on his health. Makes you think about where the hidden sugars are in your diet. Here is a recent review of the film in New Zealand.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/filmmaker-puts-health-line-expose-hidden-sugar-video-6291366
Can’t wait to go see this film in it’s entirety this Summer!
This time of year is probably the most difficult time to start anything! Yet it is also the most popular season to do just that. You are so busy having just finished the holidays, and there are still temptations around sports (hint: Superbowl), work and personal life.
Any change is hard regardless of the time you start it, right? There are excuses at every turn of your day.
That is EXACTLY why now is the best time to start anything new, especially eating healthy. I was recently reminded by a colleague that “learning to roll with whatever gets thrown your way and making the best choices in any situation is what will help you turn these challenges into a lifestyle change!” This was precisely the kick in the butt I needed too. Let’s face it, life is pretty darn good at throwing loop holes into the most perfectly laid out plans. There simply is not a perfect time to start any change, regardless of what it is, because that perfect time will never come. That is not real life. Real life changes and you need those “bumps in the road” to gain confidence that you can do this despite what comes your way.
If you tried a “diet” or to eat healthier in January, I have a feeling that it didn’t go perfectly. That is OK! It is being consistent with your efforts and knowing how to get back on track when you get derailed. Those are the skills you want to learn during this time, so when it happens again, you know what to do.
Focus on what went well. The days you nailed it! Let those serves as motivation to keep going!
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