Food - Cereals

!±8± Food - Cereals

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, if that's true, some of these breakfast cereal manufacturers need to get on the stick, at least according to most nutritionists. We'll take a look at some of what's available to a typical family.

The sad truth is, most breakfast cereals are pretty much empty calories, at least the ones you buy in a box. Oh, there are exceptions but you really have to look for them as the most common breakfast cereals are pretty much marketed for children. To see how true this is, one only needs to walk down the cereal aisle in your local supermarket and take a look at some of the more popular titles.

If you've been watching TV since the 1960s you have certainly heard Tony The Tiger scream, "They're Great!" He is of course talking about Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes. This is one cereal that could send a child into a sugar stroke without even blinking an eye. It's no wonder kids are hyper in school all day. And of course the list of these kids cereals goes on forever with titles like "Sugar Pops", "Sugar Smacks", "Corn Pops", "Count Chocula", "Frankenberry", "Booberry", "Cocoa Pebbles", "Captain Crunch", "Cheerios", "Honey Nut Cheerios", "Trix", "Lucky Charms" and on and on and on. It's like an army invasion just checking out each box, one with more sugar than the other.

Fortunately, there are some decent cereals out there. For the health nut there are some fairly nutritious titles like "Golean", "Golean Crunch", "Wheaties", "Cream Of Wheat", "Farina" and other similar types. These cereals don't have nearly as much sugar as the kid tested variety and many of them are even high in fiber like Kashi's Golean and Golean Crunch which have ten and eight grams of fiber respectively. They still have a small amount of sugar but in comparison to the kid cereals, they're much better.

Of course there are your hot and cold cereals. Most of the ones mentioned above are your out of the box, throw on a little milk and some fruit cold variety. But on a cold winter day there is nothing like a nice hot bowl of cream of wheat or farina. If you want something really fast there is the whole Quaker Oats line of oatmeal cereals. All of these come with a different kind of flavoring added like maple brown sugar, apples, peaches and cream and others. These are easy to make. Just open the package, throw it in a cup or bowl, add some water and pop it in the microwave. In about one minute you've got yourself a hot cup of oatmeal. The packages are small and don't really make a lot so if you have a big appetite you may want to make a couple of these.

Eventually, breakfast cereal manufacturers are going to realize that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day and they're going to start making cereals that you won't mind your kid eating first thing in the morning.

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All Natural Energy - 5 Healthy Foods to Eat While On the Go

!±8± All Natural Energy - 5 Healthy Foods to Eat While On the Go

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you are rushed with work, and can't fit lunch in? You are not alone! Everyone has them all the time, and they manage them in their own ways whether it is running to the local cafe, stopping by the vending machine, or not eating at all, however, a lot of people seem to push daily meals aside and make crazy headway on their daily errands. It is very important to not skip meals, so here are five ways to eat healthy while on the go:

1. Go for the fruit--It's loaded with nutrients.

Fruit is a hop, skip, and a jump away from eating, say, potato chips or a chocolate bar as a quick snack. Fruit contains natural sugars that give your body raw energy. These raw sugars stimulate your brain and give you the ability to think faster and recall things quicker. Fruit also contains a lot of water. Your body is 80% water so in essence you are feeding your body with what it needs. What I personally like about fruit is that it is loaded with nutrients and is incredibly filling. Try an orange, apple, or banana, as they are great on-the-go fruits that will fill you up and travel well in your bag before you run out the door in the morning.

2. Cereal--Not just a breakfast food anymore.

While pouring your morning bowl, grab a baggie and throw in some dry cereal for a great late afternoon snack. It is important to note, choose cereals low in sugars like Life, Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Cheerios, etc. Dry cereal is low-calorie and is a good source of fiber (look for cereals with over three grams of fiber). Fiber fills you up and can tide you over until dinner time. If possible, select a cereal that is whole-grain as it helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

3. Crackers--Can't go wrong here.

Crackers, although many might say they are plain, are another great snack to eat on the go before your next appointment. It doesn't matter what kind of crackers you eat--whole grain, multi-grain, graham, or animal--all these crackers are healthy for you, in moderation. Don't bring the whole box with you in the car, because if you are like me, the whole box will be gone before I even got home. Like cereal, grab a bag and put five or six crackers in, along with some great cheese (Cabot is my favorite) if you have it. Cheese and crackers is a great pair that provides a balanced snack for the morning or late afternoon.

4. Yogurt--Don't forget the spoon.

Yogurt is a delicious snack that now comes in an array of flavors, with different toppings like granola and crushed Oreos. Try to avoid these toppings, as they are added fat and calories with no real nutritional benefit. Yogurt is great because it has fruit in it and it is loaded with potassium, protein, and calcium. Yogurt is also known to boost your immune system, so if you're sick, grab some yogurt and eat away--it's healthy for you!

5. Energy Bars--Not all of them are candy bars.

Alot of energy bars out on the market are literally candy bars--loaded with fat and unneeded calories. In looking for an energy bar, you should look for one that is all natural, meaning that is has no preservatives, which does mean a shorter shelf-life, however, that means the product is more likely to be fresh. Also, look for energy bars with a lot of protein and fiber, a healthy combination and balanced snack requirement. If you would like to know what you are eating, look for energy bars that have familiar ingredients, like ones you could find in your kitchen cabinet. Do you know what potassium pyrosulfite is? I didn't think so. Go with what you know.

If you do choose to skip a meal, it is very important to at least have a healthy, nourishing snack to hold you over until your next meal. Try your hardest to resist the fast-food places and candy aisles at the grocery stores. It will be beneficial to you in the long run.

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Making the Dukan Diet Attack Phase More Palatable

!±8± Making the Dukan Diet Attack Phase More Palatable

The Dukan diet is a regime, created by French nutritionist Dr. Pierre Dukan, that promises fast weight loss. I lost 4lbs in the first 5 days during my Attack phase. The Dukan diet has been especially designed with diet motivation and satisfaction in mind. Accordingly, people attempting the Dukan diet can expect to see fast weight loss, virtually no hunger pangs or food cravings, and no calorie counting or food weighing. Let's take a quick look at these benefits of the Dukan diet.

Fast weight loss is a huge motivating factor in any diet. When you can see the pounds dropping off. When your clothes fit better and other people compliment you on your weight loss, you feel motivated to keep on going. If you are rapidly losing weight but you feel hungry all the time and craving all your favourite food and snacks, you can quickly lose motivation. You are also more likely to give up on your diet if eating becomes a chore; with calories needing counting and food having to be carefully weighed and measured. The Dukan diet anticipates all these motivation killers and manages to avoid them. On the Dukan diet you will lose weight fast and you won't feel hungry or have to count calories and weigh food. You can eat as much as you like of the allowed foods.

The most rapid weight loss on the Dukan diet is during the first phase, called the Attack phase. Dr. Dukan, through 30 years of experience as a nutritionist helping people lose weight, knows that dieters are the most determined during the first few days of their diet. He designed the Dukan diet with this in mind and came up with what he calls the Attack phase. Depending on the weight loss goals, the attack phase lasts from 2-7 days. These days are protein only days. Dieters can eat most meats and fish, as well as eggs. Dairy products such as cottage cheese, yogurt, quark and skimmed milk can be eaten as long as they are the non-fat varieties.

These foods can be eaten as often as the dieter feels hungry. The high protein content means dieters feel full very quickly and don't suffer hunger pangs. Fibre is added to the diet in the form of oat bran. A recommended 1.5 litres+ of water should be drunk every day for the benefit of the dieter's kidneys. After a few days the diet should see weight loss of up to 6lbs.

Although you will lose weight and not feel hungry, you may find the menu during the Attack phase is a little bland. While you are not allowed to fry your meat, or add fatty or sugary sauces you can still make your food more palatable with a few flavour intensive additions.

Whilst on the Attack phase of the Dukan diet you can flavour your food with almost all herbs and spices. Although you must be careful with salt. Vinegar may be used to add tang, lemon juice can give zing and you can spice up your food with chillies. Rather than grilling your chicken breast as it is, you could leave it in a marinade of yogurt and tikka spices overnight. Finely chopped pickles mixed with yogurt and a squirt of lemon makes a tasty dip.

Sweeteners are also permitted on the Dukan diet. For those of you with a sweet tooth, a vanilla pod, skimmed milk and egg yolks (with sweetener to taste) is all you need for a delicious dairy dessert. Mix these ingredients together in the morning, transfer to a pot and put it in the fridge - you'll have a real treat waiting for you when you get home.

The pure protein days of the Dukan diet are the most effective weight loss days but they don't have to be the hardest. With a little ingenuity you can find the flavours to jazz up all of your allowed foods.

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Three Important Fruits For Diabetics

!±8± Three Important Fruits For Diabetics

Diabetics are usually advised to eat foods that are high in fiber in order to lower blood sugar levels. However, some fruits, while high in fiber, are also high in starch and sugar that could raise blood sugar levels. Thus, one should also choose carefully the type of fruits that one eats. Top three recommended fruits for diabetics are the avocado, cherry and the grapefruit. The avocado is a fruit native to South and Central America. It may be egg shaped or spherical and has a hard seed inside. When ripe, the fruit is greenish yellow or golden yellow and has a smooth and creamy texture. It is most popular as a base for guacamole. Other ways of eating, aside from eating it straight is to flavor it with milk, included in salads, or served with meat such as chicken. Avocado is rich in calories of which 75% of it comes from the fruit's monounsaturated fat content. This is a good source of fat for those that are restricted from eating meat. Studies have shown that regular avocado intake would result in a decrease in bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and an increase in good cholesterol levels in the body. The healthy fats in the avocado raises insulin sensitivity thus lowering blood glucose levels.

Next on our list of fruits for diabetics are cherries. Cherries are fleshy fruit containing a single seed. While relatively expensive, they are very popular. Cherries are either eaten raw, used as garnishing in drinks, included in salads and pastries, and made into juices. They contain the red pigment called anthocyanins, which are rich in antioxidants. The antioxidant in the fruit raises the body's insulin output. They are also high in fiber and low in calories. During a study, it was found that rats receiving high doses of cherries mixed in a high-fat diet did not gain as much weight or built up much body fat. Their blood showed lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides aside from having lower indicators for heart disease and diabetes compared to other rats. Including cherries in one's diabetic diet plan would help in maintaining blood sugar levels.

Finally, we have the grapefruit. It is from a subtropical citrus tree and has a yellow orange skin. The flesh is segmented, and has pink, white, or red pulps with varying levels of sweetness. It is either eaten raw, included in salads, made into juices, or used as ingredient in candies or desserts. The grapefruit is a good additional to a diabetic low carb diet as it is rich in many nutrients and vitamins like Vitamin C, pectin fiber, and lycopene which is an antioxidant. The fruit has a low glycemic index that helps the body burn fat. It is also found to ease constipation and promote good bowel movement thus helping the body get rid of toxins. Studies have shown that eating grapefruit regularly can bring down glucose levels in the blood within a few days. These recommended fruits for diabetics should be ideally eaten daily or at least three times a week and in conjunction with other healthy foods.

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Imaginative Play Games, Scenarios, Ideas - Benefits of Pretend Play for Child's Development

!±8± Imaginative Play Games, Scenarios, Ideas - Benefits of Pretend Play for Child's Development

The importance of Imaginative play in child's development cannot be stressed enough. In our modern overly technological society a child's imagination is often paralyzed with fast-moving pictures of a television set or brightly colored 3-D worlds of computer games. Often, parents concentrate on getting their preschoolers school-ready by paying a lot of attention to learning the alphabet and numbers but forgetting how important it is to nurture their child's imagination. A number of psychological studies have shown that pretend play prepares children for life in the real world because during play children learn important life skills like taking turns, sharing responsibility, empathy and many others. So let's see what games we can come up with to foster our children's imagination.

House/Cave/Camping Tent

To set up this game you will need two chairs, one big blanket and a flashlight. You can also use a table instead of the chairs.

If you are in a "Cave" or a "Tent" gather some food supplies and water and prepare for an adventure. Turn off all the lights in the room and leave the flashlight on, search the dark room with the flashlight, can you see any wild animals lurking in the woods? What can you hear? Can you hear the birds and that waterfall nearby? You can even make a pretend fire and toast some real marshmallows over it, yum!!

If you are in a "House" you can invite some friends over (furry animals, dolls), put some pillows and blankets on the floor and have a slumber party!

Car

Cut out the wheel from a cardboard box or use anything round you might find around the house. You can sit on a chair (wind the windows down, take down the roof - it's a convertible after all!) or "drive" around on foot. You can even have a race! Ask mum if she wants a ride!

Family

This game is wonderful as it allows the child to swap places with the parent and become mummy or daddy for a short while. You can play it with a doll or mum and dad can play the role of the child for a change. Notice how your child behaves during this game, it will be fascinating to hear what they say and see what they do, how they discipline or reward you - it will be like looking at yourself in the mirror because they, of course, will be mimicking what you do and how you behave on a daily basis. Great for building self-esteem and awareness of self and others.

Boat/Ship

Anything in the house can become a boat or a ship with a little bit of imagination. You can turn two chairs pushed together, a couch or even a bed into a boat or a ship. Get all the passengers on board (do they all have their tickets?) and don't forget your supplies. Take some fishing rods and a bucket with you so you can do some fishing (make fishing rods out of thin tree branches and some rope or wool thread).

If you want something different on your next trip, a boat can become a train or even an airplane.

Doctor's Office

Those toy doctor's kits are excellent for pretend play but even if you don't have one you can collect some household objects to play this game. For example, a pen and pad to write out prescriptions, a plastic syringe to administer medicine or even give those ouchy shots, a small jar of jelly beans in case a patient has a headache or a belly ache and needs a pill, stretchy bandages to tape those serious wounds and band-aids for small cuts. In the absence of a toy stethoscope you can make one out of a simple empty toilet roll by cutting one open, rolling it into a thinner tube and gluing it back together - you can use it as a stethoscope or to check out the ears and the throat.

Shopping

You will need a shopping bag, a wallet with some coins in it, groceries, like a bag of pasta shapes, some apples and bananas, a can of peas and a box of cookies and a cash register made out of a shoe box or any other useful box you can find around the house. Take turns being a shopkeeper and a shopper. If you want your child to learn some math and counting along the way, you can make some pretend paper money out of paper, make sure the numbers on your pretend paper bills are large and clear. Make price labels on all the groceries in the shop and try to pay correct money for everything and give the right change. Make a shopping list so you can check things off the list when you put them in your shopping bag.

Cooking

For this fun and exciting game you will need pots, pans and other cooking utensils. Other things that might help are grains like rice, lentils or dry beans, pasta shapes and even cereal like cheerios. Put the ingredients into the pot, add salt and pepper, stir. When the meal is ready, get some plates out and invite friends for dinner.

Helping mum or dad with real cooking is also lots of fun, like beating the eggs for an omelette or tearing up lettuce for a salad.

Dress-up

Lots of old clothes is, of course, what's needed for this game - anything from skirts and shoes to hats and bags. But the best way to play is to pick a theme and dress accordingly. "Kings and Queens" is a fun theme to dress up for but you will need to make your own crowns and capes. The best thing about this game is that you can use as much dress jewellery as you have lying around the house.

Birthday Party

A pretend Birthday cake and party food can be made from play-doh and you can even use real candles with it. Invite all the stuffed furry animals and all the dolls that live at your house to your party, perhaps even some real friends can come if they are visiting at the time. To make the party more fun you can have a disco afterwards - turn some music on and dance together.

In the park

The park provides so many opportunities to play creatively and imaginatively. Use anything you might find - sticks, stones, dry leaves. You can make little houses out of everything you find, you can even play the shopping or the cooking game - sticks, dry leaves, grass and little flowers make perfect ingredients for a yummy soup.

There are as many of these games as there are objects around you and situations you encounter every day. Eventually, when your child knows that you are free and open to pretend and be anything they like they will suggest their own ideas, like pretending to be butterflies or horses, for example. Don't be shy, spread your wings and fly, stretch your legs and gallop away!

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Delilah's Magic Cookies! -Video #6

!±8± Delilah's Magic Cookies! -Video #6

Douglas replies to Delilah & requests she makes him some of her magic cookies when he returns! Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting Sprinkles Cheerios & ohh, yes they are real!

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What Are the Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects?

!±8± What Are the Ginkgo Biloba Side Effects?

People are recommended to ask for medical advice before proceeding to a treatment based on ginkgo biloba. This measure should be taken in order to prevent the appearance of the ginkgo biloba side effects. First of all, it is important to know that the ginkgo biloba side effects are not present in all the people who follow such a treatment. Instead, these appear only in certain situation.

Some of the most frequent ginkgo biloba side effects are represented by headaches, bad temper, anxiety, diarrhea and nausea. In rare cases, people develop an allergy to ginkgo biloba. No matter the situation, when the ginkgo biloba side effects become visible, it is imperative to consult a doctor.

People who have blood circulation problems must not use ginkgo biloba. This herb is known to alter the platelets. By changing the blood cellular structures that help in the coagulation of the blood, ginkgo biloba decreases the clotting speed. Aspirin and warfarin are some of the most common anti-coagulants.

These substances must never be taken when following a treatment based on this herb, because the ginkgo biloba side effects will appear in most of the cases. When both anti-coagulants and ginkgo biloba are used, the risk to have a hemorrhage is higher. Furthermore, the bleeding will last longer, as the platelets are not able to help the blood clot properly.

In more sensible patients, ginkgo biloba side effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort may be noticed. Also, pregnant women are recommended to follow a different treatment, as ginkgo biloba may lead to undesired complications.

Ginkgo biloba is widely used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, as well as in the treatment of many other memory problems. The memory loss is provoked in most of the cases by depression. In this particular case, it is better to treat the depression by not using monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Such medication interacts with ginkgo biloba and leads to the appearance of the ginkgo biloba side effects.

Spontaneous hyphema is also one of the ginkgo biloba side effects. This represents a hemorrhage in the anterior chamber of the eye. However, this side effect occurs seldom.

The first step that must be taken when experiencing ginkgo biloba side effects is to lower the dosage. Some people are not able to tolerate ginkgo biloba and because of this fact, the ginkgo biloba side effects may persist. After a while, if the ginkgo biloba side effects can still be observed, people are recommended to quit that treatment and use something else for their particular health problem.

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!±8±Nature's Path Organic Heritage O's Cereal, 32-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)

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Top 7 Health Food Lies You Must Know About

!±8± Top 7 Health Food Lies You Must Know About

Are you confused about which foods are really healthy? Each day we are so inundated with health food lies that we have become immune to them. To make matters worse, the government makes it easier for food manufacturers to falsely label food products because there are many loop holes in labeling laws. At the end of this post, you will be able to spot and smell a health food lie when you see it.

While many people have the common knowledge that fast food, sweets, and other common junk foods are not good for our health, it is the so-called healthy foods that are tricky to identify. During the little time that I spend watching t.v., I see so many health claims from the food industry that I decided to create a list of the most common ones and show you how to detect a health food lie.

Now, for our list. Pay careful attention because I want you to be able to spot these health food lies the next time you visit the grocery store.

1. Cereals are Healthy

This is a common lie that a lot of people generally believe to be true. Cheerios is probably the most popular "healthy" cereal because of their heavy marketing slogan which claims that it "can lower your cholesterol." Notice how the word "can" conspicuously made its way to their slogan. That means that there's a possibility that it can lower your cholesterol but it's not for sure. When I researched the ingredients of Cheerios online, I found out that most ingredients contained "starch" in its name and the third ingredient is sugar. This means that Cheerios is basically made up of mostly carbohydrates with a little bit of fiber and protein. Don't get me wrong, if you used to eat bacon and bagels for breakfast or not used to eating breakfast at all, having Cheerios for breakfast is a relatively healthier option but it's not the cereal of choice for optimum health.

If there is one cereal that I would recommend to my clients, it would be Fiber One Cereal but I would only recommend the Original Bran flavor and not the other ones because it has the highest fiber content and has zero calories from sugar. The ingredients in this cereal are mostly made from bran which is the part of grains that contain the most fiber which in turn gives our bodies the most health benefits.

2. Sugar Free

Besides diet drinks and other zero calorie drinks our there, most products that are touted as "sugar free" are usually high in fat and carbohydrates. You can mostly see "sugar free" claims on candies, salad dressings, and baked goods. For example, Hershey's came out with a new line of sugar free chocolate. When you look at the nutrition information for their Sugar Free Special Dark Chocolate, you can see that 5 square pieces (one serving) of it contains, 15 g of fat with 9 g of it coming from saturated fat and 23 g of carbohydrates. That's a whopping 140 calories from fat alone. This signals a red flag in my head so I'd rather have 85% dark chocolate than eat this so called "special dark chocolate." It makes me wonder what makes it really special.

3. Fat Free

The fat free claim in health foods is the opposite of the claim sugar-free. Most fat free foods are heavily laden with sugar. This includes fat free ice cream, fat free cookies, fat free cakes, etc. A lot of people seem to think that eating fat free foods is the answer to losing weight but in fact, it is quite the opposite. Eating healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids can actually help you lose weight.

Another type of food where the fat free claim is used a lot is in meats like hotdogs, ground beef, deli lunch meats, etc. Let's take Oscar Mayer's fat free hot dogs for example. Here are the nutrition facts:

* Serving size: 1 link
* Calories per serving: 39
* Calories from Fat: 2
* Percentage of Calories from Fat: 4.6%
* Total Fat: 0.2 g

So, how can it contain 0.2 g of fat and still be labeled fat free? The FDA says that as long as a food product has less than .5 g of fat, it can be labeled fat free. While 0.2 g of fat may not look like a lot to you, I don't ever remember eating just one hot dog in one sitting. Most people would probably eat 3 hot dogs on average so the fat definitely adds up.

4. Portion Control Meals or Snacks

To a dieter's ear, 100 calorie packs or snacks are probably music to their ears. You mean, I can eat a chocolate chip cookie and only consume 100 calories? Yay!....Nay :( Again, the sugar in these so called portion control snacks can wreak havoc to your insulin levels which means that they trigger even more sweet cravings later on. You're better off spending those calories on a fruit which helps stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Another food in the portion control category are the frozen dinners or meals. This may sound like a good option for "busy" people because it requires less preparation time but what's hidden inside all these convenient little packages is a LOT of sodium. In order to preserve the food and add more flavor to frozen meals, the manufacturers add an insane amount of salt which can cause serious health problems such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, etc. when eaten regularly.

5. Healthy Fats

I'm all for eating healthy fats - no doubt about it. But, keep in mind that when you do eat healthy fats from Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Almonds, Pecans, etc, that fats are still high in calories. Time and time again, I will watch a health food channel and see the host put lots and lots of olive oil in most of their meals. Yes, it's healthy but if you eat too much of it, you're still taking in a lot of calories. To give you an idea about the calorie content in healthy fats, here is a list of common sources:

* 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil: 119 calories
* 20 pieces Pecan Halves: 196 calories
* 24 Whole Almond Kernels: 163 calories
* 2 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter: 190 calories
* 14 pieces Walnut Halves: 185 calories

One important lesson from this: healthy fats are good for you but enjoy them in moderation.

6. Organic

Ok, you have to read this one carefully. Personally, I love to get my organic fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market because they are oh so fresh and grown locally. However, the "organic" label has been misused so many times that it kinda loses its real meaning. For instance, on my trip to the grocery store the other day, I was so surprised to find organic potato chips and organic ice cream. I'm fine with foods being labeled organic but don't assume that it's automatically good for you just because it's labeled as such.

7. Fruit Juice and Diet Sodas

But it's fruit juice! Let's keep this in mind: we eat fruits for its fiber and natural sugar content. Fruit Juices are nothing but pasteurized/processed sugar and is probably not any better than diet sodas. If you want fruit, eat a whole one from the farmer's market - you can thank me later and so will your body.

Take Away

Normally, I wouldn't rant here in my blog. But, there are certain things such as these health food lies that have been bothering me for a long time. The lesson of the whole post is this: if you are buying anything that is packaged, boxed, or processed, check the ingredients first and really look into the nutrition facts. Usually, if a product has less than 3 recognizable ingredients (not some weird name you can't pronounce), you will be fine. Otherwise, we will all be better off with eating more whole foods and buying from local farmers. It's a rule that is simple enough and yet many people fail to follow because we're so caught up in believing that there are magical foods out there that will solve all our health and weight loss problems. Big news ==> there aren't.

While it's fine to have these types of food once in awhile, don't buy them in the false belief that they will help you reach your fat loss goals because you will face a huge disappointment.

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ESPH News -Taking it Home -Sunrise Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

!±8± ESPH News -Taking it Home -Sunrise Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

A simple healthy recipe destined to become a family favorite! Watch as the Sunrise Fruit & Yogurt Parfait is prepared using only a few ingredients.

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