The Secret to Reviving Your Fast Food Leftovers
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The Italian man who went to Malta One day Ima going in Malta to a big hotel In the morning I go down to eat a breakfast I tell the waitress, " I want two
I have always assumed that it's cheaper to get fast food than it is to cook dinner, but here are 5 home cooked meals that are cheaper than McDonald's. Though I ’ m fortunate to live in an area with a slew of grocery stores around – everything from Bi-Lo to Fresh Market to Food Lion to Whole Foods – I
My name is Taylor Register. I’m 23, born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I’m a hairstylist and makeup artist, and joining a WW program helped me lose over 100 pounds.
© Taylor Register After learning she had high blood pressure, Taylor Register knew she needed to make a change. She joined WW Freestyle and has lost over 100 pounds.
My entire life I’ve struggled with my weight. Even as a child, I was the largest kid in all of my classes at school. My mom took me to see doctors and nutritionists at a young age because she was concerned about my weight, but no health care providers were able to pinpoint a particular reason for my weight issues growing up.
Fast food increases exposure to a 'forever chemical' called PFAS
A new study of a toxic chemical called PFAS reveals that fast food packaging may also be also be harming our bodies..A patty-forming machine at a packing plant in Amarillo, Texas. Fast-food patties like this often end up in packaging coated with a chemical that's proving to be harmful to humans that consume them.
recipe, fast food , eat out, dish, bill, cookery books, menu, take away, waiter, snack, tip ingredients. I 've got lots of , I choose a I want to cook , I read the , I prepare all the necessary and follow the instructions. And I like places, where you can buy a meal in a special container and take it home.
Fast food is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science.
Crazy to think that I’m at my dream size and not even at my end goal. I really love this place that I’m at. Shopping is easy. Being stylish is easy and much more affordable- even though I’m not known for buying things according to affordability. ???? I remember starting off this journey and I’d tell my mom all the time “I’d be so happy in a size 14.” I am. I’m here now in this sweet spot. Sometimes I’m a 12, sometimes I’m a 14, just depending on the way things are made. And I’m just here to say that I’m loving every minute in THIS skin that I worked so f***ing hard for. I am the reason I am no longer 320lbs. I am the reason I no longer wear size 24 jeans or 3X’s. I am the reason I wake up and workout. I am the reason I choose to eat things that honor my body and make me feel good. I am the reason I’m happy. I don’t think I could ever give myself a better gift. #transformationtuesday @ww
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Diego / Mexico I eat fast food , I think, only once a week, and it's usually when I don't have time to cook because I ' m a very big fan of cooking I ' m thinking of cutting down on fast food . When we cut down on something, that means we use it less. Notice the following: You should cut down on video games.
Instead, I cook a full meal , for myself, every single night. Over the years, cooking for myself has helped me maintain a healthy weight, but it's also become a form of self-care. But because I ’ m not using a whole pepper or onion in my meals for one, I store the unused portions of veggies in plastic
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Looking back at my childhood, I had developed an unhealthy relationship with food that I didn’t realize until later on in life.
I would sneak snacks into my room and hide the packaging behind my bed. I would stuff wrappers into couch cushions. I started developing the habit of constantly overeating.
When I entered high school, I joined the marching band. It helped me keep my weight down, but when the season ended, I was no longer active and gained nearly a pant size before the start of the next season. This happened each year in high school—and I went up at least (if not more) four pant sizes.
I already used the left photo this week for transformation Tuesday BUTTT I couldn’t pass up using it for #facetofacefriday as well. I can’t get over how defined my jawline (along with everything else!) has become!
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The One Thing You Should Start Doing with Your Butter Wrapper
Try this genius hack with your butter wrapper—it's a win-win! Too often, I forget to cover the container, leading to a buttery mess inside my microwave. (And subsequently, I have to spend time deep-cleaning it.) That was, until I learned about this simple hack using the butter wrapper.
When considering fast food vs. home- cooked meals , remember that restaurant meals are much less nutritious in their calorie, fat, sugar and sodium content. He holds a diploma in Food and Nutritional Science from CSNN, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Vancouver. With his passion for a healthy
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After I graduated HS, I lost all motivation to be physically active in any way and relied on fast food for quick, easy meals. I became a closet eater, as I describe it; I would stop by any fast-food chain on my way home and order copious amounts of food, eat in my car, and proceed to eat another meal when I got home. These habits went on from 2014 through late 2017 and caused me to gain huge amounts of weight.
Maybe I should wait awhile before purchasing another pair of high end jeans. ???????????????????? LEFT PHOTO IS AUG 1 2019!!!! (I just took the right photos a few minutes ago!!!) These photos are incredible to me. Just about 90 days of dedication shown here! Guess next time I’m in @madewell I’ll be purchasing a size 30 ???????? #aintmadaboutit @ww
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My turning point came in November of 2017, when my mom scheduled an appointment for me with her endocrinologist.
I remember feeling so anxious at the doctor that day, but my mother was concerned and I knew the appointment was well-intentioned. I weighed 320 pounds, which was more than I’d ever weighed. I cried when my blood pressure was being taken because of how high it was.
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1. Complete the sentences using USED TO . 1.1. Juan is Spanish and went to live in England. Now he prefers tea. 4. I feel very full after that meal . I ' m not used to eating so much. 6. I used to drive a car , but I sold it a few months ago. 7. When we were children, we used to go swimming very often.
I ' m used to and prefer Mediterranean cuisine. I love food to be healthy cooked and try to hold onto my eating schedules. Do you always manage to eat your meals on a schedule? Karlo: No. The problem is that I don't always have opportunity to eat at certain timing due to the fast and dynamic lifestyle.
When I met my doctor for the first time, I also remember being impressed with how non-judgmental she was in regards to my weight. Doctors have always shamed me about being overweight, and I’d never felt welcome in a doctor’s office until that day.
She asked about my eating habits and lifestyle and also told me that she had recently lost some weight using WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers). All she said was, “think about it!” That night I signed up for WW and immediately began the next morning, on November 29, 2017.
October 19, 2018 ➡️ October 21, 2019. Apparently this suit came in the mail then last year. I was going on a cruise in a month! No HUGE (I don’t mean this in a bad way!!!!!) visible changes, but my waist is noticeably smaller and I have a whole lot less “going on” in my mid section. Yay!! This bathing suit is from cupshe but I honestly hate the top and would not recommend. Either my boob (lack thereof) or arm fat/loose skin hangs out on the side with no strap. There’s not enough material to the top even though it looks ok in this pic. But it is way cute. ???????? guess that’s what ya get for a cheapo swimsuit. ???? Last time I measured a few weeks ago, since the beginning of 2019 I’d lost 10” in my waist alone. I wish I knew how many since last October! Probably at least 15+!! *There is precisely a 23.8lb difference between these two photos*
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Don't forget to give back to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.Veteran's Day falls on a Monday this year, and it's a day we pause to pay tribute to our active military in addition to all those who have retired. Every year, at precisely 11:00 a.m., a wreath is laid on the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Across the country, hundreds more ceremonies and parades will take place.
I ' m 8 weeks pregnant, and all I want to eat is pizza, fast food , chocolate, and spicy dishes. I know these aren't the best choices for my baby or me . Everything's okay in moderation so don't beat up on yourself. I ' m 6 wks pg now and I keep healthy snacks around and eat them before I get real hungry.
If you eschew fast food but relish restaurants, you might think you’re doing your body a favor. But recent research published in the European So An used dietary recall data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003-2010 to analyze what people were eating and where.
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I have had huge success using WW Freestyle.
The plan allows me to eat the foods that I love while teaching me to eat clean, whole foods. It’s all about balance—I love that.
My meals change daily. I’m not a meal prepper and become bored if I eat the same things all week long. But I strive to have one fruit or veggie, plus a protein, plus a carb with each meal.
Um woah. Every #transformationtuesday lights a new fire inside me. Like honestly how are both of these ME?! I’m always blown away by side by sides. My mom and i were talking the other day- I always thought I just looked like a normal overweight person. We both agreed that we never realized just HOW OBESE I was. Plain and simple. I don’t know how anyone lives at a weight like that. Life was hard at 320lbs. Life is great at 211. ❤️ @ww
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Here’s what I typically eat in a day now.
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- Breakfast: I always eat eggs in some form. Lately I’ve been loving eggs, Al Fresco chicken breakfast sausage, and Laughing Cow cheese, wrapped in a low-carb wrap (I prefer Joseph’s Lavash or Cutdacarb wraps). On the side? An apple or some pineapple.
- Lunch: I'm currently obsessed with making a Teriyaki chicken bowl, made with chicken breast and G Hughes sugar-free Teriyaki marinade. I mix in spiraled carrots, diced zucchini, and white rice.
- Dinner: Lately I've been having shredded chicken with sugar-free BBQ sauce (I like to make my own) and broccoli with cheese sauce and mini potatoes.
- Dessert: This is not an optional category for me—I *love* dessert. I often reach for Eat Me guilt-free high-protein brownies or Enlightened ice cream bars.
Crispy pitas filled with pulled chicken with my homemade bbq sauce from the other night! (Swipe for recipe!) . . . *@josephspitabread (1sp) *Chicken with sauce (counting 1sp) *130g potatoes (3sp) *Fritos cheese dip (1sp) . . . I roasted broccoli and potatoes on 425 for about 25 min. I used garlic salt and pep on potatoes and just the @traderjoes mushroom umami seasoning and cayenne pepper on broc! PS Thanks @simplysloaney for posting about this Fritos cheese dip. I think it’s my new fave cheese! The smooth cheesy Tostitos I typically use is 2T for 2sp and this one is 2T for 1sp! Sloane posted the jalapeño and I can’t wait to try it!
How to Prevent Freezer Burn Once and for All
Learn how to stop freezer burn in its tracks. The post How to Protect Your Food from Freezer Burn appeared first on Taste of Home.
I used to eat pretty soon after waking, you know, when I was 12 and had to eat before I got to school. But as I ’ve gotten older, I realize I like to wake I ’ll probably never cook seven nights a week at home, at least for the foreseeable future (dining out and around is how I keep the professional cook in me
From using tempting smells, meal deals and super-sized portions, there are numerous ways the fast food industry is indeed fuelling the The music fast food restaurants play can also effect how much we eat . Fast food restaurants solve this by serving food quickly and in a way that's easy to eat .
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In the middle of my journey in June 2018, I began exercising.
At first, I wasn’t incorporating any exercise and was only making dietary changes, and I lost about 90 pounds. But in March 2019, I hit a plateau with my weight loss.
I ended up quitting WW (but only temporarily) and began counting calories. I did a bunch of research and calculating to land on an appropriate caloric deficit for my gender, height, weight, age, and activity level—and I tried several different deficits. But over a period of about four months, I saw no success with calorie counting.
So in late July of 2019, I rejoined WW. Since then, I've re-evaluated what and how much I'm eating and have found a happy balance of exercise and actively working at forming healthy habits that I can stick to long term. I feel like I'm back on track, and I have lost 109 pounds total thus far.
Gotta put myself on blast this morning. Guess how many times I worked out this week? 0. Guess how many times I ate out this week? Probably more meals than I cooked at home (not counting breakfast because it’s my fave to cook.) I made time to go to social events, get my nails and hair done, and go shopping. BUT all of that was obviously more important than my health. I prioritized in a poor way this week and I can feel it. The gym is a mental release for me and energized me for the week. I’ve been SO TORED all week because I was lazy. I’m ready for next week to be better! Goals for next week: 1.) Better planning ahead. 2.) Don’t be a lazy MFer and get my ass to the gym 3-4x. 3.) Schedulw when I will be working out in my calendar. 4.) Eat dinner out only once, twice at most. 5.) DRINK MORE WATER. I’m lacking in this department hardcore lately. 6.) More respect for my goals = more respect for myself. . . . I wanna know- what did you ultimately suck at doing for yourself last week? How are you going to work at improving in these areas? I work best with a plan of attack. ???? I’m working out right now. (On the elliptical as I type this. My mom picks on me because I’m “not moving my arms” but whatever it’s still physical movement.) ???? 1/7 days is a new low for me but at least I showed up for ME this morning! ????
Are these the most over-the-top fast food items of all time?
Fast food chains seem to be constantly in competition, trying to one-up each other with increasingly ridiculous menu items. Here’s how we imagine the conversations go: “Let’s fill a big Flamin’ Hot Cheeto with mac and cheese!” or “Let’s top Nacho Fries with Buffalo chicken!” Some new concoctions are so extreme that they make the KFC Double Down, one of the most famous (and infamous) fast food items of all time, seem normal.It may seem like it’s getting out of hand to a casual observer, but no item that’s currently on American menus can compete with the most ridiculously over-the-top fast food item of all time.
You get to eat it after all your hard work! But, what happens when you come across a baking Use butter, oil or non-stick and cover your tin in greaseproof paper, parchment or tin foil instead – any of You can then cover your cake in fondant or buttercream to hide the cut marks. What to do next time?
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The biggest lessons I've learned all have to do with maintaining a healthy relationship with food mentally.
To start, never restrict yourself from any food. Restricting often leads to bingeing. I eat a balanced diet and I’m successful because I make things that I love and enjoy everything in moderate amounts.
If you’re not eating what you love, you won’t be able to maintain your weight and live your new life as a lifestyle, as opposed to a fad diet. I actively look for ways to create some of my favorite less nutritious meals in healthier ways without compromising the taste. Plus, it keeps things fun and interesting.
I also have to remind myself not to feel guilt if I get off track. We are in charge of our feelings and how we respond to our actions. So now I choose to never feel guilt over food. Why? Because it’s *just* food, and I am always only one meal away from hitting the reset button. Take your day one meal at a time, and remember that you always have a fresh start tomorrow. One bad meal does not equal one entire bad day.
???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? In a really weird way, at my largest, I never accepted myself for the size I really was. And I mean that in the opposite way you usually hear about. I saw myself in mirrors and posed odd ways so that I wouldn’t look so big. I saw those pictures of me, that I had morphed, and BELIEVED I wasn’t really that big. When I saw myself in pictures next to my (very healthy sized) family members... and I was double their size... I didn’t believe it. I wasn’t really that big, right?? The camera adds weight, right? To an extent, but mostly WRONG. Size aside, I couldn’t accept how unhealthy I was. I had horrible habits, not much motivation, and I was really rude. Most people think of body dysmorphia as someone thin looking into the mirror and seeing someone overweight but in my case it was the other way around. Some days when I see before pictures of myself they slap me in the face HARD. How did I let myself go? Why didn’t I listen to my mom? Why didn’t I care about my health? I want you all to know that I didn’t just wake up magically motivated one day to better myself. It honestly took the majority of my LIFE to find motivation. My mom tried to help me for years. I didn’t want the help. I was fine. But I wasn’t. I was crying for help inside. For this to work, you have to have a fire lighted inside of you. I don’t know what sparked mine. I don’t know why or how I finally found the motivation but I did. I’m different now. When I look in the mirror, I see me for who I am. I love every inch of my body. (Except a little FUPA and back fat action but I still don’t loathe it because it is a part of this journey.) On the left, I see a strong 320lb body that found motivation and sook help. She was able to put her pride aside and finally realize things had to change. I’m really proud of her. SHE created the girl on the right. That girl is even stronger. She is motivated, goal-oriented, happy, loved, and healthy. Whatever you’re struggling with and going through in your journey, whether you realize it or not, you are not alone. I never realized I had body dysmorphic thoughts or binge eating tendencies until I bettered myself. #transformationtuesday
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Before I began my weight loss journey, I wish I knew how much more of a mental journey it is rather than physical.
I wish I knew that I wouldn’t necessarily lose weight consistently each week. It is a never ending rollercoaster ride, but it's so worthwhile and rewarding.
I want other women to know that a number on a scale won’t make you love yourself or make you happy. You have to discover happiness in your own skin, at all parts of your journey. You can’t just expect to arrive at some goal weight and love yourself now that you’re smaller.
Always respect your body. Find ways to show love to even the parts of your body that are not your favorite- it will help your confidence soar. Start by wearing a cute outfit or fixing your hair/makeup. Do anything that will help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Confidence doesn’t come from weight loss. Confidence starts in your heart and mind. I worked diligently to love and respect myself at all parts of my journey, and it has paid off! I’m happier in my own skin than I could’ve ever imagined.
Gallery: Deceptive 'healthy' snacks that are actually sugar and calorie bombs
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Deceptive 'healthy' snacks that are actually sugar and calorie bombs
With so many "better-for-you" goodies lining the snack aisle these days, knowing the difference between truly healthy eats and a bag of sour cream and onion chips ain’t easy. Next time you’ve got the munchies, look out for the following sneaky snacks; they’re not always as good-for-you as they seem! The more you know, right?
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Fruit Bars
Essentially the healthy, adult version of Fruit By The Foot, right? Sure, bars made from 100 percent fruit are a better choice than the artificial, color-loaded fruit snacks of your younger years, but that doesn’t meant they’re not still sugar bombs.
Typically, all-fruit bars are high in sugar and low in fiber, says dietitian Whitney English, M.S., R.D.N., author of First Bites. Aka, not so satisfying.
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Bottled Smoothies
No matter what color they are (lookin’ at you, deceitful Green Machine), bottled smoothies from the supermarket or corner bodega pretty much never offer the balance and nutrition of a DIY blend.
In addition to being high in sugar (that Green Machine smoothie you love packs a frightening 53 grams of sugar per bottle), store-bought smoothies are typically also too low in protein and fat to really be a balanced snack, English says.
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Granola Bars
First of all, half of what we consider "granola bars" don’t even contain granola—but pack in more calories than a full meal.
“Many granola bars are no better than candy bars,” English says. "They can be very high in sugar and often leave you wanting more. If you’re going to eat them, that’s fine—but acknowledge them for what they are: a tasty treat, not a health food.”
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Pre-Made Energy Bites
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good energy bite—but, frankly, that’s because I have a massive sweet tooth, and most bites give you energy because they’re loaded with ~sugar~.
Before you pop your next energy bite, make sure it’s made mostly of nuts and seeds—and sweetened with dates, says Alex Caspero, M.S., R.D., dietitian and author of The Predominantly Plant-Based Pregnancy Guide. “Look out for added protein powders, flours, sugar, and artificial colors or sweeteners.” (Lots of brands are loaded with sweeteners!)
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Vegan or Paleo Cookies
I so badly want these to be good for me, but “just because something has a ‘healthy’ label on it doesn’t mean it’s actually healthy,” English says. “Vegan cookies are often high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, while paleo cookies may pack excessive amounts of saturated fat from eggs or butter.”
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Pita Chips
Okay, whole-wheat pita chips aren't all that bad—especially if you pair them with a high-fiber, protein-rich food like hummus, English says. The white ones, though? Zero fiber means they do absolutely nothing to fill you up.
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Store-Bought Trail Mix
That tub of trail mix that’s approximately 50-percent peanut butter cups and chocolate-covered almonds? Yeah, you already knew that one wasn’t so hot. Thing is, even your standard mix of peanuts, raisins, almonds, and M&Ms still racks up an alarming amount of sugar—and, according to English, is closer to candy than a nutritious snack.
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Salted or Flavored Nuts
While we’re on the topic of nuts…beware the salted or flavored stuff. Sweet-seasoned nuts (oh hey, honey-roasted peanuts) can contain surprising amounts of sugar, while savory flavors are often heavy on the sodium, according to English.
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Chocolate- or Yogurt-Covered Nuts
Candy-coated nuts seem like they’re practically health food (ya know, nuts have protein!)—but even if your almonds are coated in Greek yogurt or dark chocolate, they still likely pack added sugar. Yep, just another case of candy in disguise.
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Protein Bars
Like many granola bars, lots of protein bars also go heavy on the sugar, hiding behind claims that they help you build muscle. If they don’t have a high sugar count, look out for artificial sweeteners.
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Gluten-Free Pretzels
The fact that a pretzel doesn’t contain gluten doesn’t say much about what it does contain—which, typically, isn’t anything impressive. According to English, most gluten-free pretzels are “made from nutrient-poor, low-fiber starches like cassava flour, rice flour, or tapioca flour.”
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Fat-Free Cheese Sticks
One of English’s must-haves for a healthy snack: fiber—and cheese sticks just don’t make the cut. Plus, she recommends sticking to plant-based snacks, anyway.
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Granola
Noticing the trend that literally everything in the snack aisle is loaded with added sugar? Granola is no exception, with some brands sneaking in 11-plus grams of the sweetness.
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Multi-Grain Chips
Don’t let their earthy appearance fool you: “Multi-grain chips are often still mainly made of refined carbohydrates and lack fiber,” English says. “They don’t fill you up as much, so you may end up overeating.”
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Microwavable Popcorn
Popcorn can be a totally healthy snack, but many microwavable bags still contain harmful trans fats, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, dietitian and author of Read It Before You Eat It. If you see the words "hydrogenated" or "partially-hydrogenated" in the ingredients list, beware.
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Dried Fruit
Another potentially A-okay pick, but the trouble with dried fruit is moderation. Because it’s not as satiating as fresh fruit, dried fruit is easy to overeat, English says.
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Store-Bought Juices
The key difference between fruit and veggie juices and actual whole fruits and veggies? A little thing called fiber that you don’t want to miss out on, English says.
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Sugar-Free Candy
“Just because sugar-free candy is lower in sugar than traditional candy doesn't mean it's a healthier option,” Caspero says. “Emerging evidence suggests certain artificial sweeteners can adversely affect gut health.” Resist the "guilt-free" appeal of candies made with alternative sweeteners and just enjoy the real thing when you feel like treating yo’self.
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Snack Mixes
Even if you’re not going for cheddary, Chex-loaded mix, most packaged snack mixes are “too low in fiber for one serving to be satisfying,” Caspero says. Plus, lots pack excess sodium.
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Bottled Teas
Added sugar strikes again! While unsweetened or lightly sweetened teas can healthily take the edge off, many sweetened teas might as well be soda, says Caspero.
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Corn Chips
Everyone may be hating on gluten these days, but low-fiber, low-protein corn chips still don’t make for a satisfying snack. In fact, they’re a recipe for overeating, Caspero says.
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Sweetened Beef Jerky
Protein with a side of sugar, anyone? Check out the ingredient list of most bags of beef jerky and you’ll find lots of added sugar—from fructose to maple syrup to molasses. Some seemingly savory bites rack up close to 10 grams of sugar.
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Flavored or Chocolate Nut Butters
“On their own, nut butters are a great snack option—especially when paired with a piece of fruit like an apple, pear, or banana,” Caspero says. “Flavored nut butters just add unnecessary sugar.” Sorry, "healthy" Nutella…
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Anything In a ‘100-Calorie Pack’
Let’s be real: Snacks that come in 100-calorie packs are pretty much always itty-bitty portions of super-processed eats, like mini chocolate chip cookies. “They typically lack filling fiber, so you’ll reach for a second,” says Caspero.
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Plantain Chips
One perk of plantain chips: “Plantains contain resistant starch, which helps feed good bacteria in your gut,” Caspero says. However, they’re still fried—so be mindful of your serving size!
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Flavored Yogurt
Though yogurt itself contains sugar naturally, most have some added sugar. "I prefer to stick to brands that contain 5g or less per serving," Caspero says.
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Wasabi Peas
Anyone else obsessed with this crunchy, eye-watering snack? Just me? Though superspicy wasabi peas are hard to overeat, some brands contain added coloring, so check that ingredient list carefully, advises Caspero.
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Any Pre-Packaged Keto Snack
First there was gluten-free, then there was paleo, and now there’s keto. “‘Keto’ doesn't usually mean healthy, and these snacks aren't ideal if you aren't in ketosis,” says Caspero. (Read up on what that means here.) Not to mention, they’re usually super-processed and high in saturated fats.
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Dairy-Free Yogurt
Plant-based yogurt comes in clutch if you can’t stomach dairy—but many don’t provide the protein true yogurt does, says Taub-Dix. Not to mention, lots of the flavored varieties are just as sugar-laden as their dairy-containing counterparts.
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Gluten-Free Crackers
With wheat getting a lot of hate these days, even people without gluten sensitivities are opting for "better-for-you" crackers and breads. Just take a look at the nutrition facts before loading up your cart; lots of gluten-free crackers lack fiber.
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Flavored Popcorn
Whether you’re craving sweet-and-salty kettle corn or savory, cheesy kernels, look out for loads of fat, salt, and sugar in flavored popcorn, says Taub-Dix. Often, even bags labeled as "light" still qualify as a treat.
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Bottled Protein Shakes
While smoothies you make at home can get their protein from whole foods like Greek yogurt, nut butters, and hemp hearts, bottled shakes you pick up at the store may use lower-quality protein powders—and sugary syrups, Taub-Dix says. Beware of long ingredient lists.
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'Plant-Based’ Ice Cream
Dairy-free pints are creamier and more crushable than ever—but just because they use almond or coconut milk bases doesn’t make them health foods, says Taub-Dix. They're still typically super-sugary desserts—just super-sugary desserts that happen to be dairy-free.
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Acai Bowls
Sad but true: Most of those granola- and fruit-topped acai bowls you see all over Insta? They cost ya more than 500 calories and 100-plus grams of carbs, many of which come from straight sugar. Sooo, not that far off from ice cream…
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Flavored Roasted Beans
Crunchy roasted beans or chickpeas pack filling protein and fiber—but, often, they’re roasted in oil and flavored with lots of salt and sugar, says Taub-Dix. Look for a bag that’s dry-roasted and low-sodium, or make your own concoctions to control the ingredients.
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Veggie Chips or Straws
If you actually want to reap the benefits of veggies, you better stick to the produce department and not the snack aisle, says Taub-Dix. “Lots of ‘veggie’ chips on the market today attempt to take a healthier spin on basic fried chips, but you’ll need to read the labels carefully,” she says. Most don’t list actual vegetables until pretty far down!
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Sugar- or Fat-Free Cookies
“We often take the word ‘free’ as ‘free of calories’ to justify eating unlimited quantities of foods that have little or no nutritional value,” says Taub-Dix. A cookie is a cookie, period.
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Naturally-Sweetened Fruit Snacks
Those fruity gummies might say "made with real fruit and vegetable juice" on the box—but they pretty much always still contain added sugar, too. Often, those fruits and veggies come much later in the ingredients list.
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Sweet Potato Chips
Like plantain chips and pure corn chips, sweet potato chips might seem better-for-you than your standard Ridges—but they’re still fried and very easy to overeat.
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Jacques Attali defends "positive gastronomy, good for oneself and for the world"
© Provided by Lagardère News In his most recent book, François Mitterrand's former advisor traces centuries of food and imagines tomorrow's. He ensures that producing on a global scale can be done with quality. In publishing Stories of the Food, Jacques Attali was indicated to join the guests of The Table of the good living . The former political advisor of François Mitterrand, who traces in his new book the food route of the man since the caves, took his napkin Saturday on the show.
The meal, enemy of capitalism
The great subject of his book is that food goes hand in hand with life. It is certainly a biological necessity but "the time spent at the table, has always been the time of sharing, learning, transmission, conflict resolution.The meal is the enemy of capitalism " slips the essayist (who for his part admits a clear fondness for dark chocolate). He explains his economic reasoning: "During the meal, one consumes only a few things from one's income and one does not work." Capitalism does not like that, when capitalism really begins to take power, towards the end of the nineteenth he does everything to reduce the meal, he makes the food bland before making it industrial, and then reduces the length of the meal so as to leave room to do and consume something else and work. "
Rethinking agriculture
Founding member of the association Action against hunger, Jacques Attali devotes part of his book to the environment and concedes himself having "profoundly" changed his habits: "I developed the concept of Positive gastronomy, both good for you and good for the world I hardly eat any more red meat, if possible a maximum of things produced not far from home, "he explains. And as a convinced Europeanist, Jacques Attali thinks that we need to rethink European and even global agriculture.
Heard on europe1: We can mix low-cost mass production with
quality agriculture "France is a special case in the world gastronomy, we have to help our farmers to return to the most natural farming possible. mixing low-cost mass production with quality agriculture, "he assures, while thinking that" we should all, regardless of our standard of living, devote a slightly larger share of our purchasing power to It would allow the peasants to live better, we would consume better and we would not use money for less useful things.The common agricultural policy needs to be reformed, giving much less money to large cereals and industrial productions. , a lot more money for small producers, "he summarizes.
The Voodoo Questionnaire
To get to know the fork better, the author and advisor agreed to pass on the grill of Laurent Mariotte's questions:
-The taste of your childhood?
"The couscous my mother made, I was born in Algeria, the Arab cuisine was the great cuisine that inherited Chinese cuisine and gave Italian and French cuisine, it's a huge kitchen with incredible variety. . "
- Your most beautiful meal?
"There are plenty of them, private meals, moving occasions, and perhaps one of the most extraordinary meals I've attended is a state meal in India." receives in a spectacular, incredible way, with a servant behind each guest, with a feather 60 cm high, and who all bow exactly at the same time, to the millimeter throughout the dinner, so that it's hard to focus on anything else, it's a ballet, and Indian foods are some of the most beautiful in the world. "
- Your worst meal?
"Very young, I was invited to a classmate's place, they were important people and unfortunately they serve anchovies and I hate anchovies and I thought I had to eat them."
-The dish that you can not eat?
"I can not eat anything that refers to the snake: eels, these things."
- Which dish would you take on a desert island?
"Already water, and wheat seeds."
-What are the guests of your ideal dinner?
"Shakespeare, Dante, Molière and some others."
-What is the last dish you cooked?
"A long time ago, pasta with vodka My friend Macha Meril is writing simple cookbooks."
-The word of FAIM?
"Make sure nobody has one!"
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