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3 gluten-free pasta choices (how to use to max out fat loss)
Most of the time, pasta is a disaster for your body, not only because of excessively high carbohydrate content (that's only useful if you're an extremely active athlete), but also because most pasta is loaded with gluten, which as we've established in previous newsletters, may cause chronic inflammation and digestive issues even for people that are not officially celiac or "gluten sensitive". The jury is still out on long term health consequences of eating too much gluten, but many researchers believe that excessive gluten over time can cause possible digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and a huge list of other possible health problems that are starting to be linked to gluten. Personally, I don't get crazy trying to completely eliminate gluten (since I don't seem to have immediate problems digesting it), but I've made the effort to dramatically reduce my gluten intake, usually only on 1 cheat day per week or only when traveling. With that said, there still are some delicious pasta options available to you that are gluten-free, and you can take your choice of low-carb, medium carb, or high carb, depending on whether you're doing a carb cycling fat loss program like Shaun Hadsall's. I'll let Shaun take it away here and show you his favorite 3 pasta choices that are gluten-free and can be used for different purposes... 3 Healthier Pasta Choices that Can Support Your Fat Burning Metabolism By: Shaun Hadsall – CPT and Creator of 4 Cycle Fat-Loss Gluten-Free Pasta #1: .... Continue Reading here: http://weightlossgoals4u.blogspot.ca/2013/02/3-gluten-free-pasta-choices-how-to-use.html
Is "paleo" the healthiest human diet? (controversial)
The hottest thing in nutrition over the last few years is the "Paleo" style of eating (aka, Paleolithic nutrition). In some ways, it's a simple concept, and it's common sense... eat a similar hunter-gatherer diet like our ancestors did for over 1.9 Million years, and since this is the diet that the human digestive system is most adapted to during 99% of our existence, good health will follow, and getting a lean body becomes easier. Some paleo authors though forbid even tiny amounts of grains and dairy in their recommendations, while other mainstream health authors and experts just aren't convinced yet (or haven't been explained the science yet) that whole grains can possibly be bad for you in any way. My thought on this is that not all grains are necessarily bad for you, but some are a LOT worse than others... this is where I see "paleo" nutrition in a slightly different light than some very strict Paleo authors that advise to 100% eliminate ALL grains. I don't quite see it that way. A couple things that I keep in mind in terms of deciding on the healthiest paleolithic nutrition plan: 1. For people that are extremely... Continue reading here:http://weightlossgoals4u.blogspot.ca/2013/02/is-paleo-healthiest-human-diet.html
I got a 96.something on my PFD this morning (I can’t remember the exact number). Woooo! Not as bad as I thought I would do, but not as good as I wanted to do. I passed by male standards as well as female standards though, so that’s something.
34 pushups 56 situps 12:03 mile and a half
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Is "Whole Wheat" Damaging Your Body?
Can eating too much wheat be a factor in causing visceral abdominal fat, acne, joint problems and arthritis, IBS and acid reflux, cravings, addictive behaviors, increased overall calorie consumption, diabetes, heart disease, accelerated aging, and autoimmune diseases? Let's have a look...
by Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist
Most people eat wheat at every meal...bagels, muffins, or cereal at breakfast... a sandwich at lunch... crackers, pretzels, and other wheat-based snacks all day long... bread on the side at dinner... and maybe even some cake or brownies for dessert. Yes, a day in the life of the average consumer makes most of us look like "wheat-a-holics".
From all of my research, I see grains on a scale like this: * oatmeal and rice -- Not the most ideal food, but not so terrible (only if you're VERY active) * wheat and corn -- Not much healthy about these at all (regardless of your activity level) ...with many other grains somewhere in the middle. It's all about the different anti-nutrients that each contains, the gluten factor, and whether they are genetically modified. As a generalization, there are many more negative health aspects to wheat and corn than there are in rice and oats. We'll discuss all of this in more detail in future newsletters. But let's start today and focus on wheat... Why in the world does Dr. William Davis conclude in his book that "whole wheat" is... Continue reading here: http://weightlossgoals4u.blogspot.ca/2013/02/is-whole-wheat-damaging-your-body.html
Does temperature affect your fat loss?
I just read about this little factoid, and I thought it was pretty interesting, so wanted to pass along to you... According to a 2006 study in the International Journal of Obesity, temperature may greatly affect your fat loss, both in the winter and the summer. Men's Health magazine reported on this data recently with this: "In 1923, the thermal standard for winter comfort in US homes was a brisk 64 degrees F. By 1986, the average thermostat was set to a balmy 76 degrees. It's natural for us to upregulate our metabolism in winter to keep warm while downshifting in summer, when heat slows our appetite". So the fact that modern society is always in a climate-controlled world now, and we are exposed to higher than normal temperatures than would be natural in the winter, and lower than normal temperatures in the summer is a possible variable that can mess with your natural metabolism. The lesson... instead of keeping your thermostat in the mid 70's F or higher in the winter, try to keep it between 64-66 degrees F. This will not only save you LOADS on your heating bill, but could also boost your metabolism in the winter months to help you lose fat. And in the summer, if possible, use a little less air conditioning if it's not absolutely necessary. Get some fresh air and open the windows when it's not too blistering hot in the summer. Or, if you live in a really hot humid area, perhaps just try to use a more moderate temperature, such as setting the AC at 78 degrees F instead of the 70-72 degrees that most people set their AC to. Again, you'll not only save a TON on your energy bill, but could possibly help balance your natural metabolism a bit more.
A Tasty Saturated Fat that Flattens Your Stomach?
You probably think you know all there is to know about saturated fats… those so-called “bad” fats that everybody blames for high cholesterol and heart disease, and certainly shouldn’t be included in your diet if you want to lose flab, or even maintain your shape. But what if what you’ve been told is not accurate… and saturated fats could actually have a healthy place in your diet? And just imagine for a second if those same fats that have been demonized by dieticians and public health agencies alike could actually help to boost your metabolism and promote fat loss, along with other healthy effects… Well, you can stop imagining now because this isn’t a dream; it’s reality, and you can get all of these benefits and more just by adding coconut oil to your eating plan. Coconut Oil is a Healthy Saturated Fat Many types of oils, such as ...
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THE BASICS OF A CLEAN DIET
Eating “clean” is not hard. It’s actually very simple. It’s all about eating the right type and quantity of food. Once you’ve got the basics down, that’s when you’ll be ready to truly focus on eg. weight loss or muscle gains. You need to be making the right food choices before you even start any type of plan. You want to be making PERMANENT changes! Adjusting your “diet” so that you’re absolutely sure that you can stick to it for life rather than just a few weeks or months!
Below i’ve listed a few simple guidelines you can follow :)
What NOT to eat! 1. Cut out all regular sodas and processed fruit juice. 2. Get rid of processed carbohydrates. This means cutting out most breakfast cereals, white bread, potato chips, candy, and store bought pastries and cookies. 3. Cut out foods high in saturated fat and fried foods. Your body does not need the extra saturated fat. What to eat? 1. Eat whole foods as often as possible 2. Eat some lean protein, fat, and unprocessed fibrous carbohydrate at every meal 3. Eat fruits or vegetables with each meal (as fresh as possible). 4. The bulk (size wise) of your food intake should come from vegetables, fruit and protein. 5. Ensure that 20-30% of your energy intake comes from “liquid fat,” with your fat intake primarily coming from unsaturated (ie. flax oil, fish oil, olive oil, raw nuts). 6. Drink only non-calorie containing beverages, the best choice being water and teas. 7. Drink alcohol in moderation. What about calories, amounts of fat, protein, carbohydrates, nutrient timing? For most people following these guidelines at least 90% of the time will be all they will ever need. If you are not near 90% then work your way there. Find friends that will do it with you. IF YOU WANT IT, HAVE IT.“Never say never” to foods you love but that are not in your best interest to eat. There is nothing worse for a person’s health or diet than a built up urge to splurge. There are two main roads one can travel to curb binge eating. The first is to have a little bit everyday. For example my biggest sweet tooth is chocolate, so I always have a small amount of high quality chocolate around and allow myself one small piece a day. I find that works very well for me! Another is to allow yourself one meal a week where you can enjoy whatever you want. In fact even invite your other friends over that are attempting to eat better and do it together! This “ritual” will become something you look foward to and your friends will too, plus for the rest of the week everyone can hold each other on track. The trick is to find which one of these two works for you.Â
DON’T LET THE TOUGH TIMES GET YOU DOWN. Everyone’s healthy eating efforts get sidetracked from time to time. The trick is to keep a positive attitude and curb the unhealthy eating as quickly as possible. Sometimes it helps to have some motivational post it notes up or have some of your fav positive blogs ready to give you that extra boost.
That is it! Keep it simple, eat well, exercise hard, and live life to its fullest.Â
Meals from Thailand that boost your metabolism
We've been having an amazing trip here in beautiful Thailand with some of our friends. I just love the culture here, and this country has some of the friendliest people we've ever come across in all of our travels. Aside from the fun adventures we've been on here in Thailand, we've all been loving the food! We even took a full day cooking class here to learn how to cook Thai dishes. It was very educational and also delicious! The use of herbs and spices (in large quantities) is incredible, not only for the taste, but for the tremendous health benefits of spices. Based on what I've seen here, I'd estimate that the average Thai person consumes about 5-10x the amount of herbs and spices that average Americans, Canadians, Brits, or Aussies do. And all those spices lend some truly powerful protective effects on your body. When you make...
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Never say you can’t. You don’t know if you don’t try.
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How to trigger the master "fat burning enzyme" in your body
by Dr Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS For as long as anyone can remember, it’s been a raging debate in the fitness community: is it carbs that pack on the pounds? Or is it just calories? Both sides have their evidence and both sides are convinced they’re right. But there is a pair of fascinating new studies that have flown under the radar that may contain the most conclusive piece of evidence yet that weight loss is not just about calories. And that’s good news if you are like me and don’t want to starve yourself just to get back that slim, trim and sexy figure you once had. So is it the Carbs? First some background. Fat loss is driven by hormones, especially insulin, a.k.a. “the fat-storage hormone”. And carbohydrates—much more than fats or protein—have the most profound effect on insulin, with processed carbs driving insulin through the roof. The low-carb people—beginning with Atkins—argued that if you can control insulin, you can control weight gain. And since carbs drive insulin levels up the highest, cutting back on carbs has THE most profound effect on weight. Low carb advocates have on their side a number of studies showing that... 1) people lose more weight more quickly on low-carb diets even when calories are kept the same, and 2) people often lose more weight on a low-carb diet than on a high-carb diet, even when calories are higher on the low-carb diet. Or Is It the Calories? But the other side has a bunch of “evidence” on their side as well, namely a few studies that show that as long as you cut calories, you’ll lose weight no matter what kind of diet you’re on—low fat, high fat, low carb or high carb. However, a set of new studies shows a previously unknown benefit to low-carb eating – a benefit that goes WAY beyond just weight loss. It also gives strong support to the notion that calories are NOT all that determines how well you do on a diet. The Queen Mother of All Enzymes… The secret is in a little-known enzyme called AMPK which my friend Mike Eades, M.D. refers to as “the Queen Mother of all enzymes, a powerful signaling protein that drives multiple metabolic pathways”. AMPK monitors the energy levels inside the cell, much like a meter measures battery strength. It kicks into action all kinds of activities that are important for fat loss and for general health, such as fat burning, building more mitochondria (the energy burning structures in your cells), lowering insulin and increasing the breakdown of stored sugar (glycogen). AMPK got a lot of attention when it was found that calorie restricted diets “turn it on.” In fact, it’s postulated that one of the reasons calorie restriction works to extend life is precisely because of its positive effect on AMPK action. To summarize – calorie restriction fires up your AMPK, which in turn fires up your fat burning engines while also extending your life. Not bad, but who wants to starve themselves and turn into a shriveled up raisin? Why Cutting Carbs May Unlock Your Longevity Genes Too… Researches wanted to test the idea that the benefits of calorie restriction – the firing up of your AMPK – actually came from the natural reduction in carbs rather than the reduction in calories. So they designed two studies hand-in-hand to test that theory, and the results were shocking: In the first study, calories were kept the same for both groups, about 30% LESS than needed to maintain weight. In the second study, calories were also kept the same, but were 40% MORE than needed to maintain weight. In both studies there was no change in AMPK activity on the high-carb diet, but a HUGE change on the low-carb diet. According to the researchers, “… increased dietary carbohydrate content even in the face of calorie restriction prevented activation of AMPK.” They also noted that in the second study, lowering carbs activated AMPK even when the diet was higher in calories. “Maybe this is the explanation of why it’s so difficult to lose weight and improve health parameters on a low-calorie, high-carbohydrate diet”, says Mike Eades. More Research Look, these studies aren’t definitive, and they didn’t last a long time, so it’s clear we need more research to know exactly what’s going on. But together with the massive amount of data showing healthful changes on a low-carb diet (such as reduced triglycerides and better lipid profiles) it adds to the growing evidence that weight loss is not just about calories. A lot of other things are triggered in your body when you reduce carbohydrates, and so far, all those “other things” are looking pretty darn good. As Eades points out, “This activation of AMPK even in the face of overfeeding may explain why it is difficult for most people to gain weight on a true low-carbohydrate diet. Even one with a large dollop of extra calories.” These two studies alone won’t end the carbs vs. calories debate, but while the debate rages on, I’m standing with Eades, who sums it up perfectly… “Until new research comes along definitely overriding this paper, I’m going to continue my own regimen of restricted carb dieting and recommend you do the same.” Amen to that. Naturally Yours, Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS
5-minute healthy peanut butter cups (low sugar, 100% natural)
Kelley Herring is an absolute GENIUS when it comes to making sweet treats that are actually healthy and fit into a natural fat burning plan that's low-carb, gluten-free, and just plain good for you.
All of her ideas and delicious dessert and candy creations are generally low-carb, low-sugar, and use all natural ingredients with no artificial sweeteners, and use REAL healthy fats to keep that creamy delicious taste that so many "low-fat" candies and desserts out there miss the mark.
5-Minute One-Pot Mini Peanut Butter Cups (Healthy, low-carb, and delicious!)
This is a simple version of making peanut butter cups that you'll find very easy. These minis combine the nut butter with the chocolate for a quick stir-and-set treat.
Yield: 16 servings (mini cups) Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Preferences: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo
Ingredients •   6 Tbsp. unsweetened organic cocoa powder •   3 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil •   3 Tbsp. Creamy Organic Peanut Butter (or your nut butter of choice) •   1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional) •   4 tsp. coconut sugar (or organic maple syrup) •   1 pinch finely ground Celtic Sea Salt •   8-10 drops NuNaturals Stevia (to taste)
Tools •   Heavy-bottom saucepan •   Candy molds or silicone muffins cups or paper mini muffin liners in a mini muffin pan
Preparation 1.   In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa powder, coconut oil, and nut butter over very low heat. Stir occasionally until mixture is completely liquefied. 2.   Remove from heat and stir in salt, vanilla (if using) and coconut sugar. Add stevia to taste. 3.   Pour mixture into silicone candy molds, silicone muffins cups, or paper mini muffin liners in a mini muffin pan. 4.   Transfer to freezer to set (about 15 minutes). 5.   Pop the peanut butter cups out of silicone molds 6.   Store them in airtight container in freezer or refrigerator.
Nutrition Information Per Serving 47 calories, 4.4 g total fat, 2.6 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0.24 g monounsaturated fats, 0.06 g polyunsaturated fats, 0 mg cholesterol, 8.7 mg sodium, 2.1 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0.56 g sugars, 1.1 g protein
