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Soy is "the new corn" because, like corn, it's becoming manipulated, twisted, and tweaked so much that it's giving corn a run for its money. There are hardly any packaged products these days that don'thave some sort of soy by-product in them. While properly fermented soy can have some health benefits, all the others fail to live up to the hype.
According to some studies, soy isoflavones mimic estrogen's actions, thus blocking proper hormone activity. Not to mention that "healthy" soy products are usually filled with more crap then the junk they're shooting to replace.
Quick fact: If you're worried about your soy sauce, don't. It's fermented, so the anti-nutrient and phytate levels of soybeans are greatly reduced.
Tip: If you are using soy as your protein powder switch to whey.
The nutrition, or complete lack thereof, in the majority of canned soups is pretty obvious. The ingredient list consists of corn syrups, salt, and more sugar. Good luck finding any real food in there. Maybe you'll get lucky with a staggering six grams of junk protein.
The real fun is in the deception of the calories. If you don't pay close attention to the serving labels, you might think you're eating a can of soup for 100 calories — it's really 100 calories per serving. Given there are usually at least 2.5 servings in a can, I'd say that's one useless meal.
Quick fact: One can of soup can easily contain up to 2,500 mg of sodium. That's your entire daily allotment right there in your chicken noodle.
Tip: Make your own soup. Its easy, freezable and healthy. Ask us for a recipe.
3) Sugar-Free Biscuits and Lollies: Trans Fat's Favorite Hiding Spot
You have to love the simple idea behind it. No sugar has to be okay, right? Lower calories must be good, right? Well, I guess the added trans fats and other unpronounceable chemicals are a fair trade off for all of that horrible sugar they removed. Take note, if they take a nutrient out, they usually put double the garbage back in.
Quick tip: If you're going to cheat and hit the sweets, stay pure and stick to the good stuff. It's "better" for you. Sometimes there are calories for a reason — stop trying to manipulate them.
Tip: If you are going to eat sweets, have a protein shake & 3 - 6 fish oil caps 15mins before, this will take the edge off the insulin spike from the sweets
I wonder just how many of you have thought about doing the Special K challenge. If you're not aware of the rules, then allow me. You get three meals a day and two of those meals must be Special K cereal. That's two excellent sources of defatted wheat germ, no protein, and high fructose corn syrup. Sign me up!
Quick tip: Cereal can be pretty deceptive in calories. If you must eat a healthy cereal, leave the measuring cup in the drawer and weigh it instead. You might be surprised by how small a serving is. The only good cereal is the plain rolled oat!
Tip: Want a good breakfast; 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup cool water, protein powder to suit your bodyweight & a handful of berries. Mix together, leave 1/2 hour or overnight. Then eat!
Here's what I don't get about most frozen meals, they taste like the cardboard they come in! Forget their lack of any real vitamins or minerals, obnoxious sodium contents, and gross amounts of fleeting carbohydrates. They just taste terrible.
Why on Earth would you fill your body with an unbalanced Lean Cuisine, when you can have some fresh grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, and a cup of fresh cut pineapple?
Quick fact: Most vegetables and fruits are frozen within six hours of harvest, which is fresher than you usually find at the store. So if you must go frozen, go the fruit and veggie route.
Tip: If you want to use a frozen meal use the JUS range. JUS operate next door to us and use real fresh meat and fresh veges. |
