The Non-Dieters Mindset for Weight Loss - Pt. 6: Avoiding Food Impersonators and Finding a Balance Between Everyday Eating and Indulgence

Avoiding Food Impersonators and Finding a Balance Between Everyday Eating and Indulgence

Over processed foods with multiple fillers and artificial ingredients are not best utilized by our bodies; and the groggy, unsettled feeling experienced by having too much of these foods act to lessen our positive food related experiences. Some of these over processed foods might also leave you feeling bloated, sleepy and tired. The irony is that it is probably our Diet Craze which has contributed somewhat to the growth of some of these foods. As the fat, calories, and carbohydrate have been striped, innovated ways have been found to replace them. These replacers and their counterparts include:

Artificial Sweeteners (low-carb. alternatives)

Extenders ( some to help stimulate the richness and mouth-feel of fat)

Hydrogenated (i.e. Trans) Fats

Artificial flavors and colors Do a little investigation and take a trip to a Natural/Organic food store like Trader Joes or Whole Foods if you havent done so already. Even if you do not intend to buy, do a little browsing around. Good, wholesome and real food is out there and these natural or organic foods are more and more rivaling the prices of regular groceries these days. In fact, many regular supermarket chains have an organic/natural food section and in

many cases have such foods among the regular brands. Stop & Shop has even added an affordable line of organic products under the name of Natures Promise. Its easier than ever to go organic. Organic & Natural is not just the in thing for the moment. It is the way to go.

Open yourself to improving the quality of food in your pantry.

Start with replacing one item like your regular cereal with a more healthful brand

like Kashi which has many wholesome ingredients in their products.

Remember to set a serious goal to choose more wholesome, natural foods The days of defining healthy foods strictly on the quantity of fats, sugars, and yes flavor which have been removed from them are finally coming to an end. Today, its not so much what you cant have or eat, but what you can have and what you can eat. What this means is that we can more easily enjoy what has been coined healthy indulgence on a regular basis. This is the concept of enjoying decadent foods which are healthy or healthier at least. Healthy indulgence can be found in everything from cereals to snacks to beverages. What are some of the things setting the trend for this healthy indulgent cuisine, and what should you look for? Bold ethnic flavors/spices and ingredients like ginger, chipotle, various curries,

etc

Foods with a high level of healthier ingredients, superfoods, and nutrients addedlike

whole grains, probiotics, antioxidants, herbal extracts, green tea, acai,

pomegranate.

Pure and 100% natural ingredients

More realistic, premeasured, and bite-sized portions are becoming more

widespread. For example 100-calorie or smaller sized snacks

The Non-Dieters Mindset for Weight Loss - Pt. 6: Avoiding Food Impersonators and Finding a Balance Between Everyday Eating and Indulgence

By: Bruce Chen

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