The Truth Behind Fat Free Food - Do Not Be Tempted By The Ads

By: Ziv Haparnas

Fat free food has become a phenomenon. Everywhere you go signs yell "fat free" as if to suggest that the food you are going to eat is healthier and less fattening. Many of us assume that fat free food is actually not fattening at all. A sad result of the "fat free" craze is people putting those extra pounds without realizing why.

The word fat has many meanings. Two of them are fat in the food we eat and fat that we put on our bodies as a result of eating too much bad nutrition and not enough exercise. It is unfortunate that the word fat is used to describe these two totally different meanings. Because the same word carries those meanings many of us tempt to believe that as a result of eating fat free food we will not gain fat on our bodies.

The truth is that eating fat does not necessarily mean that this fat will be put on our bodies as extra pounds. Fat has more calories per gram than many other ingredients. Eating a lot of fat means consuming much more energy than our body needs and extra energy means the body turning this energy into layers fat reserves. It is really the energy in the fat and not the fat itself that is fattening.

So don't think that just by avoiding fat you will avoid getting fat - that is just not true. Fat free food is less tasty than food with fat. Many times in order to compensate for the lost of taste food companies add sugar and other ingredients to their products. Processed sugar is a very low quality source of energy. In fact the body can only use that energy for a very short time after it was consumed. Since most of us are not going to jog right after consuming sugar the body will have nothing to do with that extra energy but convert it to fat.

Sugar turns into fat in our body. Many people do not realize that or just ignore that fact. Consuming fat free food that is rich in sugar is not different than consuming food with a lot of fat or just consuming a lot fat and calories. The body is an amazing machine and it is very efficient. Energy that can not be used or is not needed is reserved for the future and the way in which the body reserves energy is by building extra layers of fat. So when we eat fatty food we actually just consume too much energy - the reason we gain weight is not because we eat fat that sticks to out body but because that fat has too much energy and the excess energy is converted to layers of fat by our body. And when we eat fat free food that is rich in sugar our body will again have excess energy that can not be used and that will be converted to layers of fat too.

To conclude it is important to understand that fat free does not mean healthy or non fattening food. Always check the nutrition facts of the food you consume to determine that you are not consuming too many calories or too much sugar. It is better to have some fat in your food and less sugar than too much sugar and no fat at all. As always the best diet is one that preaches for moderation in the quantity of food and in its nutrition. Make sure your calories are consumed from nutritious ingredients and not from just sugar and fat.
 
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Your Body Talks Only Truth - Believe it and Lose Fat Quickly

By: Elroy EdisonYour body has the capacity to talk truth only. It will show the right signs always as if God has given it the truth serum when He made it. If it wants to convey to you that you need to take care of it, it will show in many ways like getting fat, etc. So you should act immediately to signs like body fat and lose fat quickly.

To lose fat quickly, your approach should have both the diet and exercises regimens in it. While your diet regimen will give you the maximum results in your aim, the importance of the exercises regimen can not be underestimated. Exercises help you by improving your blood circulation so that the required nourishment is carried to all parts of your body. It is also proved that due to increased blood circulation, the body produces certain chemicals that can easily flush out the toxins of your body. Toxins of your body mostly remain in the fat cells and once they are flushed out, you can easily attack the fat cells with your attempts and lose fat quickly.

Your exercises regimen must consist of cardio as well as weight-training exercises. You should do your weight training exercises first in your exercises sessions, followed by the cardio exercises. Cardio exercises are capable of burning your calories very effectively and weight-training exercises build your muscles. Muscles should always have sufficient calories to maintain themselves and hence they will keep on drawing calories from the foods you eat and if they are not sufficient, they will utilize the calories stored in your fat and hence you will lose your fat quickly. Surprisingly, muscles keep burning calories continuously whether you are sleeping or doing your exercises.

Hence, your exercises regimen must be given importance and should never be missed. If you feel fatigued due to the length of your exercises sessions, you can devise ways innovatively to make them interesting. You can schedule them during your favorite program on the television or when your lovable music is played so that your mind will dwell on the program or music and forget the fatigue involved in your sessions. You can also shorten the sessions and have them done several times during the day instead of having one lengthy session that may induce boredom. You also have hundreds of exercises and hence you can try various types to make your exercises sessions as enjoyable as possible.

Exercises also improve your metabolism and hence your calories are burned more efficiently. Diseases like heart problems, diabetes and blood pressure will not even dare to attack you if you do your exercises. Especially, yogic exercises and cardio exercises keep these ailments at bay. Yogic exercises are said to keep your stress and tension under control. These yogic exercises are ably aided by deep breathing and meditation in controlling these ailments.
Stress and tension cause fat gains because according to psychologists, you tend to overeat when you have bouts of stress and anxiety attacks. You want to derive strength mentally by eating like that. But if you learn to manage your stress and anxiety, such tendencies to overeat can easily be overcome. Exercises, in general, keep your anxiety levels within limits.

If you are stressed out in your office also, it is better to stop working and have a stroll in the nearby park. This will do a world of good not only for controlling your stress but for giving a good exercise to your body. Exercises will give you the maximum effect if you do them in the wee hours of the day on an empty stomach. Since there will not be any calories to draw from, your body will draw calories from the fat and hence you can lose fat quickly. Additionally, you get the benefit of breathing fresh, unpolluted air in the early morning hours. The unpolluted ozone that is present during such hours bestows immense benefits to your health.

If you have a good diet plan along with your exercises regimen, you can definitely lose fat quickly and lead a healthy life.

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Mushrooms, White Beans and Arugula

 

Serves 4 to 6

The deep earthy flavor and meaty texture of cremini mushrooms is the base of this hearty recipe. Add the arugula to the hot pasta just before serving to preserve some of the leafy texture and punch of the greens.

Ingredients

1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed, rinsed and quartered
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 sage leaves, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added white beans (1 1/2 cups), drained and rinsed
12 ounces whole wheat pasta
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch arugula, washed and tough stems removed (about 4 tightly packed cups)

Method

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large high-sided skillet over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms begin to soften, shrink and release their liquid, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth to the pan, scraping the brown bits up off the bottom as the liquid sizzles. Take care to avoid the hot steam that rises when the liquid hits the pan. Reduce the liquid by about half, stirring often for 2 minutes. Add garlic, vinegar and sage and cook 1 minute longer.

Add remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. The sauce will thicken as the liquid reduces by about half and as the beans release some starches into it.

Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain pasta and add it to the mushrooms along with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce. Stir arugula into the hot pasta just until the greens wilt slightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 13oz/369g-wt.): 370 calories (20 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 70g total carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 15g protein

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White Bean and Spinach Salad

Serves 4 to 6

With so few ingredients, this salad is surprisingly substantial thanks to the protein and fiber of the beans and big flavors from red onion and a bold Dijon dressing. This is an excellent cold side salad for grilled meals or sandwiches.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked no-salt-added cannellini beans (from 2 (15-ounce) cans beans, drained and rinsed)
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves (about 1/4 pound), tough stems removed
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method

In a large mixing bowl combine beans and onion. Slice spinach into thin ribbons and add to the beans.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar and Italian seasoning. Pour dressing over the bean mixture and stir to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately or chill until ready to use.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 6oz/168g-wt.): 170 calories (5 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 32g total carbohydrate (12g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 10g protein

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Tags: No Cook, Portable and Picnic, Dairy Free, High Fiber, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

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ARGI+

At a glance

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L-Arginine is an amino acid that’s so potent, scientists refer to it as the ‘Miracle Molecule.’ This is because our bodies convert L-Arginine into nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels relax and open wide for greater blood flow. Greater blood flow supports many important functions in our body:

• Healthy blood pressure levels
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• Immune function
• Muscle growth
• Bone & tissue growth & repair
• Male sexual function
• Fat and glucose metabolism
• Anti-aging hormone production and more

With so many health benefits, ARGI+ provides all the power of L-Arginine, plus:

• Pomegranate – well-known for its strong antioxidant properties
• Red Wine Extract – to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Grape Skin and Berry extracts for cardiovascular and immune system health

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Formula Ingredients
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 80mg
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 5mcg
Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone) 75mcg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 1.4mg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 2.5mg
Folate (as folic acid) 200mcg
L-Argine 5mg
Proprietary Forever Fruit Blend* 220mg
*Includes: grape skin extract, pomegranate extract, red wine extract, elderberry juice powder, raspberry juice powder, morello cherry juice powder, blackberry juice powder, blackcurrant juice powder and blueberry juice powder.

Other Ingredients
Citric acid, natural mixed berry flavour, xylitol, d-ribose, and sucralose.

Contents
300g (10.6oz).

Suggested Use
One scoop of ARGI+ mixed well with 8oz of water or Aloe Vera Gel, once daily.
Note: if you have a heart condition, are pregnant or taking other medication, consult your doctor before using this product.

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