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@@@ Protein Bars
Protein bars are an infamous staple of the health food isle but beware, not all of them are created equal. Be smart, read the label. Important tips to remember when shopping for protein bars: Watch out for high saturated fat and calorie options. Try to find a bar that has less than 250 calories, less than 2 grams of saturated fat and less than 8 grams of sugar with at least 2 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Shank s top picks are Think Thin and Quest Bars. Another healthy alternative to store bought protein bars is making your own at home. Check out one of Shank s favorite homemade recipes: Quick and Easy (key words) No Bake Protein Bars by .
Turkey Bacon
While turkey bacon may be slightly healthier than regular pork bacon, it still isn't very healthy, especially for people who are trying to monitor their fat and sodium intake. Yes, turkey bacon is lower in calories and made from white meat instead of red meat, but it still is highly processed and contains significant amounts of fat, saturated fat and sodium. Overall, processed meats whether made from white meats (chicken, turkey) or red meat (bologna, roast beef, ham) are generally the least healthy options when it comes to proteins.
Take Away Message: You re better off consuming fresh turkey or purchasing an all-natural brand of turkey bacon like Applegate Farms, which has no added nitrates added (preservatives which add to the sodium content), and sticking to the portion size of two slices.
Veggie Chips
If the first word of a product starts with VEGETABLE you may think that it s healthy but then look at the next word, CHIPS. You re kidding yourself if you think eating veggie chips is healthy eating. Don t believe me? Just look at the ingredient list! The first ingredient (most highly concentrated ingredient in the package) certainly is not mixed vegetables; nope, the fist ingredient usually is corn flour or potato flour with small amounts of veggie powder mixed in. Yes, veggie chips may be slightly lower in calories than the average potato chip but they still are highly processed and lack nutrients.
Take Away Message: Try making homemade kale chips or sticking to the basics of eating REAL vegetables! When it comes to store bought brands of chips, try to find options that contain 240 mg of sodium, 3 grams of fat per 100 calories and at least 3 grams of fiber. My top picks are Whole Foods 365 Whole Wheat with Flax and Onion Pita Chips or Stacy s Whole Wheat Pita Chips.
Microwavable Diet Meals
Okay, so the properly portioned size of these meals may help you lose weight (at first) but filling yourself with highly processed meals full of artificial ingredients and sodium is a real mistreatment to your body. I suggest that you try to cook meals in bulk and freeze them. Single servings of 4 ounces of protein (chicken, fish filets, and lean beef) stay well in the freezer along with frozen vegetables. If you re packing a meal for work, try batch cooking single servings of meals in microwavable dishes so you can easily transport them and pop them in the microwave; you know, the same way you pop those meals that have 50 ingredients that are hard to pronounce; it can be that easy, if you plan.
Take Away Message: If you do not have time to batch cook during the week and microwavable meals are your only option then try organic or natural microwavable brands such as Amy s or Khashi. I also recommend that you add a side of veggies or a tiny side salad to make these meals more wholesome since most do not contain a whole serving of vegetables.
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