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WELL-BEING
IT’S JUST
NOT TRUE!
Eating only salads will help you lose weight.
False. Well, and also true, as it goes without saying that if you
only eat salads then clearly you’d lose weight… but in a very
unhealthy way – along with losing hair, bone density, teeth
enamel, nail strength, shall we go on? If you’re trying to lose
weight, choose salads that have added proteins such as grilled
chicken, egg or sunflower seeds. Remember, it takes a lot of
energy to burn off stored fat and bump up metabolism! It’s
not rocket science: Just eat healthy and keep moving!
If you have high cholesterol, stop eating eggs.
False. A study (‘Food Chemistry’, 2011) found that eating
eggs on a regular basis may reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease, cancer, can lower blood pressure, plus eggs are high
in antioxidants, proteins, and are low in calories. The key is
moderation, and the common recommendation by Holistic
Food Nutritionists is to limit to 4-6 eggs per week.
Speaking of eggs… Omega-3 eggs are better for you.
False. Omega-3 is critical to neurological and coronary health
development, but if you’re looking to increase your “omeganess” by eating these eggs, then you’d have to consume half a
dozen eggs daily to satisfy the recommended 1,000 mg intake.
You’re better off eating salmon or trout twice per week and
taking a high quality supplement.
Passion fruit lowers blood pressure.
True. Passion fruit is high on potassium which helps to regular
blood pressure. Same goes for bananas and apricots. Be sure
to eat the real thing rather than drink the juice, as then you’ll
avoid all the extra added sugars.
Drinking diet pop is better than drinking regular pop.
False, oh so false! The artificial sweeteners in diet pop slow
down your metabolism and make you crave more sugar and
carbohydrates. Instead – and if you must drink the stuff – serve
2/3 regular pop in a glass and add sparkling water. You’ll be
used to the “toned down” flavour in no time.
Carbohydrates make you fat.
False. Loading up on sugary and refined-carbs – such as
white bread, pasta, donuts and pastries, even beer (dubbed
the “liquid bread”) – can increase your weight due to their
lack of necessary nutrients vs. caloric intake. But cutting out
carbs completely is damaging to your whole-health nutrition
and main source of energy fuel and fibre. Instead, choose
healthier carb-containing foods such as vegetables and beans
(green beans, lentils), fruits (apples, bananas), whole grain
foods (oatmeal, brown rice), seeds (sunflower, almonds).
WHY SUGAR & PECTIN-FREE
JAMS ARE BEST
In order for commercial pectin to set, 55-85% of the jam
or jelly must be sugar. This means that your homemade
creation would contain more sugar than fruit!
This super-easy recipe uses superfood Chia seeds (available
in bulk just about everywhere), which naturally ‘gel-up’
when cooked and cooled. Honey is used instead of sugar,
making it an even healthier option.
The result? Deliciously healthy fruit jam which can
also be enjoyed as a sweet snack or on natural yogourt
and granola for breakfast!
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