Halloumi chia salad
Ingredients:
iceberg lettuce
grilled light halloumi
tomatoes
cucumbers
chia seeds
lemon juice and olive oil
Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl and serve.
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What is a healthy gut?
Bacteria reach ten times the number of cells in the entire body around tens of billions. There are 1000 different bacteria in the colon. Prebiotic are a special form of dietary fiber,present in plants and vegetables (asparagus,leeks,yams..),which act as fertilizers for the good bacteria in your gut whereas probiotics are live bacteria in yogurt,dairy products and pills that compete with bad bacteria in your gut to maintain a good regularity,they can be killed depending on heat,acidity or die with time.
Artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners might trick your body into thinking it is getting some energy from the sweet taste of the artificial sugar without getting the same amount of calories thus impairing insulin function.Researchers showed that people who drank diet sodas tend to eat more in order to compensate for the calories lost in the sodas. Stevia is being used by poplar soda brands for a healthier option of drinks however because of its licorice aftertaste stevia is going through a lot of processing to neutralize it thus making it less healthy.
If you want to cut sugar opt for coconut syrup , honey and stevia as they are natural sources of sweeteners .
It is better to train your taste buds to have your tea and coffee without sugar in order for your body to be less demanding of extreme flavors.
Cheese bites
Ingredients:
-Wholewheat crackers
-Brie cheese
-cranberries
-walnuts
If you have a cheese craving go for that snack it is fulfilling and yummy.
Paleo diet vs wholesome eating
Low carbohydrate diets are very popular as being a quick fix to rapid weight loss. There is a multitude of books such as The Paleo diet ,The Atkins diet with different titles giving the same diet tips and a lot of people swear by it. I personally do not recommend it for more than 2 weeks or in case of a weight loss plateau.
Whenever you take the decision to go on a low carbohydrate diet refrain from eating animal fat which are high in saturated fat and add some whole grains,veggies,fruits and nuts.Engaging in a low carbohydrate diet for too long may impair your kidney function and give you bad breath. Always think that a healthy lifestyle is a diet that you can do your whole life rather than for a short period of time.
Stairs vs lift
Climbing the stairs is the best decision you can possibly take to be physically active, it firms your body and adds some activity to your day specially if you are too busy to hit the gym. Walking and taking the stairs at work keeps your blood circulating after long hours sitting in front of your computer.
Take a walk during lunch break for a healthy and active body.
