0 SUPERFOODS FOR ANTI-AGING & LONGEVITY

 SUPERFOODS FOR ANTI-AGING & LONGEVITY

We all want to live longer, healthier more fulfilling lives.  But we can't if we're filling our bodies with processed foods, sugars, high sodium and trans fats all the time. To turn back the hands of time choose wisely what you feed your body.  

Just like a race car, if you put in poor fuel you will have poor results from your car's engine; however, if you fuel your race car with racing fuel your car will utilize it's engine optimally.

Superfoods are no different for us. We are what we eat. Our bodies reflect the love and care we give it on a daily basis. If your skin look dull and your hair is lifeless that's a sure sign of your body telling you that you need to eat healthier, whole foods.

Including superfoods into your diet is highly beneficial for anti-aging and longevity in all stages of life.  If you want to live longer and happier then eat fruits and veggies that are chuck full of the goodness of life. 

Eating healthy whole fresh fruits, nuts, veggies, melons, berries and legumes are natures “fountain of youth”. You can turn back the clock better with a diet filled with super foods than you can with the “latest and greatest” anti-aging lotions and potions.

Mother Nature is constantly providing us with a new bountiful season of fresh producing filled with decadent fruits, vegetables and berries. Fresh produce is delicious and are highly nutritious.

Fresh produce is power packed with antioxidants.  Berries are known to boost immunity which wards off life-threatening diseases such as cancer and heart disease.  Berries are also an amazing anti-aging food and are packed with antioxidants and fiber.

Another superfood that aids in heart disease prevention is avocado.  Avocados can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol while raising your HDL "good" levels, and they help your body absorb heart-healthy vitamins like beta-carotene and lycopene.

TOP SUPERFOODS

Here is a list of the top 100 superfoods.  Fill your pantry and refrigerator with superfoods to have more energy, endurance, clearer skin, healthier hair and to improve your immune system.  You will soon find that the clock of time will have reversed as well as your skin will look more radiant and youthful.

Enjoy indulging in foods that will indeed make you feel healthier and more energetic to accomplish your weight loss goals and dreams.

VEGETABLES   Asparagus Avocados Beets Bell peppers Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Collard greens Cucumbers Eggplant Garlic Green beans Kale Mustard greens Onions Peas Potatoes Rainbow chard Romaine lettuce Mushrooms Spinach Summer squash Sweet potatoes Swiss chard Tomatoes Turnip greens Winter squash Yams

FRUITS   Apples Apricots Bananas Black olives Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe Cherries Cranberries Figs Grapefruit Grapes Honeydew melon Kiwifruit Lemons Limes Nectarines Oranges Papaya Peaches Pears Pineapple Plums Prunes Raisins Raspberries Strawberries Watermelon GRAINS   Amaranth Barley Brown rice Buckwheat Bulgur Corn Jasmine rice Millet Oats Quinoa Rye Whole grain breads, cereal, pasta Whole wheat breads, cereal, pasta Wild Rice

PROTEINS   Almonds Beef, lean Black beans Cashews Chicken, skinless Chickpeas Egg whites Eggs Fish BEANS Garbanzo beans Hemp seeds Hummus Kidney beans Lima beans Lentils Navy beans Nuts Peanut butter, natural Peanuts Pinto beans Pork, lean Pumpkin seeds Salmon, canned or fresh Seafood Sesame seeds Soybeans Sunflower seeds Tuna, canned or fresh Turkey, skinless Veggie burgers Walnuts Wild game, skinless IMMUNE BOOSTER Flaxseed Omega 3, 6, 9 blend Canola oil Dark chocolate Green tea Extra Virgin olive oil

Enjoy the goodness of life by eating the goodness which was literally created for health and longevity. As I always say, "If God didn't make it don't eat it." 

You can live a happier, healthier life by caring for your body as the precious gift that it is.  Happy eating! 

Carol Whitaker

Lifestyle Fitness Coach 

Life Success Coach

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0 LOW FAT COOKING & BAKING TIPS

LOW FAT COOKING & BAKING TIPS

As the holiday's creep upon us it's a time to have a few diet tricks up our sleeves to ward of the unwanted holiday weight gain. You can enjoy the festivities without the extra needless calories that will just add to your waistline.

Did you know on average people gain anywhere from 10 to 15 lbs during the sweet season of family parties and social gatherings? That's a lot of fat!

But you can be ahead of the game by using these tips & tricks to get you through the holiday season without the extra baggage around your waist, hips & thighs...

TIPS TO KEEP WEIGHT GAIN AT BAY

Everyone knows that eating a low fat diet and exercising daily will shed fat as well as keep a lean physique but a lot of people don't know how to cut down on fat & empty calories. 

Here are a few examples of how to eat smarter without sacrificing taste.

LOW-FAT COOKING TIPS

·  Use Pam cooking spray instead of butter.

·   Use Wishbone Salad Spritzers on salads &fresh veggies, it has only one calorie per spray and zero fat.

·   Use 1 Tbls of Extra Virgin Olive Oil & balsamic vinegar for salad dressing, it has the good fats that your body needs.

·   Rather than using sugar in your baking us Agave Nectar, it's a low glycemic index food that's sweeter than sugar! And you only need 1/2 the amount of the sugar called for in a recipe.

·   When baking always use butter in place of Crisco (your body knows how to process butter) and use only 1/4 to 1/2 the fat called for in any recipe.

·   Use applesauce in place of butter when baking, it makes for a light fluffy texture.

·   Use whole wheat flour in place of all flour called for in recipes. You'll have more flavor and extra fiber and nutrients to keep your system moving.

·   Use Cinnamon to add flavor and keep your blood sugar level.

·   Use dark brown sugar or Agave nectar in baking, white sugar is loaded with chemicals and will spike insulin. Remember sugar leads to fat! Period! So try to stay away from the sugary snacks that will only make you self sabotage your efforts and goals.

·   Use spices and herbs in place of sauces, be creative and mix various spices for more flavors.

·   Use low-calorie Almond milk in place of milk, it has fewer calories as well as less sugar.

·   Use fresh salsa mixed with fat-free cottage cheese or canned tuna or chicken and use fresh cut veggies for chips and salsa, it's delicious and filled with protein, fiber and nutrients!

·   Eat clean lean meats in place of high-fatty meats. Cut off all excess fat off of chicken and red meats. Cook hamburger in water and drain off all the fat and rinse; add spices and sea salt to add flavor.

·   For a sweet tooth snack have frozen berries mixed with vanilla protein powder or low-fat yogurt. If you are craving crunchy foods too add a tablespoon of slivered almonds, it's a yummy treat!

·   For a salty snack use air popcorn with fat-free butter spray and cinnamon. It's high in fiber, light and also has antioxidant benefits.

These are just a few examples of how cook & bake with healthier and with fewer calories without feeling deprived. 

You'll not only lose weight and feel great by incorporating these tips into your daily diet, but you'll find that you'll begin to feel younger too. 

Many foods mentioned are anti-aging foods that improve your skin tone, hair and vitality. Use these simple tips & tricks and you'll find that you can enjoy the holidays without gaining weight.

Have a Happy Halloween!

Carol Whitaker

Life Success Coach

http://CarolWhitaker.com

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