There are so many protein bars available on the market today it can be hard to choose the best one. Some, I’ve discovered during my research, are not better than candy bars! In order to find the best, healthiest bar, we need to know what makes a protein bar healthy. I’ve defined a set of rules, just like I’ve done previously for deciding on the best meal replacement shakes, “Choosing the Best meal replacement shakes”. The 7 most important features of a healthy protein bar 1 – High Quality Protein (Minimum 5 grams per bar) It’s amazing how little protein…
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When you want to lose weight, hunger can be a major obstacle. Losing weight inevitably means eating less and that can cause your stomach to rumble. If you have good willpower, you may be able to resist hunger but, even if your willpower is like iron, at some point you will quit your diet and eat too much of the wrong kind of food. Doing this occasionally is no big deal but if it happens a lot, you’ll never get good results from your diet. However, what if you could eat less without feeling hungry? What is dieting didn’t make…
Pizza – who doesn’t love a slice? Unfortunately, store-bought pizza is inevitably unhealthy and who’s got time to make pizza at home except as a special treat. I’m a pizza-lower so when I discovered these zucchini pizza bites, I was very happy indeed. These tasty treats take no more than a few minutes to make and you can modify the recipe to include your favorite pizza toppings. Just make sure you read the label on your tomato paste jar and seek out the lowest added sugar product you can find. That being said, you use so little of the stuff…
This snack is so easy to make that even if you are in the midst of a real hunger-panic, you should have no problem throwing it together to satisfy your need for a snack. No cooking, no food prep, super tasty – what’s not to like? Even better, it’s completely free from sugar and virtually carb-free too so you won’t derail your diet. The protein and fat also ensures you are going to stay fuller for longer. Note: If you’re looking for a serious recipe book with low sugar recipes I highly recommend you the one by Diane Sanfilippo. It’s…
Most energy bars are not really much better than candy and are packed with refined sugar and artificial additives. However, I know that, sometimes, we all need a boost to help get us through the day – especially before a workout. These energy balls are high in healthy fats and natural sugars but completely devoid of any chemical nastiness and are the ideal high energy snack. They are also filling and very tasty! Needless to say, despite being free from unhealthy added sugars, if you were to eat too many of these tasty treats, you could very well end up…
Nuts and seeds are packed full of nutritional goodness but most commercially produced varieties are dry roasted, packed with loads of salt and sugar, and are really REALLY unhealthy. If you like a savory nibble from time to time, try this excellent recipe but beware, you’ll be making quite a big batch so I strongly suggest that you divide the end product into sensibly-sized portions of around an ounce to avoid overeating. I make sure I separate the mix into small, Ziploc bags (available on amazon.com) to make sure I don’t inadvertently eat too much. This also helps keep them…
These savory turkey and avocado toasts are high in protein and healthy fats and will definitely hit the spot! No matter what time you eat them, you’ll find that they are filling, tasty and satisfying. The combination of protein and healthy fats help to stabilize your blood glucose levels and really help stop hunger it its tracks. This is one of my favorite ready-in-minutes snacks. I have found this recipe at the very known blog called BBC Food Blog and I make sure I always have the ingredients on my shopping list. Note: 110 low sugar recipes are included on The…
Take it from one who knows; hunger can really make sticking to a healthy diet difficult. Once hunger strikes, your brain goes into hunter/gatherer mode and can cause you to seek out and chow down on the nearest convenient source of calories. Inevitably, this won’t be anything that’s good for you and will very likely be one of those foods linked directly to spiking your insulin – donuts and candy for example. As you know by now, eating lots of sugar does nothing good for your health and will cause you to gain weight fast. Not only that, sugar doesn’t…
Meal replacement diets are a great way to lose weight, drop fat, and feel great. In fact, it’s probably one of my favorite diets. Meal replacement diets are so easy! All you have to do is swap one meal a day for a meal replacement shake and you will lose weight. There is no need to count calories or exercise like a crazy person; just have a shake in place of your biggest meal of the day. However, because any lifestyle change can be hard initially, here are FIVE tried-and-tested tips to help make your meal replacement plan much easier……
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast helps kick-start your metabolism, stabilize your blood glucose, and ward off mid-morning hunger. I know for a fact that, if I skip breakfast, I usually experience a mid-morning energy slump which is usually accompanied by a craving for junk food and coffee! But, most breakfast cereals are full of sugar; just read the nutrition label if you don’t believe me! Sugar plus a whole lot of refined wheat, rice, or other grains mean that most popular cereals are the absolute opposite of…