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Processed foods to avoid (with alternatives):
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1) Breakfast cereals
- Give you a huge sugar spike (high glycemic index) followed by a slump
- Limited nutritional value (empty calories)
- Get hungry again sooner
Alternative:
- oatmeal/porridge (slow release energy, low glycemic index)
- eggs (high protein)
- Give you a huge sugar spike (high glycemic index) followed by a slump
- Limited nutritional value (empty calories)
- Get hungry again sooner
Alternative:
- oatmeal/porridge (slow release energy, low glycemic index)
- eggs (high protein)
2) Fizzy Drinks
- High in sugar and additives
- Can cause insulin resistance and increased risk of T2 diabetes
- DONâT drink your calories
Alternatives:
- WATER (the liquid of the gods, drink it in. 3-4L per day)
- Soda water with a squeeze of fresh lemon
- High in sugar and additives
- Can cause insulin resistance and increased risk of T2 diabetes
- DONâT drink your calories
Alternatives:
- WATER (the liquid of the gods, drink it in. 3-4L per day)
- Soda water with a squeeze of fresh lemon
3) Cakes, Pastries etc
- High calorific foods with next to no nutritional value
- High in sugar causing blood sugar spike and then slump
- âEmptyâ calories
Alternative:
- Dark chocolate (less sugar)
- Nuts (healthy fats, high in calories but provide protein, zinc etc)
- High calorific foods with next to no nutritional value
- High in sugar causing blood sugar spike and then slump
- âEmptyâ calories
Alternative:
- Dark chocolate (less sugar)
- Nuts (healthy fats, high in calories but provide protein, zinc etc)
4) Processed meat (chicken nuggets, ham etc)
- Poor quality meat that is pumped full of water and additives to increase shelf-life
Alternatives:
- Chicken breast (low fat, high protein)
- Steak (high protein, iron, vit B12)
- Poor quality meat that is pumped full of water and additives to increase shelf-life
Alternatives:
- Chicken breast (low fat, high protein)
- Steak (high protein, iron, vit B12)
5. Bread
Thereâs a reason homemade bread goes stale so quickly but supermarket bread lasts for a week.
No itâs not magic. Itâs due to the preservatives and additives.
Avoid as much as possible. Yes you can treat yourself but try healthier alternatives (spelt, rye, wholegrain)
Thereâs a reason homemade bread goes stale so quickly but supermarket bread lasts for a week.
No itâs not magic. Itâs due to the preservatives and additives.
Avoid as much as possible. Yes you can treat yourself but try healthier alternatives (spelt, rye, wholegrain)
In summary; the list of processed foods is endless. Iâve focussed on a few with easy, healthier alternatives that are readily accessible.
But donât take my word for it.
Give it a try and see how much better you feel.
Goodbye lethargy and tiredness.
Hello energy for days
But donât take my word for it.
Give it a try and see how much better you feel.
Goodbye lethargy and tiredness.
Hello energy for days
