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In the previous 2 posts, Patrine and Abigail have covered emotional wellness, Edwin and Benedict have covered physical wellness by exercising. Thus, in this post Cenli and Shermaine is going to cover healthy eating.
Healthy eating is important because it gives the body the required nutrients to perform its functions. In addition, healthy eating also reduces our risk of getting certain illnesses and also reduces our chances of becoming obese.
In this post, we are going to share with you 1) 5 food which you think its healthy but aren't, 2) 3 healthy recipes for you!
So let's start eating right! :)
5 Foods you think its healthy - but aren't!
1) Granola
Granola
has the reputation as being the optimal snack for healthy eaters as it appears
to be filled with the whole-grain goodness of oats. However, Granola is not
very healthy after all. Yes, it looks like goodness in a bowl because there are
lots of “oats” but in the process of turning oats into granola, fat and sugar
are added.
“Many are made with added chocolate, sugars, and "chicory root extract," which is mostly inulin, a sugar made from plants that is also a source of soluable fiber. Inulin, which is largely undigestible, adds both sugar and supplemental fiber to make granola look healthier than it is.”
Yup,
that’s right! So granola lovers, get a grip on granola!
2) Vitamin-Enriched Water
Yes, vitamin water provides you with the nutrients that you need, multivitamin enriched water usually contains 2.5 servings or more when you read the nutrition label but that also implies that you are consuming twice the amount of calories and sugar listed on the label! Have you realized that?
3) Spinach Wraps & Pasta
Spinach
wraps and pastas definitely add a decorative flair to your meal, but that's
about it. Spinach green tortillas and noodles actually sounds very healthy as it is made of spinach but did you know that the actual amount of spinach added is
trivial compared with what you would get if you added your own spinach leaves
in your dish?
This super green is added more for color than for
nutrition. Spruce up your spinach! Add your own spinach leaves!
4) Diet Soda
Calorie-free
isn't tantamount with healthy. The soda could be displacing
much-needed water and calcium-rich milk. Some sodas could even put you
at risk for bone loss. Research have shown that phosphoric acid, found in dark
colas, may leach calcium from your bones, increasing your risk of osteoporosis.
Ditch the soda!
5) Muffins
They are also loaded with calories, unhealthy fats, refined flour and added sugars. Bran muffins can trick you into thinking they are healthy because the word "bran".
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3 Healthy recipes for you!
1) Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy and quick recipe that you can totally consider. It definitely healthier than fast food and food court! Most importantly it suits our Asian taste!
Ingredients:
1) 2 teaspoons butter
2) 1 cup sliced
3) 1/2 cup chopped onion
4) 1 small potato, diced
5) 1 teaspoon of thyme
6) 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning
7) 4 cans of chicken broth
8) 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
9) 4 ounces egg noodles
10) 2 cups of cooked chicken
11) parsley
Directions:
1) Melt butter in large pot.
2) Sauté the celery, carrot and onion for 2 minutes.
3) Add potato, thyme, poultry seasoning, chicken broth and bouilion.
4) Bring to a boil.
5) Add noodles and chicken and cook on low for 20 minutes.
6) Sprinkle with parsley.
Do you know that egg noodles has lesser fats than normal noodles?
2) Healthy Bubble Milk Tea!
Craving for something sweet to drink besides sodas and bubble teas? yes this is totally possible!!!!! This recipe replaced the normal cream milk that most bubbletea stores used to give a healthier choice of drinking your favourite milktea!
Ingredients:
1) I tablespoon of matcha powder
2) 1 cup of almond milk
3) 1/2 cup of ice cubes
4) 10 drops of liquid stevia for sweetening
5) 1/4 cup of boba balls
AND SIMPLY JUST BLEND IT!
Did you know that almond milk is healthier??!?!?
Read more at http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/healthy-bubble-milk-tea-boba-yes-its-possible#dRi8lHJUZcKjFj1H.99
3) Chunky Cinnamon Apple Muffins
That's right~ muffins can be healthy if you choose the right ingredients! choose wisely!
Ingredients:
1) 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2) 2 teaspoon baking soda
3) 2 egg whites
4) 1/2 cup honey
5) 1/4 cup safflower oil
6) 3/4 cup of milk of choice ( almond, soy, rice or cow (low fat))
7) 2 medium apple peeled and well chopped
8) 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Do you know that cinnamon reduces the risk of high cholesterol??!!?!
Directions:
Bake at 350F for 20 min or until you do the toothpick test and it comes out smooth. For more detailed instructions, click here.
Read more at http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/healthy-desserts/chunky-cinnamon-apple-muffins-a-healthy-fall-treat#fQKQrCkpcOaSffGM.99
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To conclude, you don't have to restrict your diet and curbing the cravings and forgoing your favourites.
Afterall, life is short and our group live by this motto:
Live to eat and eat to live,
but of course remember to maintain a balanced diet ok! :p
As this post is coming to an end,
the Ohsobeaute team just wanna say a big THANK YOU to you for your support. We hope that you've like the posts and found these posts helpful for you!
Lastly, we wish you guys all the best and hope that you will be able to live your life happy with greater confidence. Goodbye!
Once again...
Stay beautiful!
With love;
Ohsobeaute Team
Ohsobeaute Team
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