You’ve probably got some version of this memo already, but it’s worth repeating. As a society, we’ve really got food all backwards. We consume processed sugars and junk food at an unprecedented rate, and in the meantime 90% of Americans don’t get enough fruits and …
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It’s that time of year again. The time when you and everyone you know is having a holiday party and you’re constantly browsing the Internet for easy appetizers you can bring along. If you’re sick of the usual cheese platters or not willing to attempt to make 100 bacon wrapped scallops, your solution is right here. Why not offer a healthy but still delicious alternative to the usual treats by making one of the following hummus and fresh guacamole dips?
1. Skinny Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo or sour cream in this ranch dip recipe for a healthier veggie dip with 67% less calories and 88% less fat. You can use packaged ranch dip mix or even make your own.
2. Homemade Pico de Gallo Guacamole
Fresh guacamole dips are always better when made with homemade pico de gallo salsa and cilantro. Serve with baked tortilla chips or crackers.
3. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
Just two tablespoons of hummus a day can help you meet your weekly bean recommendation. This healthy hummus recipe, made with red peppers and a pinch of cayenne pepper, is sure to be a hit at your holiday party!
4. Spicy Guacamole
Chopped jalapeno peppers make this dip perfect for your guests who love a little kick. A helpful tip when making guacamole: choose the ripest avocados possible. If your avocados aren’t ripe enough, they will be difficult to mash and you will end up with a chunky dip.
5. Basil Pesto Hummus
Topped with toasted pine nuts for extra flair, this hummus recipe pairs perfectly with raw veggies or pita chips. If you need another reason to serve hummus, legumes like chickpeas are associated with a lower risk of CHD and cardiovascular disease.
Hummus, Greek yogurt and fresh guacamole dips are a healthier alternative to offer at your holiday party as a good source of protein or a low fat choice. The holiday season is famous for going overboard on cookies, creamy casseroles and other delicious treats so choosing a healthier dip is one way to add some balance. Your guests, and their waistlines, will thank you!
When the summer heat kicks in and everything around you seems to be melting, what’s your go-to treat? For most people around the world, it’s ice cream. Over 90% of households in the United States alone partake in this frozen treat on a regular basis. …
Those who eat less than four half-cup servings of vegetables every day on a consistent basis are at an increased risk for things like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and some forms of cancer, according to a study published in the journal, “Preventing Chronic Disease.” So why are more people not taking their health more seriously by ensuring that they get the right amount of nutrients? Well, the simple answer is, they make it too complicated for themselves. So read on for a few ways that simply adding juice to your diet can help you.
Keep It Simple
When you decide that you want to get healthy, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is taking it too far too quickly. If you’ve never put serious thought into being healthy, you can’t cut out every unhealthy habit at once, or you’re bound to fail. Jumping into a full-on organic juice cleanse can be difficult if you aren’t used to it, and you don’t need to start eating only organic right away. Little by little, train your body to fuel itself with healthy options, and you’ll succeed. Incorporating juice can be a simple way to incorporate nutrients into your diet without jumping too far.
Get Healthy
A juice cleanse can help you reset your body while still ensuring you get the right amount of nutrients. Studies show that 91% of Americans don’t get the recommended amount of vegetables, and 87% aren’t getting the right amount of fruits either. Using organic juice to cleanse your body and then continuing to drink it on your journey to becoming healthy can finally get you the right amounts of necessary nutrients!
Accessibility
When you’re looking for a place to purchase juices from, you should consider a business that offers juice delivery. Juice delivery ensures that you get the juice you want, where you want it, whether you have it delivered to your work or your home. A juice delivery service makes things more accessible, and you will be more inclined to stick with your goals.
Do you agree with these tips on getting healthy by using juices? Have you tried this on your own weight loss journey? What was your experience like?
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If you?re feeling depressed, anxious, or simply tired and out of shape, you don?t have to change your entire life or take a miracle drug to feel better. The answer may lie in something as simple as a juice detox cleanse. The sad fact is that Americans, on average, consume twice the recommended amount of sodium, and 91% of Americans don?t eat their recommended amount of vegetables. Ironically enough, these vegetables Americans are skipping out on are rich in potassium and water, flushing the sodium out of the system and restoring the body?s natural balance. Finding the best 3 day cleanse for you could change your life. So what are your options?
1. The Summer Juice Fast
The Summer Juice Fast might be the best 3 day cleanse for people who want to get rid of all toxins in their bodies. It involves cutting out things like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, dairy products, grain, and wheat from the diet in the week prior to the cleanse. Then, in the preceding 24 to 28 hours, you ease into raw food only. It also advises a colonic or enema prior to the cleanse, which is why this juicing cleanse may not be for everyone. Recipes include cooling cleansers or alkaline cleansers for breakfast, orange and kiwi for lunch, and beet recipes, among others, for dinner. This cleanse recommends diluting sugary, fruit-bases juices with as much water as there is juice, to reduce sugar absorption. However, remember: 87% of Americans don?t eat the recommended amount of fruit, so don?t shy away from it!
2. Juice Cleanse Delivery
As you can see, the above juicing cleanse plan involves a lot of work and attention to detail that some people ? especially busy professionals and parents ? can?t afford. A busy schedule doesn?t, however, mean that you have to miss out on juicing. The best 3 day cleanse ? or 5 day, or even 1 day ? cleanse for people on the go may be a juice cleanse delivery. These plans can be catered to your needs and delivered to your doorstep, all organized from the comfort of your computer.
3. Joe Cross?s 3 Day Juice Cleanse
Dr. Oz recommends Joe Cross?s 3 day juice cleanse, which, like the first cleanse, is meant to be done on your own. The 3 day cleanse is meant to be done over the weekend, and involves ingredients like carrot, apple, and ginger juice as well as gazpacho juice on the first day alone. This cleanse has you juice 5 times throughout the day. The cons of this are similar to those of the first in that it?s not very accessible for busy people. Some of the juices involved are also difficult to get your hands on. But the choice is yours. No matter which cleanse you choose, you?re sure to detox!
If you aren’t on the hummus bandwagon yet, your snack repertoire is severely lacking in variety. There is nothing in the world of food quite like hummus when it comes to adding and mixing different flavors to develop something truly unique. Whether you’re in the …
