healthy food – Page 16 – Little Choices

Choose Wisely – Coconut Milk

There are so many outstanding coconut products on the market, and if you choose wisely you can enjoy the many benefits each of them have to offer. Today let’s talk about coconut milk. Coconut milk is a good source of calcium, manganese, selenium, zinc and iron. Coconuts are an excellent source of good saturated fats…

Choose Wisely – Dining out (Hamburgers)

From time to time we all enjoy going out for dinner and having a nice, juicy hamburger. This is a perfect dining out choice for P3 and of course for life! However, if you NEED to dine out, you can still do this, even on P2, if you choose wisely! For P2 this is not…

Whole Grains are the Real Deal

Refined grains are like knock-off designer handbags. You have see them everywhere because they are cheaper than the real ones. These knock-offs may look like the real deal, but when you look closer you’ll see it’s NOT. Refined grains are stripped of important nutrients and when the manufactures put back in the nutrients (Enriched) they…

Choose Wisely – Cheese

Cheese. So many of us love cheese and can’t wait to introduce it back into our diets. First a word of caution – cheese can cause gains, so we suggest to introduce it slowly and in moderation. Try and stick to 1 oz when introducing. When choosing cheese, choose white over the yellow/orange variety due to the…

Choose Wisely – Ice Cream

Most of us love ice cream and can’t wait to savor in the creamy dessert after being on a diet. This weeks Choose Wisely article is to help you make the wisest choice when you are ready to dive into a creamy ice cream treat. The best way to enjoy ice cream is to make…

Choose Wisely – Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for years for numerous reasons including including increased energy, weight loss and aiding in digestion. It contains many nutrients which include minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron, and vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6. Choose This: Organic,…