Not always is your mood determined by your stress level. The types of foods we eat can also alter our mood for better or for worse. I recently read an article, written by Lee Zerbe on types of foods that not only are bad for you health/weight loss, but also bad for you quality of life. As a fitness trainer I believe it’s my job to inform our South Windsor and Glastonbury bootcamp clients about certain topics that can help improve your life. Below are 3 foods that are commonly consumed in every house hold and an alternative given from me to keep you on track to you fitness goals.
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Soda
– Full of sugar, syrup, fake sugar and did I mention sugar? If you’re trying to
lose weight or not gain any than stay away from foods high in sugar. But
besides that these drinks turn to fat inside our bodies, sending our moods
plummeting after the initial sugar rush. All you want to do is lay down, and a
tired you is an unmotivated you.
Try this instead – water with lemon, green tea, herbal
tea.
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Potato
Chips – Loaded with fats from oils as well as bad carbohydrates. Empty calories
from these means you can eat a lot of them putting on the calories and they aren’t
sufficiently burned easily. One interesting fact I didn’t know is the chips
are fried up in oils laden with omega-6 fatty acids that block out
mood-enhancing, brain-building omega-3 fatty acids.
Try this instead – microwaveable non-butter popcorn
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Peanuts
– This one took me a little by surprise.
I know peanuts are the highest calorie nut with the most fat. They are
good fats but too much of anything is never good. The packaged, salted peanuts
commonly served at holiday parties are high in sodium and questionable food additives,
including monosodium glutamate (MSG), an artificial flavoring linked to
migraines, weakness, burning sensations, wheezing, and difficulty breathing in
some people. I did not know that about peanuts, that’s why it’s important to
read labels.
Try this instead – unsalted almonds, unsalted cashews
Unpackaged, micro
processed foods are the best options out there. Look for these options before thinking
about anything else. Here at M.E.L.T. Fitness Studio we give our South Windsor,
and Glastonbury personal training clients food logs. After our clients log
their food, we review it with them to show them where they can make healthy
changes.
A healthy body and mind are the keys to
staying active, fit and positive lifestyle. Fuel up on foods that fuel your
mind and body.
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~AG
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