9 Foods That Melt Away Flab!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Miss P

Are you eating right? If you want to lose the flab, make sure you eat right. Here’s 9 food that can help you lose flab!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE HEALTHIEST MEAT

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Miss P

It is important that you know which is the best meat option for your specific diet and lifestyle, for most types of meat, more fat means more flavor, but a healthy seasoning can boost the flavor without fat.

Don’t be fooled by fancy names, the USDA grades meat based on juiciness, flavor, and texture, but it doesn’t take nutritional information into account, therefore cuts labeled “Prime” are the fattiest, with thick marbling, which can be read as layers of fat, tender meat, and lots of flavor. “Choice” cuts are high quality but leaner, and “Select” meats are the leanest cuts with little to no marbling.

The following chart will can give you a more complete guide on how to choose the healthiest meats depending on your taste:

Recent studies have questioned the popular idea that saturated fat is linked to cardiovascular disease and other health problems, but some research actually suggests a little saturated fat can actually be beneficial to health.

Those sticking to a Paleolithic or low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may want to seek out fattier steaks and chops.

People trying to manage high blood pressure or cholesterol are often advised to pick leaner cuts of meat.

The great meat debate isn’t just about fat content, consumers are considering more environmentally friendly and ethical choices like grass-fed beef and free-range chicken which tend to be slightly lower in overall fat and higher in omega-3 fatty acids than conventional meats because of the compounds found in grass and other naturally-occurring animal feed.

10 FOODS FOR A FLAT STOMACH

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Miss P

1. Almonds
These extra-lean nuts are packed with filling fiber, protein and powerful antioxidant, vitamin E, all of which your body needs to produce energy, build and maintain muscle tissue, and regulate blood sugar, also to prevent cravings that eventually may lead to overeating. But this is just the beginning of almonds benefits, they also block calories, and, because of the composition of their cells, they help reduce the absorption of all of their fat.

2. Eggs
Eggs are one of the better sources of protein and amino acids, which balance your body levels, therefore you feel less hungry throughout the day, because of their protein and fat. Begin your day with a couple in a delicious omelet.

3. Soy
Soybeans are the perfect option for almost any meal thanks to their incredible versatility, and they are also packed with antioxidants, fiber and protein.

4. Apples
A large apple has five grams of fiber, but it’s also nearly 85 percent water, which helps you feel full, they also contain quercetin, a compound shown to help fight certain cancers, reduce cholesterol damage, and promote healthy lungs, have you ever notice apples appear in almost every healthy list? That’s got to mean something!

5. Berries
Berries are known for being nature’s powerful antioxidant, which help you get more results from your workout by improving the blood flow, but they are also loaded with fiber, which traps food particles and shuttles them out of your system before they’re fully digested.

6. Leafy greens
They are so low in calories that you’ll burn more calories eating them than what they provide, and they are also loaded with filling fiber and calcium, an essential ingredient for muscle contraction. In other words, they help fuel your workouts.

7. Yogurt
Yogurts with probiotics help you keep a healthy digestive system, which translates into a lower incidence of gas, bloating, and constipation, therefore a beautiful flat tummy.

8. Veggie soup
It has been shown that you can eat a snack with the same amount of calories as a broth-based soup and you will lose more weight with the soup¸ and it’s a simple way to get your vegetables!

9. Salmon
Seafood is an excellent (maybe the best) source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which promote fat burning by making your metabolism more efficient and may daily improve the glucose-insulin response, so in other words, you can see Seafood as an excellent source of abs-friendly protein.