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Health Food Substitutes

Whether you're health conscious or a little overweight or blessed with a speedy metabolic rate, keeping an eye on your diet is always recommended. Cutting down your food intake isn't always the answer. All it takes is a sensible substitute. Here are a few suggestions for healthy substitutions:

Gelatine desserts vs. cakes and brownies

We all know just how rich cakes and brownies can be and that these rich delicacies leave us poorer in health. Gelatine desserts can be a delicious and healthy alternative. They not only leave you with stronger and shinier hair and nails, but are said to help with metabolism and muscle growth. The collagen that gelatine contains in said to be excellent for joint movement as well as moisturizing skin, keeping it smooth and fi rm .

Yogurt vs. cream

Yogurt contains bacteria which helps in digestion. This bacteria also boosts the immune system and prevents the growth of a lot of ha rm ful bacteria. Yogurt also feels a lot lighter than cream.

Brown bread vs. White bread

White bread is white because it lacks the bran and ge rm that is present in brown bread. With the absence of the bran and ge rm , the nutritional value goes down leaving white bread with fewer amounts of zinc, fiber, thiamin, niacin, trace elements and good fats and oils.

Red sauces vs. white sauces

Apart from the obvious reason that creamy white sauces are more likely to add on the kilos than the tangy red ones, the cooked tomatoes that make up the red sauce are said to contain the antioxidant lycopene which is good at preventing cancer and heart diseases.

Granola bar vs. candy bar

Granola bars usually contain oats, nuts, honey, grains and dried fruits and is a rich source of vitamins and fibre. Candy bars are usually loaded with fat, sugar and artificial colour. Granola bars are the clear winners.

White meat vs. red meat

Red meat as we know contains a lot of ha rm ful fats that lead to heart diseases. White meat on the other hand has no such issues and is also a good source of proteins.

Brown rice vs. white rice

As in the case of white bread and brown bread, white rice lacks the vitamins, minerals and fibre present in the brown rice.

Frozen yogurt vs. ice cream

Frozen yogurt and ice cream aren't very different. They both contain similar sweeteners and about the same calories. They are both sources of calcium and protein. The difference lies in the cultures present in the yogurt. As mentioned above, these cultures assist in many digestive functions. Although frozen yogurt is a narrowly healthier choice when compared to ice cream, it should be kept in mind that this type of food is as fattening as ice cream.

Olive oil vs. margarine

Olive oil like margarine is fattening. The difference lies in olive oil's antioxidant properties. These properties reduce the risk of heart diseases by lowering LDL cholesterol levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Margarine on the other hand increases HDL levels thereby increasing the risk of heart disease.

Soya-based products vs. meat

It sure looks like it! Soya products match meat when it comes to protein content. Soya also contains fibre which helps with digestion. They also contain lesser calories than meat products and make a wiser option for the weight-conscious.

Fresh fruits vs. canned fruits

Instead of picking up that can with fruits swimming, no wait, drowning in syrup, just pick up some fresh fruits which retain the enzymes and vitamins which are otherwise lost during the canning process, as well as keep your weight down.

Honey vs. sugar

Have you ever heard the phrase, 'sugar is a polluted sweetner'? It is in a way. In the production of sugar, a lot vitamins and minerals are lost. Honey has no such problem.

Hummus vs. mayonnaise

Hummus contains less fat and more sodium when compared to mayonnaise. Mayonnaise as we know can contribute to our bad cholesterol levels in a ha rm ful way, so hummus makes a good substitute.

Dark chocolate vs. regular chocolate

Dark chocolate has better antioxidant properties when compared to milk chocolate. This benefits the heart as well blood flow and not to mention gives you

that additional mood-boost. Dark chocolate also contains less sugar and is a much better option for figure-conscious chocoholics.

Man In The Kitchen

Yesterday I sent my dear husband a text message saying: "Hey sweetie, you see that bag of potatos? Please peel half and put them in the pot to boil. Thank you!" When I got home, this is what I saw...             That's the last time he sets foot in the kitchen...

The Positive Side of Bad Habits

We all have at least one or two bad habits, but did you know  that these habits aren’t necessarily bad, and in fact can improve  your life?

Nail Biting – although it’s considered a bad habit by society,  humans have been biting their nails since the dawn of time.  Nail biting prevents your nails from getting too long and  breaking or cutting you and it exposes you to tiny amounts  of bacteria from residue under your nails. Research shows  that exposure to small amounts of bacteria on a regular  basis actually strengthens the immune system.

Fidgeting Keeps You Alert – fidgeting is actually your brain  trying to improve its focus and alertness in the same way that  yawning is its way to get you more oxygen quickly. Shaking  your legs, twiddling your thumbs, doodling, et”c, all help you  focus when you’re tired or bored.

Cursing – most people would frown upon swearing and  cursing, especially around young children, but it also has  appropriate uses; Researchers discovered that swearing in  stressful times actually helps reducing your risk of a heart  attack by half! Just remember that there’s a time and  a place for everything…

Daydreaming – daydreaming is the mind’s way to deal with  complex problems by letting the conscious mind wander and  allowing the subconscious to process and solve the issues.  This also occurs if you’re doing a task which doesn’t  require you to concentrate and allows your thoughts to roam.

Gossiping – research performed in Brown University  discovered that gossiping for even 20 minutes with a friend  helped reduce tension and anxiety and boost the subject’s  mood for up to 4 hours. Gossip is great at creating and  strengthening bonds between people, but don’t use it for  malicious and hurtful reasons.

Being Disorganized – while some might think that disorganised  people are lazy, the truth is that some people need a degree of  chaos in their life and it helps them think outside the box. In a  research performed a few years ago, students were put in tidy  rooms and in messy rooms, and the ones in the messy  rooms actually drew more creative pictures.

Sleeping In – endocrinologists recently discovered that waking up  before 6:30am increases a person’s risk of contracting  cardiovascular diseases. The best thing to do is go to bed  when you’re naturally tired and letting your body wake up on  its own.

Social Media – kids and their phones! Actually, also adults and  their phones! Everyone seems to be hooked on social media,  checking their Facebook and Twitter all the time. The benefit  we draw from it is quite surprising; we tend to make statements  on social media and people will hold us up to those statements  just like we will do for them. This forces us and them to stay on  track and achieve our goals together.

Tanrums – expressing your anger in small amounts will reduce  tension and stress, and is much healthier than bottling up all  that anger and frustration inside. Kids know it better than us  and that’s why they naturally do it. Just make sure you express  your anger in a healthy way – punch a pillow, go off on a short  rant, etc.

Watching Cute Videos – if you think it’s nothing be  procrastination, you’re dead-wrong. Watching videos  helps the brain focus and complete tasks more effectively,  and watching cute videos specifically increases our  care-giving instincts and makes us take more care in the task  we perform.

  
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