{"id":1370,"date":"2011-11-08T17:26:48","date_gmt":"2011-11-08T17:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janinajacobs.com\/?p=1370"},"modified":"2011-11-08T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2011-11-08T17:27:08","slug":"hungry-for-real-food-dont-eat-fakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/janinajacobs\/golf\/instruction\/1370\/hungry-for-real-food-dont-eat-fakes","title":{"rendered":"Hungry for Real Food? Don’t Eat Fakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Diet pop is one of the worst beverages to consume for weight control.<\/p><\/div>\n

Did you know there are foods you eat that actually make you hungrier? \u00a0 For better performance when playing golf, you’ll want to stay away from foods devoid of real nutrition.\u00a0 They will hurt your golf game even though you may not realize it.<\/p>\n

It is all about the way your body metabolizes food and the combinations in which you eat them.\u00a0 A lot has to do with consuming \u2018empty\u2019 calories that really don\u2019t fill you up. \u00a0 Foods labeled \u2018low-fat\u2019, \u2018fat-free\u2019, \u2018low-sugar\u2019 or \u2018sugar free\u2019<\/em> should be avoided. \u00a0 They all sound like great bargains for your diet and you couldn’t possibly gain weight, but the sad truth is\u2026.you do.\u00a0\u00a0 Your body gets no real nutrition from these foods, hence, you are still hungry and will eat more.<\/p>\n

Think about it:\u00a0 since these foodstuffs have been introduced in the past 20-30 years or so, have we, as a nation, gotten bigger or smaller?\u00a0 There lies your answer\u2026..and it is not a pretty one.\u00a0 So why do we keep consuming such pretenders? \u00a0The simple truth is that we\u2019ve become brainwashed into thinking that way.\u00a0 Savvy marketers know the hot buttons to push.\u00a0 We need to be smarter and not fall for claims sounding too good to be true.\u00a0 Here are some \u2018fooler\u2019 foods you should avoid, particularly when getting ready to tee it up in a tournament or club event:<\/p>\n

Plain salads with low-fat or fat-free dressing<\/strong>:\u00a0 The dressings are loaded with sugar.\u00a0 Salads are great but you need some protein, like lean meats and cheeses (NOT low-fat) for staying power.\u00a0 Lean chicken breast or grilled shrimp add pure protein;\u00a0 Parmesan or Romano cheeses are perfect:\u00a0 they are higher in fat but if you buy a block and grate the cheese fresh, you only need a few sprinkles for superb flavor.\u00a0 Try my favorite recipe for Balsamic vinaigrette:\u00a0 2 parts Extra Virgin olive oil, 1 part Balsamic vinegar, a dollop of Dijon mustard, dashes of sea salt and pepper, 2 TBS of Agave nectar or organic sugar, and fresh garlic cloves.\u00a0 Throw it all in a blender for about 1-2 minutes<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 It keeps forever and makes a great marinade as well…..you’re welcome!<\/p>\n

Plain rice cakes are useless<\/strong>.\u00a0 One has to wonder who discovered these because they taste like sawdust and you need a bunch to fill you up.\u00a0 If you do eat them, add some peanut butter.\u00a0 Better still,\u00a0 eat whole grain bread or crackers with cheese and herbs, or top with a vegetable dip made with Greek yogurt.<\/p>\n

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Plain rice cakes....useless for proper nutrition.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018Lite\u2019 or \u2018fat-free\u2019 yogurt\u2026.again, practically useless except for the ‘good’ digestive bacteria cultures<\/strong>.\u00a0 They are loaded with extra sugar, which gives a quick boost, but there\u2019s little substance.\u00a0 Eat plain Greek yogurt with real fruit, add some nuts, seeds, and cinnamon for a true power snack.<\/p>\n

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Greek yogurt with raisins, walnuts, and honey - truly a power snack.<\/p><\/div>\n

An apple a day<\/strong> may keep the doctor away but even though it is filled with fiber and vitamins, eat some protein with it so you won\u2019t be ravenous an hour later\u2026now I understand the apple-cheddar cheese connection.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And buy Michigan-grown.<\/p>\n

Chewing gum<\/strong>.\u00a0 People think this staves off hunger but instead, chewing gets the gastric juices flowing and prepares your body for food.\u00a0 Plus, just about every brand of gum has an artificial sweetener or sugar alcohol in it, also a bad thing. Try air-popped popcorn or raw veggies instead.<\/p>\n

Diet pop does the same thing as chewing gum<\/strong>.\u00a0 This stuff wakes up the digestive system with a vengeance and no payoff whatsoever.\u00a0 The caffeine and sugar alcohols may postpone the inevitable, but you WILL get hungry and actually eat more.\u00a0 Try a warm beverage, like herbal tea or coffee, or even some diluted 100% juices.<\/p>\n

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Fat-free graham crackers or similar fat-free goodies<\/strong>.\u00a0 The fat may be gone but excess sugar replaces it.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be fooled.\u00a0 Buy regular grahams, start with one cracker, then wait 15 minutes instead of gobbling up 4 or 5 all at once.\u00a0 You really don\u2019t need that many to ease hunger pangs.\u00a0\u00a0 Fun Treat:\u00a0 add a small piece of dark chocolate to your cracker for a tasty and healthy boost.\u00a0 You can skip the marshmallow as in S’Mores:\u00a0 it simply adds pure sugar and chemicals.<\/p>\n

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Forget low-fat graham crackers: go for the real thing.<\/p><\/div>\n

Puffed cereal with skim milk<\/strong>; again, this sounds calorie-conscious but gives no nourishment.\u00a0 Low fiber, high glycemic index with no fat equals hunger within an hour.\u00a0 Instead eat steel-cut oatmeal (NOT instant).\u00a0 Add real maple syrup, fruit compote (smashed fruit), and cinnamon for a delicious meal.<\/p>\n

Again, please consume REAL FOOD.\u00a0 Just eat less of it\u2026and eat regularly.\u00a0 There is no point, nor benefit, in starving yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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