Fortunately, losing just 5% of your body weight could drastically reduce your odds of developing cancer and heart disease without shuddering at the thought of dieting.
Want to try it yourself?
CURB YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS WITHOUT GUILT
– Mix Greek yogurt with raw honey and a sliced banana. This is a win-win situation. They’ll help you sleep better and promote your heart health.
– Chocolate. It’s not just for dessert anymore. Raw, unprocessed cacao powder can be mixed into nearly anything. Try this: Blend into smoothies, oatmeal, or pancake batter. Add to chili for a rich flavor. And of course, it’s still fantastic in frozen dessert treats.
– Lean turkey and granny smith apples are an intriguing, sweet sandwich pairing.
SNACK WHENEVER YOU WANT
– Air popped popcorn is a great bedtime snack. It’s dirty cheap and has tons of heart-healthy fiber. Add a tbsp. of Parmesan and olive oil to boost its antioxidant load and make a tasty low-calorie snack.
– Pumpkin seeds are a low-fat, mineral rich alternative to almonds that possess antifungal and antiviral compounds. While low in fat, pumpkin seeds are still calorie dense, so a little goes a long way.
– Take a slice of toasted sourdough bread, slather it with natural peanut butter, and top with sliced banana and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate (80% cocoa). This is our favorite daily snack to trick our sweet tooth.
‘ALL YOU CAN EAT’ SALAD DRESSING
Fennel tastes a little like licorice and is loaded with antioxidant phytonutrients known to bring down inflammation.
Try this: Mix sweet apples, fennel, and crunchy endive to make a bright, light salad, which is a lovely side dish for lunch or dinner. And then dress it with this healthy salad dressing.
- Fill 1/3 of your salad dressing container with balsamic wine vinegar
- Fill 1/3 of your salad dressing container with apple cider vinegar
- Fill 1/3 of your salad dressing container with extra virgin olive oil
- Add 2 Tsp. of real maple syrup or raw honey
- Add a touch of dried onion and garlic
- Add black pepper
Shake in your salad dressing container to combine all ingredients well.
