I recently learned how to use Overdrive to download eBooks from the library. I am currently reading, Master Your Metabolism, by Jillian Michaels. Her premise is that our bodies are out of whack due to poor food choices, and that those poor choices lead to hormone imbalances that make it difficult for our bodies to burn fat properly. Some of her food preparation tips are worth a mention.
- Choose organic foods whenever possible.
- Remove visible fat from meats.
- Peel skins to eliminate pesticides.
- Remove outer leaves of lettuce and cabbage.
- Chop off the stem part of fruits.
- Look for BPA free wrap.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound that is found in plastic containers and cans. It's the same compound that has been identified as toxic, and banned from use in baby bottles.
Because of this, pay attention to packaging products. Buy foods in cardboard containers, and use glass containers for storing leftovers. Make sure to microwave foods in glass, not plastic.
List of foods to avoid:
Hydrogenated fats
Refined grains
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
Artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and colors (especially BHA, butylated hydroxyanisole)
Glutamates (like MSG)
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