Time For A Gut Check?
avoiding certain foods can help put belly fat in check
Avoiding certain foods will help you avoid gaining belly fat, which is both unappealing and detrimental to your health.
You know that your eating habits influence how much weight you gain or lose, and that a share of it ends up around your middle. But studies show there's a link between the typical American "meat and potatoes" diet and fat that builds up around your middle, giving the old adage "sticks to your ribs" new meaning.
Americans love red meat, but consuming too much red meat can add to the "spare tire" around your middle. Instead, choose fish, lean poultry, meatless soy products and legumes (lentils, dry beans, peas).
Trans fats, found in foods that are made with hydrogenated oils, have been shown to contribute to an increase in weight. But what's interesting is that the weight gained accumulates disproportionately within the abdominal region. Choose low carb trans fat free foods at the store and restaurants.
Evidence suggests that America's love for refined flour, refined sugar, and high fructose corn syrup is responsible for tummy fat as well. Avoid foods and beverages that contain these ingredients, and choose whole grains and leafy green vegitables instead. We suggest that you replace refined sugar with Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Click here to order stevia powder.
Drinking alcohol and smoking are also associated with an accumulation of fat around the middle. Limit yourself to one drink if you're female, two if you're male and stick with red wine or white liquors. And of course giving up smoking is always a healthy choice. If you smoke give it up.
Now you know that what you eat can effect where fat is distributed on your body, so you have one more reason to take time to be thoughtful about your food choices. Here's to getting you skinny.
Have an excellent day.
Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.
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Quick and Easy Low Sugar Baked Apples
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 1 baked apple
Carbs Per Serving: 28.6 g
Prep Time:<20 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Ingredients:
4 large good baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold (google cooking apple varieties)
1 teaspoon molasses
1/4 cup Fructevia, Steviva Blend or tiny dash Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup currants or chopped raisins
1 Tablespoon butter
3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Wash apples. Remove cores to 1/2 inch of the bottom of the apples. It helps if you have an apple corer, but if not, you can use a paring knife to cut out first the stem area, and then the core.
Use a spoon to dig out the seeds. Make the holes about 3/4-inch to an inch wide.
In a small bowl, combine the Fructevia, Steviva Blend or tiny dash Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder, cinnamon, currants/raisins, and pecans.
Place apples in a 8-inch-by-8-inch square baking pan.
Stuff each apple with this semi-dry mixture.
Top with a dot of butter (1/4 of the Tablespoon).
Add boiling water to the baking pan.
Bake 30-40 minutes, until tender, but not mushy.
Remove from the oven and baste the apples several times with the pan juices.
Optional: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or what I really like is plain Greek style yogurt.
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