Letting Go Blog (POP)

Letting go of something we love can be very difficult. Especially when it taste so good. Sometimes, we must let go of things due to our health. Pop is one of the factors contributing to poor health. Not only does most brands contain caffeine, but pop is loaded with sugar. Pop is hard to let go of, because its contents are addicting.


Once you let go of pop, you will be amazed at how much weight you let go also. For people who only drink pop, don't think letting go of it is the end of the world, because there are some really good beverages to replace pop. Here is a list (just to name a few)

1. Fresh lemonade
2. Tomato Juice
3. Tea (iced or hot)
4. 100% fruit juice (natural sweeteners)

And old faithful (water)

• I hope these suggestions help you with letting go. Click on the smoothies link, and try something good, healthy and fun to make!

Limit fried foods!

Though fried foods can be tempting, it is best for us to stay away from them. Fried foods are full of fat and cholesterol. We can substitute fried food with baked food or grilled food. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Children seem to like the crispiness of fried food, so if you're cooking for them bake meats until they are brown and crunchy. You can eat fruits and vegetables all day without having to worry too much about calories. Be sure and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and keep your body flushed. Fried foods can lead to many other health issues such as:

• Thyroid issues
  
• Clogged arteries
• Obesity
• Heart disease

Another tip to follow is to replace hamburger with turkey burger. This way you are still getting protein, just without a lot of fat. If you have picky eaters you can cook the turkey burger without them seeing you take it out of the package. Most people don't notice the difference in the taste of the meat.