Nutrition

Worried About Hair Loss? Eat These Foods

February 22, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

One of the things we all want to maintain in life is our hair. Our hair can become a huge part of our identity and many of us use our hair to convey our personality by cutting it or dyeing it.

But what happens when we unexpectedly begin to lose hair? There are many different conditions that can result in hair loss: cancer, alopecia, stress, age and more. For example, telogen effluvium is caused by stress as well as diet choices. A lot of the time these conditions can be hard to resolve, however there are methods to reduce or reverse hair loss using natural means.

Today we are looking closer into the diet we eat, and what food could actually prevent hair loss, and keep us feeling confident throughout our life.

Prunes

Prunes are dried plums, and they are a food most of us often forget exists. Prunes are one of the most popular dried fruits and they actually have some great health benefits. If you are noticing that your hair is starting to fall out or that it is dry and brittle, eat some prunes. Prunes are full of iron, and this helps to strengthen hair.

Walnuts

Nuts are a superfood in their own right, and walnuts are the best for your hair. Walnuts are packed with omega 6, zinc, iron, vitamin B, and protein. Protein is essential for the repair and formation of tissue and will be instrumental in keeping the hair follicles strong and healthy.

Eggs

It’s no surprise that eggs are featured on another healthy eating list. Eggs are filled with the building blocks of life, and as a result they offer some incredible health benefits for anyone who wants to eat them. Containing iron, zinc, vitamin B, and protein, this is the ideal superfood for anyone who doesn’t want to lose their hair.

Peas

Peas are one of the most well-loved vegetables on the planet (and by me!) and most of us love a good portion of peas with our meals. Peas are not only rich in vitamin C and fiber, but also vitamin B1 which is essential for strong hair. B7 or Biotin can also be taken as a supplement and is proven to help the hair grow thicker and longer.

Carrots

Carrots are always associated with eyesight, and while they do provide us with essential Vitamin A for our eyes, they also provide benefits to the hair. Vitamin A helps to keep our scalp healthy and moisturized. A healthy scalp is the catalyst for healthy hair, and it ensures that as new hair grows it is shiny and thick.

Oats

Isn’t oatmeal just one of the best breakfasts on a cold day? Well, you’ll be glad to know that the simple oat is full of good stuff. It is packed with fiber to aid digestion, but for the hair in particular it contains a good dose of iron, as well as omega 6. Omega 6 is a fatty acid, and fatty acids are great for lubricating the body with essential oils. As these oils form on the scalp, they will hydrate your hair and keep it strong.

•How do you keep your hair healthy and growing?

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Can You Make Healthy Food More Enjoyable?

February 12, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Eating healthily would be a lot easier were it not for the fact that a lot of the healthiest foods are considered by most of us to be the most unpleasant. For example, just imagine your joyful reaction on being told that chocolate is good for you … followed by the sheer horror when you realise that they’re talking about super-dark chocolate, the bitter stuff that you’d usually walk right past. And what’s the healthiest citrus fruit? It couldn’t be a zesty tangerine, could it? It has to be grapefruit; great for your heart and immune system, but an attack on the taste buds.

There is even a trope about foods that are like this: If it tastes bad, it must be good for you. And so, while most of us would rather be eating loaded fries or ice-cream sundaes, we make the smart, selfless choice and settle for the healthy option. It’s the correct option, even if it sometimes feels wrong. However, healthy eating doesn’t need to be this hard. As long as you keep in mind a few simple principles, it can be rewarding – and even tasty, at times.

1. A little seasoning goes a long way

One of the first steps many of us make when changing our diet for the healthier is to say goodbye to fries and other potato side dishes, and welcome salads to our usual rotation. It’s a smart choice – especially if you include healthy options like carrot and beetroot in your salads, doubling up on beneficial nutrients. What a lot of people don’t realise, however, is that salad needs seasoning – and will be no less healthy for it. A little salt and a pinch of black pepper will give any salad an extra dimension – as will a dash of lemon or lime juice.

2. What you eat, and how you eat it, are both important

When we are advised to make changes to our diet, it’s usually for the purpose of getting specific nutrients: avocados are loaded with a hefty nutrient profile, while cruciferous veg like broccoli and Brussels sprouts also pack a punch. These foods are also among the most commonly-cited foods people don’t like. However, you can brighten up avocado by serving it on toast for a tasty contrast between crunchy and soft, while this honey balsamic roasted brussel sprouts recipe will change the mind of even the most hardened sprout-skeptic. In each of these cases, the food retains is nutritious benefits, while gaining a new taste.

3. If you don’t like it now, give it a chance

The truth of the matter is that much of our distaste for the healthier foods to which we switch comes from unfamiliarity. Part of the reason it’s so common to find children who are fussy eaters is the fact that if they’re not familiar with a food, they assume they won’t like it. And maybe, the first few times they do try a food, they really won’t like it. Adults are just the same – it can take a few tries to get to enjoy some of the healthier foods out there, and that includes grapefruit and dark chocolate. But as your palate becomes more habituated to them, you’d be surprised by how much you can begin to enjoy a food you once disliked.

Trial and error is an important part of making the switch to healthy eating. But give those foods you “don’t like” a chance, and you may be surprised by what you learn.

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Health Nutrition

Boost Your Health By Changing Your Kitchen Routine

February 7, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Health and well-being in 2020 are so important, and you should think about what you can do at home in day-to-day life to ensure you improve yours. There are a lot of things to consider here, and your kitchen routine is one of the most effective. By this, we mean what you are putting into your body on a daily basis, and how you can make the important changes necessary to improve this.

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Look at what it takes to improve your health by working on boosting your kitchen routine. This could involve taking the steps to change up your approach, and it is most likely to be a very enjoyable and fun experience. Here are some of the best ways of changing your kitchen routine and being able to make the best health decisions as a result of this:

Start Cooking More

You want to make sure you look at what you can do to start cooking as much as possible so that you are maximizing the opportunities you have to enjoy home-cooked food, as well as being able to save money by not going out to eat all the time. There is a new wave of home gourmet chefs these days, and there is no reason why you can’t be a part of this as well. Think about what it takes to make these improvements, and consider what you are going to need to do if you want to make the most out of this moving forward. Cooking can actually be a really fun and exciting activity, and there are a lot of things that play a role in helping you to maximize this.

Prepare in Advance

One of the best tips you should look to use if you want to help improve your kitchen routine is to look at preparing meals and ingredients in advance. There are a lot of things you should be looking at when trying to do this, and preparing meals in advance can save you so much time and make the process much more efficient. There are a lot of things that play a part in this, and you need to do this in the best possible way in order to ensure you are saving time and effort later.

Learn New Recipes

Make sure you do as much as possible to learn new recipes and make the most of them in day to day life. You need to look at what you can do to improve and expand your repertoire and learn more about cooking and preparing healthy food at home. For instance, one of the things you could look at if you want to enjoy healthier eating is a pan seared salmon recipe that you can cook easily for the whole family. Once you have a couple of key recipes that you can work with, it’s time to branch out and try to learn some new ones.

Invite Friends Over

Something else you might like to consider is making the eating and cooking experience more sociable and enjoyable. There are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind when you are trying to achieve this, and you have to make sure you invite friends over and make a night of it. Something like hosting a dinner party would be an excellent choice if you want to promote healthier eating, make the most of the kitchen, and expand your options when it comes to cooking. This is definitely something you should consider, and it will make a big difference to the way your life improves moving forward as well.

Get the Kids Involved

Another thing to consider as a modern parent is trying to get the kids involved when you are promoting healthy eating and changing your kitchen routine. Family dinners are important, and this is something you should work on improving moving forward. There are a lot of elements that can play a part in this, and you should look at what you can do to get the children more involved. Allowing them to choose or compile menus for family dinners can be a great way to do this; of course, there should be an emphasis on healthy!

You can take a look at some of the best ways of being able to be more healthy when it comes to choosing the right food to put in your body. If you can choose the right food and cooking options, you will be well-placed to enhance your health and make sure that you get more enjoyment out of the experience of eating food.

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Nutrition

How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

February 7, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Eating fruit and vegetables is important when it comes to eating a healthy and nutritional balanced diet that gives your body everything that it needs to work as it should. Eating fruits and veggies means that you consume more vitamins and minerals. Most are high in fiber, which aids your digestion, and fruit is the best way to get an energy boost without reaching for an unhealthy sugary snack.

Fruits and vegetables are also high in water, helping you to keep hydrated and taking care of your skin, nails, and hair. Another big plus of fruit and vegetables is that they are low in calories. They are an easy way to bulk out meals and snacks; filling up without overeating or consuming more calories than you are burning off.

The recommendations around how many portions of fruit and veggies we should eat every day differ and change over time. They also depend on how many calories you should be eating each day. Some countries recommended five portions; others say five fruit and five veg. Most agree that these should be portions of different fruits and vegetables. The current version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that a person needing 2,000 calories a day should include 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables every day. That might sound like a lot, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great ways to eat more fruits and vegetables!

Start with a Smoothie

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A smoothie is a great way to get plenty of fruit and veg into your diet before you even leave the house. Blend together a banana, a portion of strawberries, and a handful of oats with a serving of almond milk for a healthy and filling start. Banana, mango, and pineapple also tastes great and gives you three different fruits in one glass. Experiment with different combinations, and add oats for healthy protein. I like to add spinach and kale to my smoothies, because you can’t taste it! This works great when you want to trick your kids into eating veggies. 😉

If you find that drinking a smoothie doesn’t fill you up, try eating it instead. Smoothie bowls are often more filling simply because we eat them instead of drinking them.

Prepare Some Healthy Snacks

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If you are hungry when you are out and about, or even at home, do you reach for something quick and easy? How often is this fruit? Never? Rarely?

Make fruit and vegetables readily available and easy to grab, and you’ll eat more of it. You could even carry some chopped fruit or veg sticks in your bag when you are out. Prepare some fruit salads and veg sticks so that there’s always something easy to reach for when you are hungry.

Learn Some New Recipes

Fruits and vegetables can get boring. Learn some new recipes, and ways to cook and serve them (like this tasty Jamaican cabbage), and they might become a more exciting part of your diet.

Try New Fruits and Vegetables

If you are sticking to all of your old favorites, this is a great time to branch out. Try some more exotic fruit or veggies that you’ve never had before. Remember, canned (without added sugar), dried, and frozen count as much as fresh!

Add Vegetables to Your Meals

A great way to enjoy more vegetables is to add more to your meals. Fry up some peppers and onions to add to pasta dishes, fill pies with carrots and parsnips, and blend plenty of veggies into a healthy soup.

•How do you get more fruits and veggies into your daily nutrition?

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Health Nutrition

3 Coffee Myths, and Why It’s Okay to Have Another Cup

January 31, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Millions of people drink coffee, very regularly. In fact, about 64% of Americans have coffee each day, and that number seems to be consistently increasing. Many people need coffee to “wake up” in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.

But, there are still several myths about coffee out there that keep some people from drinking it. In reality, coffee actually has many different health benefits, including lowering your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.

While we’re not advocating drinking gallon after gallon of coffee each day, if certain myths have been keeping you from having a daily cup, it’s important to “debunk” them so you can not only enjoy the taste of a morning “cup of joe,” but some of the benefits, too.

With that in mind, let’s uncover some of these common coffee myths and get to the truth!

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1. It Causes Insomnia

Some people believe that having coffee can contribute to poor sleep, especially if you have a cup in the afternoon. The reality is that coffee travels through your system very quickly. It’s processed through the liver and is out of your system in about 4-6 hours. So, if you have a cup of coffee at work during the afternoon, you shouldn’t feel any lasting effects from it by the time you’re ready to go to bed.

2. It Causes Dehydration

While it’s true that caffeine is a diuretic (and can give you the urge to go to the bathroom more), coffee itself doesn’t cause dehydration. Just think of what it’s made from: every drop of water used to make a cup of coffee is still water once the coffee has been brewed. When you’re drinking a cup of coffee, you’re also getting water and staying hydrated.

Does that mean you should replace eight glasses of water a day with eight cups of coffee a day? No. Pure water will always be the best. But, coffee will not cause you to become dehydrated.

3. Growing Coffee is Bad for the Environment

With such a growing interest/education in climate change and the state of the environment, sustainable farming practices are a hot topic of conversation. Because coffee is in such high demand, it’s true that coffee plantations have continued to grow all over the world. Unfortunately, that has led to the deforestation of millions of acres of land.

So, where’s the myth? The reality is that coffee is only bad for the environment when it’s grown using unsustainable practices. Fairtrade coffee, like Kopi Luwak, is a more ethical way of growing and producing. Fairtrade companies work directly with coffee farmers instead of large plantations and corporations. They commit to working with farmers who use sustainable practices and who take pride in what they do. So, this “myth” can be debunked when you make smart choices about which coffee to buy for your morning cup.

Don’t be afraid to do your research when it comes to some of the common myths and misconceptions about coffee. By drinking sustainably-grown brands, you can feel good about drinking coffee for your health, and for the good of the planet.

•What kind of coffee do you drink?

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Health Nutrition

Tips To Help You Eat The Foods You Don’t Like

December 19, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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There will be certain foods that you absolutely love. Eating them will be of little problem for you. Chocolate cake? Yes please!

And then there will be those foods that you really don’t like at all. It could be broccoli, Brussel sprouts, peas, or any of those other common foods that many of us are picky over (okay but truthfully, I love peas!).

Now, as an adult, you have the freedom of choice about what you eat. You don’t have to prepare those foods that you don’t like. However, if you want to achieve a healthier lifestyle, or if you want to encourage the people around you to eat healthier, then there are some foods that you probably should start eating more of, even if you don’t like them!

Here are some quick tips to help you get those foods into your belly:

1. Just Eat Them!

Sure, you might tell yourself and others that you hate peas. You might wax lyrical to anybody in earshot about the evils of cauliflower. But when did you last eat them? If these are foods that you despised as a child and haven’t eaten since, it might be that your tastes have changed over time. So, before trying the tactics we give you below, challenge yourself to try at least one ‘detestable’ food a week. You might actually enjoy them!

2. Cut them into smaller pieces

The smaller they are, the less you will have to taste, right? You can even mix them in with the other foods on the plate that you do enjoy eating. So, when adding carrots, broccoli, celery, or any other items of food that don’t agree with your taste buds, slice them into the smallest pieces possible. Not only will you then be able to swallow them without baulking at the taste, but you will be able to eat more of them too!

3. Hide the taste

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down sang Mary Poppins to her young charges. And this could be one message that you take to heart yourself. To make those foods go down easier, add a sprinkling of sugar, pepper, or pretzel salt, and add mustard, lemon juice, or any other condiment or seasoning that will make the most despicable of foods more palatable.

4. Drink something before and after your mouthful

A sip from a fruit juice or soda will do much to disguise the taste of something when you pop it into your mouth. And a quick drink of something when you’re trying to swallow will also help you to get the food down. So, always have a glass of something on standby to help you when you’re faced with those foods that are challenging to eat alone.

5. Add them to other foods

Look for recipes online that you might enjoy, but that might also contain some of the foods you don’t like. We are thinking of desserts such as carrot cake, and soups that contain a blended combination of a variety of other foods. There could be stews and casseroles that you can cook too, as well as fruit and vegetable smoothies that contain the foods you aren’t partial too. Not only will some of these recipes hide some of the taste of the things you don’t like, but they will also get you used to the idea that not all healthy food are intolerable to your taste buds.

So, be a food hater no more! By following our suggestions, you will do much to improve your eating habits, and you might actually start to enjoy some of the foods you never liked before.

Thanks for reading, and happy, healthier eating!

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Diet Focuses To Help You Feel Better

August 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Sometimes our diets can get a little mixed up. We often think that we are healthy or giving our bodies the best when it comes to nutrients and vitamins; yet we still put on weight, we don’t gain enough, or we generally feel a lack of energy. What we put into our bodies is what we get out of it, so here are some diet focuses that you could try to help improve things in this area.

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Going Gluten-Free

Gluten can be found in a lot of foods and so you may not even realize that it is affecting you. However, gluten can be a big cause of bloating and stomach issues, and often it can be misdiagnosed to be something else. Considering a gluten-free diet could help to make you feel much better, and a gluten-free food service could make it much easier for you to stick to. A bit of research will help you to highlight the foods that contain gluten, and thankfully many shops are stocking gluten-free alternatives.

Taking a Nutrition Test (to work out potential allergies and intolerances)

Often we don’t realize that some of the symptoms we experience daily, or even occasionally, can have a lot to do with the food that we consume. It may be worth getting an allergy test done as soon as possible. This could be great to highlight things that could be causing spots and acne, issues with your bowels, or generally have you feeling unwell. The results may surprise you!

Drinking More Water

Drinking more water is one of those things that we can all do and the results and benefits are incredible. But we often don’t believe it until we see it for ourselves. Water is a natural detox, and will flush out bad toxins from your body. Drinking water keeps you hydrated, ready for anything, and feeling good. It can also increase your energy levels, and improve things like your skin tone.

Juicing and Detoxes

Juicing and detoxes can have a bit of a bad reputation, but they can work wonders for helping you rest your body, and give it a good dose of the things it needs. Juicing is not a long term solution, but it can be a great way to flush out your body of anything incessant and then enable you to start on the right track with a diet that is more balanced. Juicing for three days can be a great way to get started and the detox can do you a world of good.

A Focus for Weight Loss

Finally, maybe you want to focus your diet around weight loss, and this can often be a great approach to take. However, try and avoid anything extreme or the “on trend” diets, as they can give you fast results, but they are often not sustainable. Instead, find a balance that works for you and ensure that you give your body what it needs. If you combine a good diet with regular exercise, you will start to see fantastic results.

We hope these tips help you focus your on your diet and health!

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Health Nutrition Reviews

Food Intolerance Testing with York Test Labs Pt 2: Results

May 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, I shared about Part One of my food intolerance testing with York Test Labs. Quick summary: I was given the opportunity to take an at-home food and drink intolerance test. I sent two little cotton swabs of blood to be tested for over 200 common intolerances. Note: this blood test checks for intolerances (some are possible intolerances), not allergies.

Disclosure: Lipton Publicity provided a sample, and the opinion I express is 100% my own.

I’m back to share my results with you! Via email, I received these results:

The top red ones (in the first photo) with the black dots are what my blood reacted to. The only one I’m sad and surprised by is the cocoa bean! I’ll definitely have to get more info on the specifics of that. If I can’t have chocolate ever, what kind of life would that be?! 😉

I’m not surprised by the milk and eggs (including yolk). I’m bummed about beef, because I love a good cheeseburger. With the eggs, it’s funny: exactly 5 years ago, I started eating food that only felt good in my body, even though some of the foods I couldn’t eat were considered healthy. Here’s the post:

That post was specifically talking about eggs! Eggs have always made me feel bloated, despite never feeling full. It felt good reading these results and knowing it wasn’t all in my head.

The yellow food/drinks with the black dots are things my blood sort of reacted to. Those are possible intolerances, but not a “for sure.” Everything else, I didn’t have a reaction to! Pretty awesome.

Had I taken this test a year ago, I’d be so sad about the intolerances to wine. But, luckily, I no longer drink, so it’s not a big deal to me.

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After receiving the results, you’re given a phone number to call and schedule TWO 30-minute nutritional therapy sessions! You’ll talk with a professional to better understand your results and ask any questions. You’ll also receive a food diary and guidebook.

I feel extremely satisfied with the testing process with York Test Labs, and the results I received. I highly recommend checking out their website to learn more, & to purchase your own kit! There’s nothing more important than your health.

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More Fat, Less Problems? A Review Of The Keto Way Of Eating

April 6, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

What if the advice you have been given about eating fat all your life was wrong? What if it wasn’t actually fat that makes you fat, but sugar, both refined and in the form of carbohydrates? Well, that is what proponents of the ketogenic diet believe, and this way of eating (WOE) is not only gaining popularity amongst the fiterati but also in the mainstream. Of course, before you decide to revolutionize your own WOE, you will need to know all about this diet, something you can do by reading the post below.

What is keto?

Keto or a ketogenic diet is one that looks radically different from the what the average American consumes. This is because it’s all about keeping carbohydrate intake at or below 20g a day. What that means in practice is that just the carbs in the bread of a sandwich will take you over your daily limit.

Now, you may be wondering why going over the 20g mark matters, and it’s because it will take you out of a state called ketosis. Ketosis is where your body switches over to burning fat for fuel rather than carbohydrates, something that essentially makes you into a fat burning machine.

What are the benefits?

Ketosis has many benefits, one in particular that lead many people to choose this diet is that it can help people to lose, or manage their weight. This is because the body is directly burning fat, something that means if you moderate your own fat consumption your bodies stores will be used instead.

Of course, that is not the only benefit of a ketogenic diet, and many people report increased clarity, energy, and even better blood work results, surprisingly including cholesterol levels.

Some folks also report an improvement in their depression or anxiety levels. Which as a ketogenic diet mainly cuts out sugar isn’t perhaps that surprisingly as it prevent the highs and crashes associated with this type of food.

What are the disadvantages?

It is important to remember though that just like any kind of WOE a ketogenic diet isn’t without some disadvantages. Probably, the most significant of these is what is know as keto flu, where people switching to the diet experience muscle cramps, fatigue, and brain fog as their bodies get used to reduced consumption of carbohydrates.

Of course, this flu can be very unpleasant, and in many cases put people off continuing with this diet. Although there are some strategies, you can use to minimize the symptoms.

One is to use a supplement like BHB which can provide additional ketones to be used as energy as you transition. The good news is that, if have a look at KetoLogic’s awesome BHB recipes you will see you don’t just have to take a pill to feel better but can actually enjoy some yummy treats that will improve symptoms as well. Treats like apple BHB slush, or even BHB popsicles!

Other folks have found success by drinking a mixture known as ketoaide which is essentially water, water enhancer that is sugar-free such as Mio, with added lo salt for potassium and some magnesium. The latter being cited as helpful for muscle aches and trouble getting to sleep. Another problem that those wishing to a keto diet can experience.

What kinds of dishes can you eat?

Often what people really want to know before they commit to a new way of eating is what kind of food they can have, and whether it will be practical for them in their day to day life.

Bacon and eggs, plus some low carb veg is a perfectly acceptable meal on keto.

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Well, in term of dishes you will want to skew your consumption to foods with moderate protein, high fat, and low carb, so fatty meats like steak, chicken with the skin on, and even bacon are all good. Something that makes popping out for brunch totally doable on this diet. You are also pretty much good to go with dairy products like cream, eggs, and cheese, and with green vegetables, and even most nuts.

Of course, you will do better if you stay away from most fruits as these are high in sugar as well as milk or white chocolate. Although a little dark chocolate is fine as long as you can fit it in your daily carbohydrate allowance.

In fact, the large selection of tasty and satiating foods available on this diet means that not only is practical but can be an enjoyable way of eating as well. This being something that leads many to suggest that the statement mo’ fat, less problems, including weight gain, poor concentration, high cholesterol, and even high anxiety, to be true.

Have you tried the keto lifestyle? What’s your WOE? Comment below!

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Fitness Nutrition Reviews

Le-Vel Thrive Pro Review: How This Protein Bar Changed My Snacking Habits

October 6, 2018 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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It’s incredibly easy for me to grab whatever snack is around when I’m on-the-go. That usually means something filled with sugar, simple carbs, and junk. Nothing nutritious. When I eat crummy, I feel crummy. I need to have energy throughout the day, especially when it comes to making sure the girl I nanny gets to her activities and gets her schoolwork done. I realized I needed a snack that would give me protein and complex carbs. That’s where Le-Vel THRIVE PRO premium lifestyle nutrition/protein bars come in.

This post is sponsored by Le-Vel. All opinions and verbiage are my own.

Here’s my Le-Vel Thrive PRO Bar Review

Here’s the thing: I have a really hard time making sure I get enough protein. I’ve always been a (simple) carbs kind of gal. I’ve found it’s crucial to carry a protein bar in my purse or gym bag. Lately, I’ve been loving my THRIVE PRO bars. They contain 20 grams of a proprietary sequential protein, with only 2-3 grams of sugar, and the carbohydrate to protein ratio is perfect for a healthy snack!

THRIVE PRO bars also double as a pre and post-workout snack, providing just the right amount of fuel and recovery. I was struggling to provide my body with the nutrition it needed for my runs, and you wouldn’t believe how much better I felt (and feel)!

Le-Vel THRIVE PRO protein bars are especially popular in my house because they’re gluten free.

THRIVE PRO bars come in 4 flavors: birthday cake (my favorite), lemon meringue, cinnamon roll, and cookies & cream. Le-Vel makes many other products including their 3 Step Thrive Experience. If you’re interested, check out this review on the Thrive Experience.

I definitely feel like a healthier, happier athlete + person with THRIVE PRO protein bars. Thanks Le-Vel!

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