Misleading Ingredients You Should Avoid HEALTHY FOOD FAUX PAS
DINNERTIME DECEPTION Your California roll may be hiding more than you think. Sushi is usually rolled in sugar-loaded and carbohydrate- heavy white rice. Aside from the white rice, the more intricate rolls often include toppings and condiments best savored in moderation. If you think you can avoid fried and greasy options by ordering a veggie burger, think again. These meat alternatives often contain another unhealthy dose of rice and are fried or baked in processed oils. While this information may send you into a panic about finding healthy foods, remember to stick to natural, low-additive foods, monitor your portion sizes, and create homemade alternatives to some of your favorites. You don’t have to compromise on taste to get the most nutrition out of your meals. Try cooking your favorite foods from scratch and avoid the consequences of misleading ingredients.
Instagram models and fitness specialists flood social media feeds with nutrition tips and tricks, but amid the blur of muscled selfies and misguided dieting advertisements, it’s hard to determine what is actually healthy. Arm yourself with the following knowledge about tricky food ingredients, and always question diet fads blasted on social media. DEVIOUS DRINKS There’s actually no scientific
These items are often falsely advertised as healthy options, and while they may contain some nutrients, most people don’t adhere to the listed serving size. When you eat more than recommended, you could be offsetting the nutritional benefits. LETTUCE LIARS Yes, even salads can be misleading when it comes to dieting. Salad dressing is a yummy way to make a salad more exciting, but it should be doled out in limited quantities. Unfortunately, most prepackaged salads do not limit dressing portions. A pool of ranch dressing over lettuce will limit the benefits you’ll get from the healthy greens. Additionally, nuts, cheeses, and seeds can be healthy and tasty on your salad, but they should also be eaten in moderation.
evidence to suggest “performance- enhancing” drinks will make you a better athlete. If you drink sports drinks regularly, you’re actually filling your body with unnecessary sugars and additives. Furthermore, common fruit juices contain a lot of sugar, and skim or fat-free milk contains additives that eliminate the full feeling whole milk provides you. SNEAKY SNACKS Food marketing labels use the latest diet trends to twist consumers into thinking they’re making smart choices simply because something is labeled “organic” or “low-fat.” Next time you’re shopping for a quick snack, be mindful when grabbing trail mix, yogurt, granola, microwave popcorn, or protein bars.
CASE STUDY CORDELL BUTLER SOLD HIS HOUSE ON THE CLOCK
stressful,” Cordell recalls. That’s when he decided to reach out to First Prime Realty Group. “I’d seen Lathe’s commercial. I thought that, due to the time constraints, this would be the best option, and it turned out to be.” Not only was our team able to purchase Cordell’s old home within the window of his other real estate closing, we made sure to do all we could to make the process as stress- free on the new husband as possible. “It was a pretty seamless process,” Cordell says, remembering his dealings with us. Lathe and our team worked to make sure the process was clear and, most importantly, that he didn’t feel rushed to vacate his old home. “They let me know what they needed and they gave me plenty of time to move out. The turnaround was quick.” We’re proud to have made such a difference for Cordell as he navigated a tricky, time-sensitive situation. “There was no stress involved; they worked really well with me,” he says about his experience. “Everything was based on my schedule and my terms.” That’s how we like to do business. We’re always happy to find win-wins for our clients. Thanks for sharing your story, Cordell! lathelavada.com/go/cordellbutler
Cordell Butler approached us after what should have been a joyful occasion became a stressful situation. Recently married, Mr. Butler had bought a new home and was just 30 days from closing when his mortgage lender changed personnel and started asking him about his old property. “They wanted to know stuff about what I wanted to do with
my [old] house — whether I was going to sell it, where I was going to keep it,” Cordell remembers. “And if I was going to keep it, I was going to need all this extra documentation.” Surprised by these extra demands with only a month or so to spare, the newlywed found himself in a tough, time-sensitive situation. “So, at that point, you could say it was getting to be
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