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What People Are Saying About Us
3 Embrace Your Inner Artist
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4 Hidden Hazards to Your Health
SHOCKINGLY SNEAKY HIGH-CALORIE SNACKS DIET DECEIVERS
For most health-conscious Americans, counting calories is the go-to method for keeping their bodies and eating habits in check. Unfortunately, even the strictest dieters may be defeating their goals without realizing it. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, moderately active males aged 31–45 need to consume 2,600 calories daily to maintain proper weight and health. In contrast, moderately active females in the same age group need 2,000. Moderately active older adults need 2,400 and 1,800, respectively. Although these amounts seem to offer considerable wiggle room at first glance, you may be shocked to learn how quickly calories add up — even when your diet consists of “healthy” options. GLARING TRUTHS ABOUT ‘GOOD’ FOODS. First, let’s avoid the misconception that calories are the end-all, be-all of a successful diet plan. Sure, you could keep your weight down by eating
nothing but 2,600 calories of Oreos every day, but your body would miss out on much-needed protein. For a healthy way to provide your body with this essential nutrient, reach for chickpeas instead — but keep in mind that a single 1-cup serving on top of a salad packs nearly 300 calories. To put that into perspective, it’s the caloric equivalent of pouring an order of small fries and a packet of barbecue sauce on your leafy lunch. Here’s another not-so-fun fact: One cup of guacamole has about the same calories as a double cheeseburger!
DRINKS YOU SHOULD DITCH. Thirsty? No problem — just swallow 10
teaspoons of sugar! Sounds preposterous, right? Well, that’s how much sugar you consume every time you drink a 12-ounce regular Coke, which also has more than 140 calories. Other drinks you may think are “healthy choices” really aren’t. Even though electrolyte drinks like Gatorade might seem like a great option after a workout, several brands are high in sugar, sodium, and
other chemicals. A better choice? Coconut water, which naturally has electrolytes! Fruit juices are another tricky one. They may tout vitamins but are sugary and high in acid. You’re better off eating the actual fruit.
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