I am not a Christian. However, I do wish I was more knowledgeable about Christianity. From the outside looking in, I do think it's remarkable that something like religion can make such a significant impact on a wide span of individuals about their lifestyle choices. Anyway, despite the fact that I am not Christian, I have decided to participate in Lent. Lent is a 40 day event where individuals decide to fast or give up certain items in their lives (that are usually considered not necessary).
I have decided to forgo pasta and bread and going out to eat. I am giving up carbohydrates like pasta and bread because they are foods that are high calorie and unhealthy especially when not whole wheat.
I am also giving up going out to eat for the next couple of weeks because I should cook more and my excuse to boost local restaurant businesses isn't helping my bank account. Instead of going out to eat, I think I may partake in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) this Spring!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
3 Easy Healthy Alternatives
In my opinion, it's really challenging to eat healthy consistently. During my first 3 years of college I ate nachos, burgers, fries, ice cream, and pretty much anything that was not good for my body. I didn't really realize the impact of these food choices. Now that I understand the implications of eating poorly, I'm much more cognizant of what I choose to eat. At the same time, I do have a tendency to lack self control. My roommate and I ate a whole bag of ruffles with sour cream dip just the other night. Fortunately, my roommate and I have found some healthy substitutes!
1. Use Greek Yogurt or Lowfat/Fat Free Yogurt instead of Sour Cream
It's quite remarkable how uncannily similar the two can taste, but yogurt is far healthier than sour cream. There is typically less fat and calories.
2. Bake with Applesauce instead of Oil
3. Add Honey to Coffee instead of Sugar
There is nothing better to perk you up in the morning than a warm cup of coffee. Coffee has been shown to have a number of benefits including boosting your metabolism and lowering your risks of Type II Diabetes. Whenever I was little, I would jump at the sight of drinking coffee with my mother. She always put in whole spoonfuls of sugar and loaded the cup with half and half. Despite the benefits of coffee, the coffee she prepared was not healthy and I continued to drink coffee as I grew up. I've recently switched from drinking coffee with a lot of creamer and sugar to drinking coffee with honey. Honey is far more natural when compared to sugar that has been processed and refined to the point where many of the natural nutrients that sugar inherently has is lost in the process of production.
1. Use Greek Yogurt or Lowfat/Fat Free Yogurt instead of Sour Cream
2. Bake with Applesauce instead of Oil
3. Add Honey to Coffee instead of Sugar
There is nothing better to perk you up in the morning than a warm cup of coffee. Coffee has been shown to have a number of benefits including boosting your metabolism and lowering your risks of Type II Diabetes. Whenever I was little, I would jump at the sight of drinking coffee with my mother. She always put in whole spoonfuls of sugar and loaded the cup with half and half. Despite the benefits of coffee, the coffee she prepared was not healthy and I continued to drink coffee as I grew up. I've recently switched from drinking coffee with a lot of creamer and sugar to drinking coffee with honey. Honey is far more natural when compared to sugar that has been processed and refined to the point where many of the natural nutrients that sugar inherently has is lost in the process of production.
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