Even the "natural" section of grocery stores contains products you should not eat! Here are two different mayonnaise jars I scoped out at a local Cub Foods. One is made from canola oil, and the other from soybean oil.
Why you shouldn’t consume vegetable oils:
- Canola,
corn, soybean and other vegetable oils are usually made from GMOs.
- These
oils are HIGHLY processed, unlike coconut oil, olive oil, and real butter.
- Vegetable
oils contain HIGH amounts of Omega 6, throwing off the Omega 6 : Omega 3
ratio which should be 1:1.
- Veggie
oils should not be used in cooking due to high heat causing the oil to
oxidize.
- Vegetable
oils contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats that oxidize in our
bodies, which can lead to inflammation in the arteries.
Healthy Alternative:
Homemade Mayo-Makes a little over 2 cups
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
2 whole Organic eggs
1 tbsp. Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 tsp. Sea salt
2 tsp. Prepared mustard
2 cups Light extra virgin olive
oil (not a vegetable blend)
Directions:
Blend eggs, vinegar, salt, and
mustard in food processor. While machine is running, slowly add oil, VERY
SLOWLY!! Continue until all of the oil has been added and the eggs and oil have
formed an emulsion or mayonnaise. Taste for sea salt and adjust if needed. Store in refrigerator for up to 2
weeks.
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2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum
Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle
coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier
you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You
will also learn how important balance between primary foods
(relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and
secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Be sure to eat every 3-4 hours so your blood sugar levels remain stable and you are less likely to reach for something sugary or another cup of coffee, or chocolate!
Healthy snacks include:
*Green apples with nut butter
*Gluten-free crackers with avocado
*Larabars
*Protein smoothie-whey, hemp, or pea protein (add some dark leafy greens!)
*Nuts/seeds/trail mix (make sure nuts and seeds are raw, NOT roasted),
*Popcorn (make your own on the stove with organic popcorn, coconut oil, and sea salt)
*Tortilla roll-up-sprouted and gluten-free
*Raw carrots, broccoli, cauliflower celery, peppers or veggies with any type of nut butter: peanut, almond, cashew, hazelnut, tahini
*Ants on a log
*Roasted pumpkin seeds
If you are crazy something sweet opt for fruit or a piece of at least 85% organic dark chocolate!
Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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