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- A ?double Duty? Food For Dieters: Dairy!
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You might not know that cutting calories and losing weight can both affect bone density. To fight back, the best one-two punch for dieters is to include low or non-fat dairy products. Packed with both protein and calcium, these...
- Slow Cooker Chicken Makhani (indian Butter Chicken)
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts: Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that...
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream And Weekend Eating
Testimony of the Day"Maria, I have been "wheat free and sugar free" for almost THREE WEEKS now. I have lost about 11 pounds. I can almost zip my skinny jeans, so the inches are falling off. Thank you so much for changing my life, and changing my way of...
- Slow Cooker Curried Chicken
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, most brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to...
- Coconut Chicken Curry And Naan Bread!
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts: Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't...
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Dairy Free Frozen Yogurt
When I was a teenager, I mistakenly ate fat free frozen yogurt for a dessert thinking it was a safe "diet" food. Whenever we would go to the Mall of America, I would skip lunch and have a HUGE fat-free frozen yogurt. And I am really frustrated with all the advertizements for these "healthy" frozen yogurt shops popping up! There are 3 new frozen yogurt shops in our tiny town of Hudson, WI.
One of the most famous frozen yogurt chains ingredients for vanilla yogurt powder is: Pure Crystalline Fructose, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Non-fat Milk, Yogurt Powder, Micro-encapsulated Probiotic (Lactobacillus Sporogenes)
Not good! The first 3 ingredients = sugar, followed by processed cow's milk. Maltodextrin, in particular, has a glycemic index of 110 (sugar is only 57). Not only is it made from GMO corn, it also increases blood sugar. The scary thing is, since it technically isn't a sugar (in the chemical world), it doesn't have to be listed as a sugar. SO things like Ensure or Pedia-Sure will claim 0 grams of sugar...sure, but the maltodexterin will increase blood sugar even higher than sugar would. To read more on this, check out the chapter on Alternative Sweeteners in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism.
While it's true that probiotics are naturally found in yogurt, the healthy bacteria doesn't make their way into your digestive tract. Between the long shelf-life, manufacturing processes and extreme temperatures prevent probiotics from surviving.
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts:
Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, many store brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt sour tasting and causes the protein to curdle which makes the liquid into a solid. Eating lactate as opposed to lactose doesn't raise insulin or interfere with ketosis. 1/2 cup of homemade naturally fermented yogurt has about 5 to 11 grams of carbs. Always avoid naturally fermented yogurts made from fat free or low fat milk (which will increase the carb count and create a larger spike in insulin due to no insulin-lowering response that fat creates). Non fermented cottage and ricotta cheeses should be used in moderation.
This is a photo of PLAIN yogurt, no sweetness added at all and it has 17 grams of carbohydrates, which turns into 4.25 tsp of sugar in your blood! A "normal" blood sugar is 1 tsp of sugar!
If you want to learn more on how to make baby steps to health and why you may not be losing weight on "low carb", check out my Metabolism Class Video. It is only $25. Email Craig at [email protected] to get access to it!
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir (plain, not vanilla! lol). It has less calories than yogurt or skim milk, and only 3 grams of sugar (versus 9 for plain yogurt...yogurt is high in lactose, which we slowly lose the enzyme after childhood to break this down..."lactose intolerance"). It also has 10 live and active cultures for good bacteria. Feeding your body delicious fermented foods and drinks is a great way to boost your brain-body connection. Did you know that the health of your intestines affects your moods, behavior and brain health?
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
This reminded my 'test tasters' more of a Lemon Ice. It is tangy, like plain yogurt is...so just an FYI.
"HEALTHIFIED" FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups unsweetened Coconut Kefir
3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup Swerve (to keep it soft, erythritol will make it hard)
1 tsp stevia glycerite
1 tsp vanilla extract or other extract (click HERE to find)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt (to keep it from hardening)
Mix together the yogurt, sweeteners, extract and salt. Stir until it is well combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer?s instructions. Makes about 1 quart (1 liter). Makes 3 servings. I topped my frozen yogurt with "healthified" Blueberry Morning cereal!
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1 cup serving)
Traditional Frozen Yogurt = 221 calories, 6.3g fat, 5g protein, 38g carbs, 0.5g fiber
Store Bought Fat Free Frozen Yogurt = 164 calories, 0.6g fat, 5g protein, 35g carbs, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Frozen Yogurt = 70 calories, 6g fat, 1g protein, 6g carbs, 3g fiber
A kid-friendly option would be to put the frozen yogurt into push pop molds. Click HERE to find.
One of the most famous frozen yogurt chains ingredients for vanilla yogurt powder is: Pure Crystalline Fructose, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Non-fat Milk, Yogurt Powder, Micro-encapsulated Probiotic (Lactobacillus Sporogenes)
Not good! The first 3 ingredients = sugar, followed by processed cow's milk. Maltodextrin, in particular, has a glycemic index of 110 (sugar is only 57). Not only is it made from GMO corn, it also increases blood sugar. The scary thing is, since it technically isn't a sugar (in the chemical world), it doesn't have to be listed as a sugar. SO things like Ensure or Pedia-Sure will claim 0 grams of sugar...sure, but the maltodexterin will increase blood sugar even higher than sugar would. To read more on this, check out the chapter on Alternative Sweeteners in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism.
While it's true that probiotics are naturally found in yogurt, the healthy bacteria doesn't make their way into your digestive tract. Between the long shelf-life, manufacturing processes and extreme temperatures prevent probiotics from surviving.
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts:Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, many store brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt sour tasting and causes the protein to curdle which makes the liquid into a solid. Eating lactate as opposed to lactose doesn't raise insulin or interfere with ketosis. 1/2 cup of homemade naturally fermented yogurt has about 5 to 11 grams of carbs. Always avoid naturally fermented yogurts made from fat free or low fat milk (which will increase the carb count and create a larger spike in insulin due to no insulin-lowering response that fat creates). Non fermented cottage and ricotta cheeses should be used in moderation.
This is a photo of PLAIN yogurt, no sweetness added at all and it has 17 grams of carbohydrates, which turns into 4.25 tsp of sugar in your blood! A "normal" blood sugar is 1 tsp of sugar!
If you want to learn more on how to make baby steps to health and why you may not be losing weight on "low carb", check out my Metabolism Class Video. It is only $25. Email Craig at [email protected] to get access to it!
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir (plain, not vanilla! lol). It has less calories than yogurt or skim milk, and only 3 grams of sugar (versus 9 for plain yogurt...yogurt is high in lactose, which we slowly lose the enzyme after childhood to break this down..."lactose intolerance"). It also has 10 live and active cultures for good bacteria. Feeding your body delicious fermented foods and drinks is a great way to boost your brain-body connection. Did you know that the health of your intestines affects your moods, behavior and brain health?
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
Check out the nutritional analysis compared to regular yogurt! WOW!
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
Click HERE to find the website.
This reminded my 'test tasters' more of a Lemon Ice. It is tangy, like plain yogurt is...so just an FYI.
"HEALTHIFIED" FROZEN YOGURT
3 cups unsweetened Coconut Kefir3 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup Swerve (to keep it soft, erythritol will make it hard)
1 tsp stevia glycerite
1 tsp vanilla extract or other extract (click HERE to find)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt (to keep it from hardening)
Mix together the yogurt, sweeteners, extract and salt. Stir until it is well combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer?s instructions. Makes about 1 quart (1 liter). Makes 3 servings. I topped my frozen yogurt with "healthified" Blueberry Morning cereal!
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per 1 cup serving)
Traditional Frozen Yogurt = 221 calories, 6.3g fat, 5g protein, 38g carbs, 0.5g fiber
Store Bought Fat Free Frozen Yogurt = 164 calories, 0.6g fat, 5g protein, 35g carbs, 0g fiber
"Healthified" Frozen Yogurt = 70 calories, 6g fat, 1g protein, 6g carbs, 3g fiber
A kid-friendly option would be to put the frozen yogurt into push pop molds. Click HERE to find.
- A ?double Duty? Food For Dieters: Dairy!
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You might not know that cutting calories and losing weight can both affect bone density. To fight back, the best one-two punch for dieters is to include low or non-fat dairy products. Packed with both protein and calcium, these...
- Slow Cooker Chicken Makhani (indian Butter Chicken)
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts: Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that...
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream And Weekend Eating
Testimony of the Day"Maria, I have been "wheat free and sugar free" for almost THREE WEEKS now. I have lost about 11 pounds. I can almost zip my skinny jeans, so the inches are falling off. Thank you so much for changing my life, and changing my way of...
- Slow Cooker Curried Chicken
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, most brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to...
- Coconut Chicken Curry And Naan Bread!
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts: Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't...