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Why More Fat is GOOD for Your Health!

Please read this article that gives a synopsis about why our dietary guidelines are all wrong!  Our bodies were meant to consume fat, and as a species, we have for 99.999999 percent of our existence on Earth.  It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Ancel Keys came into the picture and changed everything about the US diet based on false science and a huge ego!  We hope you find this educational and as interesting as we do!

http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/high-fat-diet-benefits.html?utm_source=Bulletproof&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Partner


Here are some good ways to begin your day with great fats to start you off with loads of ENERGY!!!!!

Drink your Bulletproof Coffee!

It is the best way to start your day!
Bullet Proof Coffee

Quality Coffee or Tea (Chai and English Breakfast are good) of Your Choice

Add in to your taste:

 1 or 2 TBSP Grass-fed Butter

1 TBSP Coconut oil (or more – We use 2 to 3 TBSP)

Cinnamon/Nutmeg/Allspice

Stevia drops (So many flavors – I like Vanilla)

Heavy Whipping Cream

Turmeric

Unsweetened Cocoa

Use a milk-frother to mix it VERY well!

Milk Frother

If you still see oil on the top, mix it some more!

There are so many options!

Play with it a little at a time and you will get it just the way you like it!

It will give you an immediate burst of energy to send you out the door.

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For those in your family that don’t drink tea or coffee, (i.e. your children) this is a great breakfast.  We do a lot of scrambled eggs (Pasture Raised), poached eggs, fried eggs, boiled eggs, and egg casseroles made with breakfast sausage and cream.  You can even do crustless quiches, omelets, and frittatas.  The kids love the sustained energy it gives them until lunch.  You can also mix up your breakfast meats with bacon, sausage, chorizo, ham, Canadian bacon, etc.  And don’t forget the cheese and homemade salsa for some extra zing!

Did you know eggs are one of the most ideal and perfect foods we have been given?

Along with whole milk, eggs contain the highest biological value (or gold standard) for protein. One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids.

The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older adults. And brain development and memory may be enhanced by the choline content of eggs.

Proven Health Benefits of Eggs:

They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet.

The health benefits of eggs have been confirmed in human studies.

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.

A whole egg contains all the nutrients required to turn a single cell into a baby chicken.

A single large boiled egg contains:

Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA.
Folate: 5% of the RDA.
Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA.
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA.
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA.
Selenium: 22% of the RDA.
Eggs also contain decent amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc.

Eat your eggs!  The AHA revised their guidelines for eggs back in 2000, so eat up!

Viva Fiesta!

This is a tough week to follow any kind of diet with all the available “party” foods calling to you!  A few tips:

1. Drink a ton of water!

2.  Drink alcohol in moderation and stay away from sugary drinks like (dare I say) Margaritas.  You can, however, make your own with fresh lime juice, tequila and Stevia.  It is super refreshing and does not have any sugar.  Remember though, that your body will process the alcohol first and store your food to be processed last.

3.  Try to get as much sleep as you can.

4.  Eat before you go.  This is a great lunch salad filled with lots of healthy fats to keep you full and fueled for the day.  You could even eat it before your next party.  I used Romaine lettuce, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese dressing.

IMG_06605.  If you eat at the party…stick with your proteins, veggies and fats, i.e…eat the fajita and taco meat with a fork and a side of guacamole and skip the tortilla.  Eat that yummy queso with veggies instead of chips.  Eat the tenderloin with horseradish sauce on the side without the roll.  Fill yourself with water and veggies before you are tempted with the dessert table.

6.  Dance….burn off what you eat!

We hope everyone has a great, safe fiesta filled with fun, friends, family, and delicious REAL foods!

On the go

While eating at home is definitely the best way to control what enters your body there are times (11 hour road trips) when its just not really an option.

 

While not the “perfect meal” this is definitely something that works when you are in a pinch.

 

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Above is the “Unwich” from Jimmy Johns. At this particular chain you can have any of their sandwiches made with lettuce wraps instead of the bread.

 

More and more places are offering better low carb options, if nothing is on the menu don’t be afraid to ask! Plus, the more people ask, more businesses will learn how many of us really want these items. Think of all those “Gluten Free” items popping up all over the place.*

 

I compared the nutritional information located on the Jimmy Johns website the to review the JJ BLT. The standard French Bread had a Total Carbohydrate count of 55g with 4 of which being dietary fiber. The 7-Grain Wheat a whopping 65g only 5 of which being dietary fiber.

 

The “unwhich” JJ BLT had a Total Carbohydrate count of 2 and dietary fiber 0.

 

https://www.jimmyjohns.com/menu/#/subs/jj-blt/customize/

 

*Gluten Free rarely equals low carb! Additionally, the gluten typically has been replaced with other fillers such as refined starches and sugar to recreate that wheat-like texture and improve taste. Tapioca flour/starch, potato starch, corn starch, and additional added sugar are the most common items used to create those coveted gluten free foods.  Read those labels!

 

 

Did she say FAT BOMB?!

This is an example of a savory Fat Bomb and a prime example of my ability to arrange foods. This will not be the last time I say this, Cindy is the chef. 🙂

 

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Super Simple and Super filling All Natural Pepperoni, Cream Cheese, and olive.

 

The pepperoni’s are giant! This was not a one bite snack.

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Fat Bombs are basically little bites and pick me ups when you may need a little extra fat in your life. These can be so nice when you are trying to get a million things done and just need a little bit as you are running out the door or are planning on eating a large dinner and just want something small to tie you over after breakfast.

 

Fat bombs are also great for people transitioning off of a high carb diet where they may have been used to the “5 meals a day” plan or just used to “grazing.”

 

There are tons of variations of fat bombs and they can be savory and sweet.

 

We realize we haven’t posted much sweet stuff but we will!

 

-Erin

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