3 DECEPTIVE food label practices (watch out for these)

When it comes to food labels, manufacturers are very good at finding the loopholes in labeling laws and requirements, and subsequently very good at pulling the wool over YOUR eyes.  One such loophole is the manufacturer's ability to claim "zero" grams of fat, or zero grams of trans fat, or zero calories on the label, when in fact the product does indeed contain plenty of fat, trans fat, and/or calories. Here's the law, and how food manufacturers get around it: Zero grams of fat or zero grams of trans fat:  As long as the food item has less than .5g of fat or trans fat, respectively, the label does not need to claim their existence on the label.  In fact, the product can even legally market "Zero grams of fat!" or "0g of trans fat per serving!" More on why this is a HUGE problem, and how food manfacturers deepen this loophole in just a minute. Zero calories per serving:  As long as the food item has less than 5 calories per serving, it can be rounded down and labeled 0 calories. Deepening the Loophole with Unrealistic Serving Sizes While .5g of fat or 5 calories may not seem like a big deal, remember that these values are "per serving", and while an entire package, box, can, or bottle of a product may contain hundreds of calories and loads of fat, as long as they can divide that package into small enough servings to meet the calorie and gram requirements to claim zero, it's legal. Legal AND deceptive as hell. We don't know about you, but we get angry when we see food manufacturers outright LYING to consumers on their labels and in the nutrition facts.  Some of these products should change the Nutrition Facts header to "Nutrition Lies" and it'd actually be a lot more accurate. You see, at BioTrust we're here to provide you with honest nutrition advice and products, and as such, here are our "Top 3 Violators" of this deceptive food labeling practice. 1. Cooking Sprays and Butter Sprays -  Cooking sprays are labeled as fat-free but their first ingredient is oil, which is 100% fat.  How in the world can this be?  Well, the serving size is 1/5th of a second.  What?  Last time we used a cooking spray (some of the organic ones are useful) it took about 3 seconds to lightly coat the surface of the pan.  Well, according to the manufacturer, we just used 15 servings. Bottom line, no one uses the ridiculous and absurd microscopic 1/5th of second spray suggested serving, which isn't nearly enough product to be of practical use. Cooking sprays aren't fat-free...they are nearly 100% fat.  In my example above, a realistic serving actually contains around 5 grams of fat and 45 calories.  A far cry from the 0 number reported on their nutrition facts. Same goes for butter sprays, which are 90%+ fat in most cases.  For example, one popular brand of butter spray contains over 800 calories and 90g of fat per bottle, yet it's labeled as a fat-free, calorie-free product!  Yeah, right! The serving size?  One spray.  Let's get real here...no one is using one spray, or five sprays, or 10 sprays.  In fact, twenty-five sprays equals just one teaspoon, when the servings size for regular butter is 1 tablespoon.  When you balance out the serving size to be the same as a serving of butter, you're looking at 75 sprays to get the same amount. 2.  Artificial sweeteners  - Not only are artificial sweeteners bad news for you health, but they're also a top violator of "calorie free" deceptive labeling practices.  Many brands of artificial sweeteners use maltodextrin and/or dextrose (which is pure sugar) as fillers in each packet, and each packet can legally contain up to a full gram of sugar and 5 calories and still be labeled as calorie free. We've seen people put 3 - 5 packets of this stuff in their coffee or on their cereal...hardly calorie free and even worse, maltodextrin and dextrose are two of the biggest insulin-spiking carbs around -- the entire reason people choose artificial sweeteners over sugar in the first place! To learn more about how the popular artificial sweetener sucralose (known commonly as Splenda®) can destroy your health, click here.  3.  Any food that contains "partially hydrogenated" oils in the ingredient list, period.   Bottom line, you should have a zero-tolerance attitude toward trans fats.  They are the most health-derailing nutrient known to man, and you should be truly consuming ZERO grams per day. If a product claims "Zero grams of trans fat per serving", especially if they speficy "per serving", they are almost always playing the serving size game and you're very likely to see partially hydrogenated oils on the list of ingredients when you flip the package over.  If so, avoid it like the plague. But perhaps even worse than trans fat is a food that you are likely eating every single day that has been linked to over 170 negative health conditions, including obesity and weight gain.  Whatever you do, make sure you limit your intake of this "anti-nutrient" immediately: ==> The #1 WORST food for your health and waistline (AVOID) To your results, Josh & Joel ---- Josh Bezoni & Joel Marion Founders, BioTrust Nutrition

Categories: HEALTH

DON'T decrease your carb intake (do this instead)

The mainstream media is constantly bombarding the  public with messages to eat fewer carbs. And they while  could certainly use an overhaul on their carb habits, eating less isn't necessarily the answer, nor is it required when you follow this one simple "carb rule":

Eat less sugar, eat more fiber.

As the above carb rule suggests, the biggest problem with your current carb intake is likely that you're eating far too much sugar, and far too little fiber...a simple problem to correct when you know exactly to do.

First, start by eliminating the most common sugar-offenders in your diet: all juice, soda, and sugar-sweetened beverages.

The average can of soda contains over 30 grams of sugar, and the absolute worst kind: high fructose corn syrup.

Similarly, as we've shared many times before, fruit juice is NOT a healthy option. Get this stuff out of your house and away from your kids. It's pure, unadulterated sugar.

As an alternative, go with beverages naturally sweetened with non-calorie sweeteners such as stevia leaf extract and erythritol. Zevia is a great brand of soda for a nice treat, or you can make your own naturally sweetened teas by adding a packet of one of these natural sweeteners to unsweetened tea. Lots of great non-calorie, no-sugar options here.

If you want the benefits and natural sweetness of fruit, eat the whole fruit (rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals) and skip out on the sugar-concentrated juice. 

The next common source of sugar is found in dressings and sauces. BBQ sauce, sweet & sour sauce, honey mustard, packaged tomato sauce, and many salad dressings (just check the label) are loaded with sugar, and even worse, often combined with some of the worst denatured, unhealthy fat sources ever.

Make your own healthy salad dressings with extra virgin olive oil and various vinegars and when it comes to sauces, either make your own or turn to all-natural, reduced sugar versions and use them sparingly. Your best bet is to go to a natural health food store (like Whole Foods) to find these items, otherwise you'll likely be trading sugar for other unhealthy artificial ingredients.

Other common sources of sugar include many brands of yogurt, breakfast cereals & bars, various breads, jellies & jams, alcoholic mixed drinks (tsk tsk), and then of course all those foods you already know you should be limiting, but still may be regularly snacking on (especially late at night) like ice cream, cookies, cakes and pastries.

Tomorrow we'll be back with Part II of this article revealing some of the most delicious high-fiber foods to help you double your results by following our simple "eat less sugar, eat more fiber" carb rule.

In the meantime, if you're looking for a healthy snack that's both high in fiber and low in sugar, you won't find a better option than our fat-burning, high-protein BioTrust Frosted Oatmeal Raisin cookies.

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Josh & Joel

Categories: HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS

How To Eliminate Pimples

             

   Have you been consumed with stress as a result of that pimple issue that's become worrying you for the longest period ? Do you find yourself losing your self-confidence for the reason that you feel that you can't face the world with that prolonged pimple ? Okay , worry no longer simply because you'll be saying adios to your trouble with some , simple steps . 
       But yet first and foremost , you must initial realize that pimples result from blocked skin pores or bacteria's , caused by a mixture of severe environmental problems and hormonal imbalance . On some time in our adolescent ages , all of us perhaps got the similar little issue and felt the serious desire to put the spot simply to make it disappear . But never forget , that is only a big no-no . Popping a bad acne is not going to help in eliminating it-in fact , it will eventually just intensify your problem because it is only going to inflame the bad acne all the more ; or pits , it may leave you with acne marks and also big pockmarks . Therefore , what better choice remedies are available which you can choose instead ? 

If you are searching for signifies about how to remove pimples quickly , you could decide to apply an over-the-counter spot treatment-a kind of acne treatment generally composed of salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide . However if you don't have the quality of time , you can also utilize your spot remedy together with make up products or concealer to cover up your scars since they get rid of . You could also use ice on the spot , because cold temperature may help in reducing the inflammation . After using covered ice on your skin , pimples'soreness are going to considerably reduce while your skin looks much better . Additionally you can use the zapping machine , a technological innovation in the field of beauty products . It is a device which employs high frequency currents to destroy pimple-causing bacteria . It is usually available in beauty salons and also dermatological clinics ; however if you are busy , you can also purchase a portable zit zapper . But if you believe your sensitive skin issue is really serious that nothing of the suggestions above may even come within reach of dealing with it , it is possible to seek advice from your skin doctor and based on your arrangement , have him/her provide you with a cortisone treatment to decrease the consequence of your break-outs . 
               Whatever you decide to accomplish , just be sure that each remedy can be useful for your skin . If not , after that don't think twice to finish product use . 

Categories: HEALTH, WOMEN

the relationship between beer and cancer

         

                When folks take a look at the connection between beer and cancers , the instant concept that comes to mind is one of a harmful andhorrible connotation . Of course , excess consumption of a lot of alcohol drinks similar to beer can result in multiple dangerous types ofcancer problems which could become fatal . Nevertheless , exactly what lots of individuals have no idea about is the fact that once beer is taken in the correct quantities , this may also offer a very healthy advantage such as cancer protection and mitigation . 

Sure , beer and certain types of cancer prevention can be placed with each other when beer is not abused but instead taken moderately. Here's how and why this really is probable .· One of the substances located in beer which it originates from hops , just about the most essential beer-making ingredients , is xanthohumol . It is a sort of anti-oxidant which performs an important role in regulating the generation and secretion of testosterone and estrogen . Several cases of prostate and breast cancers are directly associated with the over-secretion of these 2 human hormones .An everyday eating habits full of xanthohumol from beer will considerably improve and balance the making of testosterone and estrogen which in turn help to reduce the danger for prostate and breast cancers .In addition there are symptoms of early analysis results from Germany hinting that one of the advantages of beer is the fact that it helps decrease the threat for Hodgkin's lymphoma . Hodgkin's lymphoma is a sort of cancer which impacts on the behavior of white blood cells . Study shows that the existence of reasonable amounts of alcohol in the blood can vastly improve the organic processes that control the creation of white blood cells resulting in the lowering of dangers linked to Hodgkin's lymphoma ·Beer and cancer are too strongly connected in the case of kidney cancers similar to renal cellular carcinoma . Based on scientific studies , average intake of alcoholic beverages was linked to lower liability of kidney cancers as the type of alcohol getting a diureticmay frequently activate or improve kidney features which often stop the development of cancer cells . 

So , we've mentioned previously the crucial truth that excessive drinking alcohol can cause a number of cancer diseases . Therefore , defining the maximum advised alcohol consumption for any person is essential as a result one can take pleasure in these beer and cancer advantages without putting their bodies in the harmful column . Because of this , docs and health professionals suggest as much as a maximum of two pints every day . A healthy typical of 2 cups per day for females and 3 for males is the expected baseline with which beer consuming is most suitable without the negative effects included in addiction to alcohol . These averages varies according to the size of the person . 

As a result , as it seems beer and cancer aren't simply linked at the cool in an extremely harmful way but will also share a favorableconnection . If you ever concern yourself with getting cancer especially of the breast , prostate , kidneys , or Hodgkin's lymphoma , thenmay be beneficial to add a cup or even two of beer to your daily diet plan . Such as all easy however effective maintaining your diet , this may be the point that you must allow you to decrease the dangers to get cancers . Now , that will really be some benefits of beer well worth certain cheers . 

Categories: DRINK, HEALTH

2 healthy and tasty breakfast recipes

These two healthy breakfast tasty recipes for losing weight are going to add a bit of range to what you eat and best of all they're both delicious. The recipes are for two varied kinds of pancakes; the two are every bit delicious and are a great way to mix up your first meal of the day.

1. Breakfast Courgette Pancakes

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Ingredients

• 1 medium size courgette

• 1 medium size spring onion

• 1 large egg

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil for frying

Method

1. Grate courgette into a small bowl.

2. Lightly chop 1 spring onion and mix with the courgette.

3. Combine 1 large egg into the bowl and mix thoroughly adding salt and pepper to taste.

4. Heat oil in frying pan and spoon 3 mounds of the courgette mixture into the pan and fry until lightly browned, pressing down to flatten. Flip pancake till browned on both sides

2. Almond Pancakes

Serves 1-2

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour

• 2 eggs

• 3-4 tbsp of coconut milk

• 1 vanilla pod, split and scraped seeds out

• 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon

• Coconut oil

Method

1. Mix eggs, coconut and vanilla in a bowl and whisk together.

2. Sift in almond flour and cinnamon.

3. Heat a large pan over a medium heat; add a tsp of coconut oil to the pan and add pancake batter in small rounds, quickly turning the pan around to spread the pancake.

3. Cook until brown on the underside, about 45 seconds and then flip to brown other side

As you have seen these two healthy breakfast recipes for weight loss are really simple to make and the reality is they are very tasty too. These are especially good if you are sick and tired of having boring cereals the whole time. Even if you agree to consume regular pancakes frequently, these are a nice twist on an old breakfast favourite. Remember: regardless of what time you have your first meal, starting the day off on the right foot will set you up nicely for the rest of the day. Go ahead, check out these two tasty recipes and I would like to hear if you loved them.

Categories: BREAKFAST

What do you know about the fake fruit?

Have you ever chosen fruit packed cereals to augment your berry consumption? Or what about a packaged food with added fruits? And I hope you don't believe the blueberry Danish is adding to your fruit intake.

I question this due to the fact that most boxed berries are not really fruits at all. They are a mix of corn-starch, flavorings and colors. These components aren't healthful. In fact, you are prohibited from purchasing some condiments and colors as they are toxic.

Let's examine most cereals. The front boasts of the blueberry taste, or the strawberry flavor. Yet, look closely and you will find small print stating it doesn't consist of any fruits at all.

And the components list confirms this. You will find all sorts of chemicals, colors and preservatives, yet zero fruit. If you are lucky, you might find the fruit juice: somewhere close to the bottom of the list.

Fruit, even dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit, is not going to maintain well in a package. Neither does it taste the same or have the same texture like the fresh fruit. Yet, producers know they need to offer the fresh fruit taste people expect in order to sell the cereal.

If those blue balls in the box aren't fruit, what exactly are they? Well, most of the time, they are carefully constructed balls of sugar or cornstarch which have been glued together with chemical substances and also flavours. This sort of food product has no nutritional value, so that it will sit on a store shelf for a long time.

It's worse when the flavor is in fact in the cereal pieces themselves. The manufacturers don't have to worry making little balls that look like fruit, they can simply add the flavor chemicals right to the flakes.

But probably the worst lawbreaker of the artificial fruit is the bakery part. Those blueberry, apple and cherry pastries and filled donuts don't really have any blueberries, apples or even berries whatsoever (The higher end stores and small bakeries may, ask initially). They often use the same sugar as well as chemical trick the cereal producers do.

Take a look at the healthy cereals on the highest shelf. Do each of it include fruit? I can guarantee you none contain fresh fruit. Few will have freeze-dried fruits.

If you do want fruit in your meals, do this: purchase the fresh fruit and put it yourself. Blueberries and raspberries are wonderful on all types of cereals and desserts. Its packed with nutrients and even deoxidising substances, which have been shown to decrease disease. Use frozen fruits in occasions when fresh berry is much more rare and fresh berries when they are in season. They are better to suit your needs and more pleasing.

Categories: HEALTH

Energy drinks.Is it healthy? "FACTS"

There are lots of fictions and a lot of misinformation peddled around energy drinks by the mass media and marketers. Individuals almost never know any kind of facts about energy drinks as the hype and fictitious info helps make it impossible to really know what they are. Considering that such drinks are quickly becoming widely used, it is crucial to separate misconceptions from the truth. According to a 2005 report, it is estimated that these kind of drinks raked over three billion dollars in the U.S. in retail sales. With supplement of additional new brands in the market, this quantity will continue growing. Below are true facts regarding energy drinks that everybody should know.

Power boost

Although many people eat foods to boost energy levels in the body, some people performing difficult activities require more energy than usual. Boost drinks offer the additional energy needed by the body because they consist of glucose and complex vitamins. Vitamins are beneficial to the body because they stimulate the production of more power. When glucose goes into the bloodstream, it not only supplies energy to the muscles, the brain and other vital, but also helps in the oxidation processes. The effects of a cup of coffee are felt for one to two hours, when that of an energy drink may last for 3 to 4 hours. Caffeine, that is the principal ingredient in the majority of of these drinks, without a doubt enhances energy production.

Moderation

Individuals are recommended to take this kind of drinks without excess to get the benefits associated with them. Following the strict quantity of a max of two cans per day can immensely benefit the consumer. Basing on a number of studies, average consumption of caffeine can protect individuals from many diseases, for example Alzheimer due to its anti-oxidant effects. The majority start their morning with a cup of coffee or even tea, which also contains a considerable amount of caffeine. Just like coffee, using energy drinks in moderation lessens the harmful effects associated with them.

Ingredients

The following beverages can consist of some good ingredients, like B vitamins that help in enhancing energy making within the cells. Guarana is another major ingredient contained in energy drinks. This South American herb has been recognized to successful represent a stimulant, with durable results when compared with coffee. It is a primary ingredient of green tea, which happens to be lauded for preventing cancer due to the polyphenols contained in it. Taurine is another ingredient of energy drinks, which is a naturally produced amino acid with different positive aspects, such as regulating generation of energy in the body. Ginseng is also contained in energy drinks and is safely utilized like an adoptogen, that helps in reducing stress.

Advantages

These kind of drinks are associated with advantages, such as alleviating fatigue, enhancing mental attentiveness and raising power levels. Additionally they provide individuals doing intense physical exercise, for example athletes with the additional energy required to execute such tasks. People are in addition provided with the opportunity to select the most best drink that suits their needs as they come in two kinds. The 1st types contain more caffeine and are preferred by workaholics, who need to work for extended hours during the night time. The second types are the ones with higher degrees of carbohydrates and vitamins that are suitable for individuals involved in strenuous physical exercises.

Categories: DRINK