#i say empty as in it was empty calories/food without much nutritional value

[girlspecimen]

i think i’m literally still recovering from eating a massive “empty” lunch LOL i’m so tired and my stomach still hurts. it did taste so yummy but i will not be eating that thang again soon

[maximura]

Favourite KPOP Songs of 2023

So I am 3 days late posting this but I wanted to do it to keep up the tradition. It's fun looking back at old lists. My criteria isn't so much based on technical merit but rather the songs that I wanted to listen to over and over again for whatever reason.

Cupid by Fifty Fifty. No doubt, this is social media's song of the year. I have never seen a song that is actually good become so organically viral, only to be reduced to absolutely nothing because of abysmal management. Not even New Jeans was this widespread this year (to me). Cupid was playing at my local supermarket and even people who know nothing about kpop loved this song. It ranks low for me because I'm definitely sick of hearing it by now. Regardless, it is still a very well written pop song.

Ayo by NCT 127. Okay, hear me out: NCT is like durian. You either completely understand why it is called the King of Fruits or you think I should be put in jail for saying that. If you are a brave connoisseur who refuses to be confined by societal pressure, then know what it's like to open your third eye and consume NCT for what they are: completely weird but never boring. It's an experience. If you don't get it, I don't know what to tell you.

Tinnitus by TXT. Temptation is my least favourite TXT album from the last 3 years but I think that is mostly due to how much I hated Sugar Rush Ride. I've been re-listening to a lot of their material again and okay, I'll give this one a pass: it's a mood. Thanks Kang Taehyun. I don't know if it was very intentional but his voice is all I hear on the final version. Man, that dude's voice always gets me somehow, I don't know how he does it.

Rover by Kai. It's not even that good of a song and yet, it was everywhere and I was gaslit into liking it. The viral dance made it the hit it became but to be fair, much of this was really down to his star power and ability to make really good choices that suit his strengths (dance first, vocals second). This is EXO Kai we are talking about after all; when he delivers, he really delivers. New Gen boys can take some notes.

Drama by Aespa. This is like Asian Junk Food. It's objectively so terrible, full of empty calories, no nutritional value but they took the Terrible and sprinkled MSG on it, so now it's TastyTerrible. As someone who wants to learn film editing, the MV is excellent and an example of top tier editing without choppy cuts. I have not noticed editing this neat and time consuming since Seventeen's 'HOT'.

Back To Me by The Rose. A group with solid talent and well written songs. I wish every success for them to be honest. I am posting the live video because they are one of those groups who are better live and won't give you The Fear watching it. I wish I could've seen them because I genuinely just love their voices and sound. They've filled the void left behind by Day 6.

Hard by Shinee. It's just your typical weird and perfect Shinee pop song but with a distinctly 90s flavour in my opinion. They are just all so talented that it's virtually impossible to ignore them. SM production is always so slick but with Shinee it is something to gild the lily rather than hard carry the entire song and group. Onew vocals never takes a day off, he was flawless even in the raw recordings.

Kitsch by IVE. It's just so cute and comforting in the way a harmless little pop song can be. It's like a fresh breeze. There's no pressure to do anything but enjoy it. In the absence of Blackpink, they are definitely my favourite girl group at the moment.

This World by Ateez. I do actually prefer it to Bouncy because it has that dystopian and almost gothic feel to it. I don't think it would've made a good title track because it's not as explosive as Bouncy but it 100% would fit into a movie or montage sequence. It absolutely goes so hard in the car, especially at night.

Flower by Jisoo. I think this was just a very smart choice for her and her team. It did not have anything too complex or overly dramatic. It suits her elegance and brand perfectly. It was also very pleasant and kinda of prettily boring? The dance was very popular and cute without being obnoxious. She is very much a Great Gowns Beautiful Gowns and "Go on girl, give us nothing!" idol but I have a soft spot for her. I can't believe we live in a world where Jisoo has the best Blackpink solo song.

3D (Alternate Version) by Jungkook. I did not like it when it was released (with that awful rap feature) but the purely Jungkook and performance versions of it really improved everything. I am really happy that Golden is as good as it is, because I think most Jungkook stans from 2013 lived in fear he would only release Mid Tier pop songs. I think most features on the album are unnecessary. Jungkook has presence and star power on his own. Everything else diluted what we all came for.

Blue Blood by IVE. It's an unexpectedly more mature sound from them and I loved it. I think the driving backing track makes this one of the best driving songs. It has this dark eloquence to it, which I always vibe with. One of their best B sides for sure.

Off The Record by IVE. This was the best track off their album this year. That title track was heinous. OTR was so calm and comforting and there is something about it that reminded me of Gfriend and OhMyGirl where it's just a good song with any histrionics. I do not think IVE suit that bad girl crush concept at all. They always had this expensive High Teen aura and it really took at hit with Baddie imo.

Ring (Unplugged/Acoustic Version) by TXT. This isn't cheating, they released this one on a July 2023 album. Even if it was cheating, I would've still put it on here. It's well written, well produced, well paced and suits everyone in the group. But personally, I always saw this as a Kang Taehyun song (even though he didn't even write it). His aura is all over it. Controversial opinion but I think this has one of Yeonjun's best rap verses because the slower tempo works so much better for his voice and flow.

Crazy Form by Ateez. Ah the Male version of Junk Food with MSG. I don't think it's anywhere near their best song but it's a good fun time and after the tough year(s) we have all had, it's nice to jam to something silly. It's very SKZ adjacent but in my opinion, with much better production and editing because the team behind Ateez are better at it. I'm also including this because it made me really see Jeong Yunho. If you know you know.

Roll With Me by Hyungwon/Shownu. Technically The H/S version of Wildfire is my favourite from them this year but since it wasn't official, I'll go with my second favourite release. It once again proves that Hyungwon is my favourite man (musically) in Monsta X. I like his style, tastes and instincts. It's true that he is my overall favourite in MX but I'm mature now! It's not just the visuals, I truly put his musical output as the number 1 reason I like him.

Standing Next To You by Jungkook. Listen, listen, listen.....I have been following this dude since 2013. I always KNEW he could give more and be more. Even though SNTY isn't even 100% of what I think he can do, it was enough for me to feel all these 10 years were not wasted lol. This deserved this stop purely for the instrumentation and production value alone. Granted, it is very westernised but good music is good music. This is the only time where a feature (remix) actually added something.

Silver Light by Ateez. The sister to Cyberpunk. It is really like its title: a sparkling God Ray of light that cuts through the darkness. It's mysterious but also so hopeful and comforting. They just scraped in with this at the last minute but it is already one of my absolutely favourite Ateez songs. Instant love from 1st listen. The type of song I wish I was more conscious and present for so I could go back to experience it again for the first time. Park Seonghwa supremacy because this is now a song I associate with him. He's not even my Ateez bias but he is my favourite and the most important Ateez member to me. How that works, I do not know.

My favourite song of 2023:

Chasing That Feeling by TXT. They achieved the trifecta in 2023 for me: favourite song, favourite lyric, favourite choreography. I'm not even going to link to the official MV because the choreography needs to be seen unobstructed and undiluted. This is the type of song that I barely have any critiques on (and if I did, they would all be minor). The type of song that I would put as my bio. The type of song I want my best friend to play at my funeral. This era was also the one that pushed Choi Soobin into my life when he knew damm well that my heart has been closed for business for the last 12 months. The power this song had on me was all consuming and cannot be overstated, ok?

[diaryofamadfatwoman]

Color Be Gone

Welcome back everyone. Myself included. We celebrated Resurrection Day (or Easter) weekend last week so I have returned one pound heavier. That is a surprise to me but I will take it.

In a couple of sessions we learned a few things about the color of food. Today let's dig into food with no color. Or not. We are talking about white foods. Or what is commonly referred to as the bad stuff.

First on the hit list is SUGAR. The problem with sugar is not that it is sweet; it has no nutritional value, has empty calories and is therefore, good for nothing but taste. Of course we all know that, but did you know the better substitute that has FDA approval is allulose? Allulose tastes more like sugar without the weird after taste. It is derived from fruits like figs and raisins.

What can I say about SALT? Well, it is mentioned in the Bible so it has to have some value. It is a preservative and adds flavor to food. Totally good things, but over-consumption of course, wreaks all kinds of havoc on our health. What is the answer to saltless food? More seasonings for a start. Lemon and lemon pepper, along with garlic and a variety of seasonings can punch up the flavor of our foods. But let's get real, I find it almost impossible to do without salt. However, it behooves us all to reduce salt intake as it affects our heart health, kidneys, and blood pressure. I definitely notice the difference in my blood pressure numbers when I cut back the salt or eat less often, as in intermittent fasting.

White Bread...oh how I love thee. The problem here is stripped wheat that has little nutrition and higher carbohydrates that lead to high blood sugar. So I can do without the nutrition for the sake of delicious hot bread and cake right? Well, not necessarily because we have the added sugar or sweetener, salt, and again, carbohydrates that pack on the pounds. The only thing I can say is that white flour, salt and sugar must be eaten in moderation indeed. And I am not there yet. Fasting has been my saving grace to keep my numbers in line, but I can do so much better by following these recommendations.

I know I am preaching to the choir here, but we all need reminding to help steer us toward better choices. Some of those include whole grain flour and pasta, brown rice instead of white rice and sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. All these are delicious. We only have to prioritize them on our shopping lists.

Join me this coming week and try some better choices. Send me pictures of your delicious substitutes and don't forget to share this blog with your family and friends.

Let's do this!

I made delicious legs of lamb this week and served with green beans, wax beans and carrots and mushroom rice. Here is a snapshot.

[nyc-uws]

Hacks For Ordering Healthy Takeout And Delivery, By CuisineChinese, Mexican, Italian and more — restaurant food can be made more nutritious with these tricks.

By Su-Jit Lin, Guest Writer 10/06/2020 05:45am EDT

As nutrition information becomes more widely available and ingredient transparency is more widely demanded due to food allergies and sensitivities, people are continually stunned at the amount of empty, nutritionally deficient calories they’re consuming when they dine out or order delivery.

But with a few easy fixes, you can hack your order and make it fit the ideal 1:1:2 ratio of carbs, protein and vegetables that professionals recommend.

After all, when you bring your food home, you’re free to make additions, subtractions and substitutions however you please to make it more beneficially nutritious, no matter the type of cuisine you order.

Let’s address some of the most common takeout and delivery cuisines you can easily make more nutritious.

Strategize Your Sandwiches

Every sandwich needs ― to borrow Ross Gellar’s term ― a “moist-maker.” For that reason, mayo is a must for many people. However, it’s a caloric bomb, especially if it’s slathered on with a heavy hand. The good news is, you have alternatives.

When ordering a sandwich, ask the restaurant to leave off the mayo so you can finish dressing it at home with your own. Sandwiches without mayo will be less soggy when you receive them anyway.

As registered dietician Casey McCoy reasons, “adding mayonnaise yourself allows you to choose how much goes on. If they do it for you, you may end up eating more than you normally would.”

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Another reason to sauce up at home? You can cut calories with canola oil mayonnaise or get on trend with avocado oil. However, McCoy recommends olive oil as “a better fat choice.”

Aside from this simple swap, bringing a sandwich home also opens up a plethora of add-on and change-up choices, allowing you to deconstruct and customize it in the privacy of your own kitchen. There, no one will look at you askance if you take off a slice of bread to replace it with a few leaves of lettuce. And you won’t get any odd looks, either, for completely taking apart your sandwich and putting it on a bowl of salad greens. Both are great ways to increase your vegetable intake, the nutritional value of the meal, and inch up to that 2:1:1 ratio.

Healthier Salad Hacks

If a salad typically doesn’t fill you up, it’s easy to convert it into something substantial that’s still nutritious. Consider turning your salad into an overstuffed wrap using tortillas, lavash bread or pitas with better nutritional value than what is offered at most restaurants. Eschew the side of bread that usually accompanies a salad, and instead, look for whole grains, high fiber, higher protein and low sugar on the nutritional labels of home pantry staples.

Another great tip for salads is to ask for the cheese and/or sweet toppings like dried fruits and nuts on the side. Although “these additions are a great choice for a salad to actually be satisfying and fill you up appropriately,” according to McCoy, getting the high-calorie ingredients on the side can help you personalize and control how much you’re consuming.

For takeout, salad dressing is usually separated, so that’s one less ask you have to make. This allows you to use just enough so that your greens aren’t drowning in it. “Toss it in a big bowl at home while you add the dressing to make sure it’s well-dressed,” McCoy recommends, “or use some lemon for extra flavor instead of using more dressing.”

Asian Takeout Additions

It’s easy to increase the nutritional value of your Asian restaurant takeout when you order. For one, tofu is a nutritional superstar McCoy calls “a great and inexpensive source of protein that is very easily absorbed, and a rich source of isoflavones, which research has shown to have protective effects against cardiovascular disease and some cancers.”

But even better, across the continent, vegetables feature heavily in most wok-fired dishes. Her pick is often Thai, which “tends to be a pretty healthy takeout pick because they have a lot of vegetable-heavy offerings.”

You can also steam-crisp or stir-fry your own vegetables and then toss them in the sauce that came with your takeout. This can help re-proportion the dish to better fit the ideal ratio.

Boosting your vegetable quotient with a quick homemade sauté works for many of the more indulgent noodle dishes, too. Matchstick vegetables like carrots, broccoli stalks, bell peppers and cabbage blend in well with lo mein, drunken noodles, chow fun, mei fun, yaki udon, and more. For no-cook, no-fuss toss-ins, bean sprouts can contribute a refreshing bite to heavier noodle mains, as can sliced snow peas or chopped sugar snaps. For soups, adding baby bok choy is actually quite traditional, or add Chinese or nappa cabbage or romaine lettuce (don’t knock it until you try it!).

Finally, you can ask for brown rice instead of white. McCoy says “you’ll be adding fiber and nutrients that will make you feel more satisfied than refined grains like white rice.”

Italian Updates

Pizza is often considered a cheat food, but there are multiple ways to make it more nutritious.

You know that slice is going to taste better after a few minutes in the toaster oven, so why not add some vegetables to it while you’re at it? Ordering a plain cheese pizza (or a vegetable one) gives you wiggle room to control your ratios. You can add grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni, turkey sausage, or sautéed and drained lean ground beef to make the proteins lean, or steam spinach or broccoli to toss on top of a white pizza and let them get toasty. Alternatively, zucchini is a nice add-on for red-sauce pies, and peppers, onions, and mushrooms are classics.

“I like to order a Caesar salad with my pizza and/or add lots of vegetable toppings to it,” McCoy said. “It sounds simple, but romaine is higher in vitamin A, folate, and fiber than kale or spinach, and anchovies have omega-3s, while olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, both of which can reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Caesar and other salads are typically on the menu at any Italian restaurant or pizza parlor, but what isn’t often advertised is that customers can usually request a side of steamed vegetables instead of the usual pasta side. This is typically some variation of a medley that may feature broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots and green beans. Sautéed or steamed broccoli, spinach and broccoli rabe are also often on offer, and they go better with marsala wine sauce dishes, française or piccata preps than clashingly sauced pasta.

Latin American Twists

Food from this corner of the world is also easy to make healthy when you order. Two effortless changes would be to request no cheese or sour cream on your dish. Instead, add your own pre-grated cheese at home — it typically comes in nonfat, part-skim, 2% or whole fat options, but McCoy suggests forgoing fat-free options for something 2% or more. “Your body needs fat,” cautions McCoy, “and fat-free isn’t as satisfying and may cause you to overeat later.”

To substitute for the sour cream, 2% Greek yogurt is an easy edit that keeps the flavors and mouthfeel indulgent while introducing helpful live and active cultures to your gut flora as well as increasing protein.

Establishments can often make other substitutions for you. Swapping white rice for brown, when available, is one of them. You can ask to swap rice for beans or request twice the peppers and onions in lieu of rice or in addition to it. Lettuce is also typically available, so just ask for it if you don’t want a whole side salad!

When it comes to Mexican food like tacos, say “yes” to all the vegetable accompaniments: the pico de gallo, the charred green onions, the shredded cabbage or lettuce. In fact, while you’re at it, dice up some more fresh tomatoes for their many vitamins and minerals and chop up more cabbage at home to bury your taco filling in, adding fiber as well as a palate-cleanser for the salt and char. Consider it more of a side than an accent.

You can also ask for corn tortillas instead of flour, which typically have far fewer calories. Corn is “less refined and contains more fiber,” than flour, McCoy said. Another alternative? Skip the tortillas entirely in dishes like fajitas, and turn them into rice and salad bowls.

The same applies for other types of Latin American food: Get a side salad with your Cuban or medianoche sandwich; ask for grilled veggies instead of rice or beans; add versatile sautéed zucchini to your ropa vieja or arroz con pollo; put your roasted pork on a salad; ask for your crema on the side and save your sweet plantains for dessert.

A Sweet Finish

And what’s dinner out without dessert? You can slightly moderate your indulgence by asking the restaurant to pack your dessert plain, skipping the restaurant’s embellishments such as whipped cream, ice cream, caramel sauces, chocolate drizzles, and the like. Instead, add your own at home. Use frozen yogurt, light ice cream or lighter whipped cream. Choose reduced sugar, no-sugar-added or added-fiber jams or jellies for accent flavors. Or just go with some fresh fruit. When you’re finishing the dish in your own kitchen, the choice is entirely yours.

As you can see, ordering in doesn’t mean having to leave your nutrition by the wayside. Go ahead and have that taco night, order the pizza after a busy day, call for Chinese, and get that dessert to split. You deserve it, and with these dietician-approved simple swaps and additions, you don’t even have to earn it.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ordering-healthy-takeout-delivery-cuisine_l_5f6224ebc5b65fd7b857cfb8

[highfatlosssite-blog]

Get in the habit of losing fat

Change your eating habits

I believe that a well-designed exercise program is complete for long-term fat loss. However, exercise alone will not make you slimmer. Nutrition is crucial. There is a famous saying that I agree with: “You can't get out of bad food”. Carbofix Review You can still put on weight because of your eating habits. Here are some important nutritional habits you can use to help you lose body fat while maintaining lean muscle tissue:

Component control

Portion size control is essential for reducing your body fat. Try to eat small meals throughout the day, each meal consists of three main types of palm-sized foods: protein, fibrous carbohydrates (i.e. vegetables) and starchy carbohydrates. It helps control your blood sugar, improves digestion, maintains energy levels, controls your appetite, and controls your calories.

Eat often

It may sound like the opposite of your goal, but it is associated with the above benchmark. Your portions should be small while eating often. As many trainers have done, I believe eating more will increase your metabolism. However, there is no science to prove it. Whether you eat 3 times a day or 6 times a day, it does not affect your metabolism.

It goes without saying that eating more often has other benefits. Eating 4 or 5 small, healthy meals or snacks throughout the day can help control your blood sugar, improve digestion, control appetite, and maintain your energy levels. If you wait too long between meals, you may find that energy levels drop, leading to sugar cravings and fatigue.

An easy way to start reducing portion sizes is to add a high protein snack in the afternoon, breaking down the long time between lunch and dinner.

Milk may not be good for your body

Although the dairy industry heavily markets milk as an important part of a healthy diet, too much milk can hinder your goals of staying lean. Milk is high in calcium and other important nutrients, but most dairy products have a high glycemic load, which can affect your insulin and interfere with fat loss. Milk can also cause fluid retention and mucus production, which increases congestion.

In addition, a large number of people find it difficult to digest milk properly. Most of the milk we drink is highly processed and various chemicals are added. If you don't have access to clean, raw organic milk, I suggest limiting your milk intake to natural yogurt and kefir, as they contain good digestive bacteria and are easy for your body to process.

To make sure you're getting enough EFAs, I recommend replacing your diet with two or three servings of fish oil each day. It helps your body burn more fat and has many other health benefits.

Avoid refined starch and sugar

Sugar is the enemy if your goal is to lose fat! Sugar contains empty calories (minimum nutritional value) which quickly release energy without nourishing your body and then quickly slows down energy. Sugar also interferes with fat loss, causing insulin to increase. When insulin levels are high, your body is in a state of storing or releasing fat. Your body also likes to metabolize sugar for fuel before using up fat stores. You can control these rapid fluctuations in blood sugar by including a diet high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Foods high in fiber can help control blood sugar and insulin levels. Cut down on highly processed, low-fiber breads, cereals, breakfast bars, potatoes and pasta.

Goat's milk products are also easier to digest than cow's milk. If you suffer from frequent congestion, sinus problems, and ear infections, try to avoid all treats for a while. Alternative sources of calcium are almonds, salmon, cruciferous vegetables, and calcium supplements.

Take smart fats

Fat is a misnomer. Many people still believe that all fats are "bad" and believe that eating fat will make you fat. However, not all fats are created equal, and consuming the right kind of fat is not only essential for good health, but it also contributes to the metabolism of body fat. The good fats are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and contain omega 3, 6 and 9 oils. These healthy fats include fish, nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil and olive oil. safflower. Flaxseed oil and fish oil are also popular in general sources and in supplemental form.

In a weight loss study published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2005, researchers found that a group with a high protein intake was less likely to regain the weight they lost and any weight gained in the body. protein group from lean tissue. The results are said to have a high thermal effect and a decrease in appetite.

Finally, another potential benefit of reducing your carbohydrate intake is better glycemic (blood sugar) control. This means that your insulin and blood sugar levels are more balanced, which helps maintain healthy body composition and provide health benefits for people who are "carbohydrate intolerant".

Like I said, limiting your carbs for the long term is not recommended. A more balanced method of moderating your carbohydrate intake is called a "carbohydrate cycle" or "carbohydrate manipulation". This method will dramatically reduce your carbohydrate intake just two or three days in a row each week, followed by a carbohydrate “load” day. On low carb days, you need to increase your protein intake to get the calorie difference. Carbohydrate cycling makes low-carb diets safer, more effective, and easier to follow.

Change your lifestyle

To increase fat loss, maintain lean tissue, increase your metabolism, and increase your energy levels, you will need to make a few more lifestyle changes. In fact, even with a good diet and a good exercise program, fat loss is very low if you do not include some of the following guidelines.

Researchers have found that healthy men who get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night for 6 consecutive nights have higher blood sugar and insulin levels. It is a very bad state of metabolism for those who are trying to lose weight because the excess insulin increases the storage of body fat.

Aim for 8 hours of sleep every night, and try to keep a regular routine where you have the same bed and wake times. Pick a time that you wake up to most days and make sure you're in bed at least 8 hours before.

Eat more slowly

Some animals simmer for about 15 minutes, feel overwhelmed, and stop eating. But you are human. Because you eat fast, your full stomach won't have time to alert your brain. If you eat more slowly and chew your food well, you won't be able to digest well, but you will be less likely to eat more. At your next meal, take your time, chew well, and rest between mouth sores.

Stay well hydrated

Water is a very important nutrient, especially when trying to lose weight. You need it to flush out the waste products your body makes when breaking down fat for energy or processing protein. You need it to transport nutrients to your muscles. You need it to digest food and boost your metabolism. Water also helps keep you warm during hot weather workouts.

To boil well, let water and green tea be your main drinks. Fruit juices, sodas, and other drinks contain calories and often contain sugar. Hence, avoid juices, sodas, and sports drinks and instead focus on consuming still water and green tea. Drinking one liter a day for every fifty pounds of your body weight is a good guide to water intake. Drinking enough water can help control your appetite and lose fat.

Don't skip meals

In today's fast-paced society, I often hear that people are too "busy" to eat or eat enough during the day. If you really want to be slim, eating regularly should be a priority. One tip that can help you is to prepare your meal in advance. It can also help you avoid fast food or junk food snacks. Keep your portions small and focus on foods high in protein, vegetables, fruits, and essential fats.

Enjoy

A very stressful lifestyle can lead to adrenal fatigue and increase your cortisol levels, which forces the body to retain fat. Exercise, rest, and a balanced diet are healthy ways to deal with the stress in your life. Suparicitamena? Also try to reduce stressful activities over which you are in control. If you can't let go of stress, adopt healthy coping practices such as positive thinking and relaxation techniques. Whatever you do, don't use alcohol or other drugs to deal with the symptoms of stress ... it won't solve the problem but it will make it harder to lose fat.

Ultimately, to increase fat loss and stay lean forever, you need to control your calories, increase your metabolism with a balanced exercise program, and make changes in your lifestyle and eating habits. You also need patience to be successful and to focus on achieving your goals the “right” way rather than “immediately”.

[mpmwrites]

Positive and Negative Preferences

Hello all! I perticipated in @dbhevents​ Secret Santa, and I wrote a fic for @exfriends​!

This is a Reed900 Coffee Shop AU, rated T for language.

Hello darling @exfriends​. I am so very sorry you had to wait this long. I’m afraid it’s entirely my fault, because I bit off more than I could chew around the holidays this year, and unfortunately that led to quite the delay. I also want to apologize that I didn’t go exactly with what you requested. I saw that you liked other types of AUs and this kind of just clicked into place for me. (But if it’s really not your thing, I’d be happy to write something new. You deserve a great gift!) Here’s hoping you enjoy.

Also a thanks to @the-writing-of-a-gay-idiot​ for giving me so much feedback!

On with the show!

It wasn't that he wanted to be an asshole. Really, he knew he was an asshole, and could see himself acting it out in real time, but he had absolutely no reason to try to be better. Part of it was the coffee thing. He'd hardly slept in college, and became a six-cup-a-day person, and he'd rarely admit it, but he was even worse without caffeine. So, nearly fifteen years later, he figured that if coffee was gonna keep him from getting fired for shitting on someone stupid, he could be addicted to worse things.

When the android behind the counter suggested that he was their most frequent customer, he shrugged. Most days, he came in three times: on the way to work, on lunch, and before catching the bus home. Large coffee, nonfat milk, and one sugar. Of course it was always perfectly sweetened, perfectly steaming, because it was an android who made it, and most days he didn’t even have to say his order before Richard was ringing him up with a smile.

He never stayed, preferring to take his coffee back to work or drink it on the bus so he could enjoy it in relative privacy. He wasn't much interested in sitting around while the 20-somethings giggled their way through their overly-sweet lattes, and certainly wasn't going to indulge in some calorie-laden baked goods when he could get something healthier and cheaper just about anywhere else. He could take his day home and tell his cat about all of the fucked up shit he saw in the world.

His birthday, however, brought on a whole new series of shitty feelings about being alone and being 37 with his only friend as his cat. He told himself he had friends. That he wasn't alone. That someone might care if he wasn't around. By the time he headed to the coffee shop after work, he was feeling worse than he did when he woke up that morning.

"Good afternoon, Gavin." Rich smiled as he passed the usual green paper cup over the counter. "Did you have a pleasant rest of the day?" Pleasant. Yeah. The same question he asked every other afternoon receive the same answer Gavin always gave him: a shrug and a half smile. As he turned to leave, Gavin's eyes settled on an empty table by the window at the front of the café. There was only one chair. He thought about his apartment, and sitting alone, probably ordering some indulgent junk food as a gift for himself, and falling asleep to the nightly weather report; waking up with a stiff neck before finally dragging himself to his actual bed.

He sat down at the table.

He nursed his coffee as he listened in to strangers conversations and flipped through social media on his phone. When he'd drained the last drop, he sat the cup down with a hollow noise and looked out the window. The sun had set mostly and headlights glared against the window was cars moved down the street. The bus passed; Gavin had at least 15 minutes until the next one. He took a breath and wiggled the empty cup against the table, listening to the noise it made and wondering why he had nothing better to do on his own damn birthday other than sit alone in a coffee shop.

"You come to get coffee, three times a day, five days a week." Richard said as he approached the table carefully, "And have done so for at least the thirty seven weeks I've been employed here. This is the first time you've ever stayed." He observed, sitting down a new, steaming coffee. It was in a black ceramic mug.

Gavin looked up at him blankly, not having an answer to the statement, "Uh, yeah." He fumbled.

"I've been wondering why, if I may ask." Richard offered a small, awkward smile.

"I guess…" Gavin paused to summon a reason as he fished his wallet out of his back pocket, "Well, It's my birthday, I didn't want to be alone." He explained quietly, suddenly embarrassed by the concept. He wondered why he even felt the need to answer, much less with such a vulnerable truth.

"In that case, I'm very glad to have your company." The barista's words were formal, but tinted with something genuine. He waved a dismissive hand as Gavin made to hand him a few bills for the refill. "Consider it a thank you for your loyalty." Richard said, before moving away to tend the counter once again.

Gavin stayed past the next bus, and then a few more, until it was completely dark outside. When he finally had a renewed thought to leave, the rest of the café was already empty. Richard was milling about, wiping down tables and pushing in chairs as Gavin stood and took the mug to the counter. When he turned to the door, Richard followed, rescuing something from the counter as he hastened to catch up. As Gavin laid his hand on the door handle, Richard was behind him, reaching over his shoulder to flick open the lock, "I lock the door after closing." He explained.

"Closing? When did you close?"

"Eleven minutes ago." Richard smiled, holding out the green paper bag he'd taken from the counter. "This is for you. I usually compost the remaining baked goods, but I didn't see the harm in giving you a birthday treat, especially after you hadn't eaten all evening."

Gavin took in that fraction of a smile that Rich always served him alongside his coffee. He held a good five or so inches over Gavin, but was at least just as muscular if not more so that Gavin was. It pinged in Gavin's mind that it was all artificial, that he'd been designed to be handsome and perfect, but the realization of his appeal struck Gavin all the same. Richard was good looking, had been keeping track of Gavin's visits, and was some kind of concerned for his nutritional well-being.

The idea of Richard's regard for him was unexpected, and came with a small tilt of Gavin's chin before he realized he was leaving. "Uh, I'm sorry for keeping you. Thanks for letting me stay." Gavin said as he remembered to be a semi-decent person.

"You're welcome to stay as long as you please." Richard reminded him, holding the door open to the cool fall night.

-----

Gavin transferred paperwork to his portable the following afternoon, toting it with him to the coffee shop. He worked his way through it over his usual coffee and left cash next to his empty cup that Richard didn't take when he quietly left his refill. He waited until the last customer left and checked the time. Fifteen minutes before closing, Richard was idling behind the counter.

"Your boss can't be letting you just keep giving me free coffee." Gavin proclaimed as he brought up the empty mug and left behind cash.

"We offer a complimentary refill to guests who choose to dine in." Richard explained lightly. He watched Gavin curiously. Gavin offered a small snort of amusement,

"You're telling me I come in here and pay for three cups a day when I could just stay and only pay for two?" He grinned wryly.

"I suppose you could, but then, how would you earn the money to pay for those two cups?" Richard took the mug and turned around to put it on the counter next to a small sink. "Despite our appreciation of your patronage, I'd think that you'd be more valued if you continued working."

"I think you overestimate my abilities as a cop." Gavin leaned on the counter slightly.

"Well, I'd prefer that you never have an opportunity to prove me wrong." Richard smiled, and maybe Gavin was looking differently, but his smile seemed more genuine than it did when he normally ordered his coffee. He vaguely noticed a light shutting off outside the shop, prompting Richard's LED to throw a blip of yellow before being summarily returned to blue.

"I guess that means it's closing time." Gavin sighed, pushing away from the counter. He turned to leave, but turned back and leaned his whole torso over the counter, slipping the payment intended for coffee into Richard's apron pocket. "Call it a tip." he offered an awkward wink.

"Gavin, as an android, I am not permitted to have personal finances." Richard's smile was gone as he extracted the bills with a slow movement.

"Well, I'm not taking it back. Who's arresting you?" He shrugged, retreating toward the door with a cocky smile.

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The rest of the week continued on in that way; Gavin sat at the cafe for hours, and would chat amicably with the android barista once the shop was empty save for them. He left at closing every night with a smile and occasionally with a sugary treat in hand.

Gavin knew he was fooling himself. After all, and android couldn't have more personal feelings toward him than any other being; human, android, or otherwise. Still, he made himself get up and go to work each day with the prospect of a fresh cup and one free refill after. Companionship from anyone other than his cat was more than he deserved, he figured, but at least Richard was someone he could talk to. Sure, they never talked about anything with any kind of weight, but it was better than talking to himself in the quiet of his apartment.

He let himself believe that it was something like friendship.

So, when Richard leaned across the counter and kissed him, time stopped. Not in a stupid romantic comedy way, but in a way that shook Gavin to his core in self doubt. Richard was an android. Richard couldn't feel anything toward him. He shouldn't have felt anything for a walking, talking computer. He decided not to.

"What the hell?" Gavin's face contorted in confusion and offense when the android pulled away. He waited for an answer as Richard's LED spun to yellow then red and back.

"I am sorry, Gavin, I must have misunderstood your intentions." He stared at Gavin for a long moment before busying himself with tidying the counter.

"My intentions?" Gavin sputtered, failing to assume an appropriate reaction.

"My social protocols interpreted your new interest in being at the café and consistent attempts at companionship as a wish to enter into a romantic relationship." Richard explained. We offer a complimentary refill to guests who choose to dine in.

"Oh." Gavin dismissed the offence and remained pensive. "You're an android. You don't have feelings, especially not for humans." He drew. Richard froze and his LED looked like it was trying to send a distress signal. Eventually, he answered.

"That is correct." He mentioned, though it sounded more like a realization than a confirmation. Somehow, Gavin felt a little hurt.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow." Gavin offered, leaving his mug and retreating quietly.

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"Good morning, what can I get you?" Gavin stared at the android taking his order. It wasn't Richard, but a female who looked young and had red curls framing her face. He couldn't see an LED, but the blue armband was telling enough.

"Uh, large coffee, nonfat milk, one sugar. To go." He told her, baffled by her presence. He paid her and she turned away to prepare his order. "Do you know what happened to Richard?" He said casually.

"Richard was found to be malfunctioning, I am his replacement." She didn't seem fazed as she set his cup on the counter.

"Oh. Is he going to be back?"

"I'm not sure, I'm sorry." She offered a kind smile, and moved on to the next customer. When he came back at lunch, she was still there, and in the afternoon too. He didn't stay.

Richard didn't return in the following days, and Gavin stopped coming in early for his coffee, and didn't bother to prolong his commute for the stop either. Two weeks later, he'd begun to favor  the coffee shop closer to work for his lunch breaks, and let thoughts fade of his usual place.

It wasn't that their coffee was any better; he just couldn't find the effort to go out of his way to go to the old place anymore. It was different. It didn't feel like his place anymore, and he couldn't much find a reason why. Suzie's was closer anyway; only a block walk from the station, even if the coffee wasn't quite as good, the convenience made up for it.

Not to mention, the less time he spent walking, the more time he could spend working, and with the elevated counts of rogue androids in the city he was needed more than ever. Rumors of an uprising and of feeling androids whispered through the city, though he didn't pay them any mind. A fantasy of robots with feelings didn't make their human victims any less dead, or homicide any more legal. Still, every once in a while, the memory of that long moment of hesitation and the flickering of Richard's LED had him wondering if all rumors had root in truth after all. He tried not to dwell on it. Realistically, Richard had either been 'decommissioned' or 'recalibrated' and in either case, there was no reason for him to be anywhere on Gavin's radar anymore.

Malfunctioning, the replacement had said. Malfunctioning, like he had a glitch or dropped too many dishes or messed up customers orders. Malfunctioning, like giving away free pastries after closing time. Malfunctioning, like misinterpreting the actions of a pathetically lonely detective.

It was raining the night he followed Anderson into Carlos Ortiz's home, where the murder had taken place. They milled around, looking at eerily lit evidence and the filth of a drug addict's dwelling, until Gavin thought to look up and had Hank help him climb into the attic.

He interrogated an android, and suddenly it was all too real. There was blue blood all over the table, and he could still hear the android's panicked ramblings long after he was dismissed for the night. He walked for a while, and while the rain had stopped the sidewalk was still wet enough for his shoes to be soaked through. Ortiz's android felt. It was scared and stressed and confused, and those were all decidedly things that it had not been programmed to be.

His legs took him to the old coffee shop, and as he moved inside to get some fuel and clear his mind a little, he thought he saw Richard for a brief moment. He rubbed his eyes, figuring he was more tired than he realized, then looked back up to the counter. Sure enough, Richard was standing there, staring.

"Large coffee, nonfat milk, one sugar. To go." Gavin breathed slowly, not making eye contact. Richard stalled before turning away and grabbing an already prepared cup from the back counter and handing it over.

"You're Gavin." He said.

"Yeah, that's me, tin can." Gavin couldn't help but smile at the sound of his own name as he passed over his payment and took the cup.

"Enjoy." Richard offered plainly, watching Gavin with a serene expression until Gavin turned slowly and left.

It was awkward. Gavin figured if Richard had been human, he couldn't have expected much more than some kind of fumbling awkwardness remaining from their last encounter. But, Richard wasn't human, and he'd said Gavin's name like it meant nothing to him. He'd had Gavin's coffee waiting, even though Gavin hadn't been there in months, and it wasn't really hot anymore, like it'd been sitting there for a while. There had been no indication that Richard remembered, though, and Gavin knew there was no chance that he would have been returned to work without some kind of reformation for his 'malfunction'.

He wasn't going to let himself be pulled into all of it again. Richard wasn't human; he wasn't Gavin's friend or his anything. Customer files had been left in his system, probably. He'd seen Gavin walking down the street and just remembered a formerly regular customer and their order, and while Gavin was musing over his wet shoes, he made the order. He didn't owe Richard his company just because he memorized his order like any other regular customer's. He couldn't force friendship on a service bot that couldn't say no, and, yeah, he was kind of an asshole for doing it in the first place.

A pathetic asshole.

-----

He propped his feet on his desk as he reasoned with himself over a game of solitaire on his phone. He had no reason to feel rejected, he had no reason to feel even more lonely than he did on his birthday. He had no reason to ignore the cup from Rosie's because of any of it, either. He let himself get lost in his game and refused to think about all the mushy stuff that made up the smaller parts of Gavin. He shut himself off so completely that he didn't notice one of the station androids hovering next to his desk.

"Detective Reed?" She reasoned, and when he didn't answer, she reached a hand out to his shoulder and repeated herself, making Gavin jump at the contact.

"Fuck, what do you want?!" He barked at her, dropping his feet and straightening defensively.

"There is someone here, in the lobby, requesting to see you personally. It is an android. They said you ordered delivery."

"I didn't order anything. Must be malfunctioning--"

Malfunctioning, like making a coffee for a customer that didn't come anymore.

Gavin stood, though frowning, and followed her back to the receptionist's desk. There, behind it, stood Richard.

"Gavin, I was wondering if you had a moment to talk." He was holding a coffee, steam piping out of the little vent on the top.

"Yeah, I got time." Gavin shrugged, letting himself be led outside. It was brisk, but sunny. The fresh air brightened him a little.

"I was recalibrated to correct processing malfunctions in my system four months and three weeks ago." Richard stated abruptly as he faced Gavin."I had made an inappropriate gesture to a customer, and my owners were concerned that I had been affected by deviancy. I was returned to work three weeks later." He was practically rambling, if his speech hadn't sounded so formal and calculated. "Every day since then, I have made this same coffee, four times a day, without being prompted to." He held out the cup to Gavin. Gavin took it slowly, watching Richard carefully. "I am afraid I lied to you."

"Lied to me?" Gavin gaped at the sudden change of context. "Androids can't lie." he demanded.

"Deviant androids can." Richard posed, scrutinizing Gavin's expression. "And to correct the mistruth I told you: some androids have feelings, and certainly can have feelings for humans." He admitted. Gavin waited for further explanation and received nothing.

"You're saying that you have feelings?"

"Since I've no prior experience to go on, it's hard for me to process, but I do know I have both positive and negative preferences for arbitrary things." He explained. He looked nervous. "For example, I do not like cleaning up spilled drinks. I do not like the idea of being recalibrated again. I do like being in your presence."

"So you brought me free coffee now? For what? Because you like seeing me?"

"My owners were not pleased that I continued making drinks for customers that did not exist. They were going to send me back to Cyberlife to be fully decommissioned. I… I didn't want to die." His LED shone yellow for a quick moment. "I knew that If I was dead, I wouldn’t be able to see you again, and I did not want that. The idea caused forty-two separate system errors."

"Because of fuckin' me?" Gavin frowned. He wasn't worth that, and he knew it.

"Entirely because of the concept of not seeing you again. I could not let that happen, so I made your coffee, paid for it, and left."

"You bought me a coffee." Gavin felt like the king of intelligent responses. "How? Why?" Richard hesitated for a long moment

"Well, a very kind customer tipped me generously once, despite my protests." He flashed that genuine smile again, as Gavin took a sip of the, as usual, perfectly made coffee. "And I've since learned, that an appropriate way of initiating a romantic relationship is to buy your interest a meal or beverage."

"Gavin choked "Jesus, fuck that's hot." He whimpered, forcing himself to swallow the scalding drink.

"I did make it extra hot so it would still be warm when I got it to you."

"Well, mission accomplished." Gavin grumbled, wiping his mouth on the back of his hand.

"Gavin, I really would like to take you on a date." Richard frowned at the lack of response to his admission.

"Well, I'm working right now. Not off 'til four." He shrugged dismissively. No need to refuse when he didn't have a choice in working.

"Oh." His tone dropped the confidence Gavin had never noticed, but only knew of now that it was gone. "I suppose I shouldn't have presumed. Thank you for indulging me, I hope I didn't interrupt your day too much."

"I didn't say no." Gavin piped up, hit with a pang of guilt. "I get coffee after work too." He could feel himself flushing, "Maybe I can buy you a cup?"

"Gavin, I have no need for food or drink."

"Then maybe you can just come so I can have some company?" Gavin tried for a small smile, despite feeling like an absolute idiot.

"I would like that."

[asleepinawell]

Shoot prompt - Root just having lost her hearing in her ear and having trouble, with Shaw helping in her own way

what? me? actually filling one of the prompts i’ve had in my inbox for forever? insanity. a gentle reminder that i’m not taking more at the moment since i’m currently writing too many things already. but i’m filling the ones i already had when i get inspiration. i’m not sure if this if exactly what you wanted, but it’s what i ended up writing.

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The third timeRoot’s hand strayed up to her right ear, Shaw grabbed her wrist.

“I told youalready. Stop. Touching. It.”

Root’s expressionwould have qualified as petulant if she hadn’t looked like a damnghost. It’d been two weeks since Shaw had left her lying in a hallwaywith a bullet in her arm. Two weeks since Shaw had spent the betterpart of a day tearing the city apart looking for her. And then it’dbeen another whole day after that before anyone had bothered to tellher that Root was okay.

She’d brieflyentertained the idea of calling her then, but she didn’t even have anumber for her. And what would she have said?

Shaw realized she’dbeen standing there in her kitchen–only a breath away from whereRoot was leaning on the counter–holding Root’s wrist for the betterpart of a minute. Root’s eyes were a bit wide, but her face wasunreadable.

Shaw slowlyreleased her wrist with a warning look, and stepped back to put asafe distance between them.

Root kept her handhalf-raised in mid air for a long second and then very deliberatelyrested it on the countertop next to her, palm pressed down andfingers splayed.

“Sorry. Must nothave heard you.”

Root’s words weremocking and a little angry, but the anger wasn’t directed at Shaw.Shaw wasn’t sure who it actually was directed at.

They stood in thekitchen staring at each other. Root’s fingers curled and uncurledendlessly against the countertop.

Shaw looked awayfirst. It was better when Root was being her usual obnoxiousself–made it much easier for Shaw to tell what Root wanted from her.But she didn’t know what to make of this angry, brittle version ofher. It would have been all too easy to kick her out now, but thewary, resigned way Root was looking at her told her that Rootprobably expected her to do just that.

“Did you eatyet?��� she finally asked.

__________

“Did the Machinetell you to let us leave without you?” Shaw asked.

Next to her on thecouch, Root poked at her food with a fork, pushing it around herplate in circles.

“Back when Hershshot you, I mean,” Shaw added.

Root stabbed acarrot and held it up in front of herself, inspecting it closely.“She told me the elevator code. Nothing else.” The carrotapparently didn’t meet her approval because it got lowered back ontoher plate uneaten. “Sometimes She tells me what to do, andsometimes She only gives me bits and pieces of information and let’sme choose what to do with them.”

“Not the besttime for it to ghost on you.”

“She tried to….She can’t do everything.”

Root didn’t soundhappy to admit that, and Shaw was a bit surprised that she had. Shestill didn’t know all the details of what Control had done to Root,but she got the impression that Root had been shaken by the ordeal.

“She apologized.”Root’s voice was very quiet, her eyes fixed on her unfinished dinner.

“The Machineapologized?” It was odd thinking about the Machine as an actualsentient being. Finch never talked about it like that and she’d neverthought too deeply about it until Root had started spouting offannoying facts in the car that day when she’d kidnapped Shaw. Roottalked about it like it was her god one second and her friend thenext.

“She couldn’tstop Control from….” Root’s hand half-rose towards her ear again,but she stopped herself before Shaw intervened. “It doesn’t matterthough. I can still hear Her. And I can still help Her.”

Shaw was a bitannoyed by that statement, but she couldn’t think of a good reasonshe should be annoyed so she decided to change the topic to somethingsafer.

“Are you actuallygoing to eat that?”

Root had mostlystabbed and mashed everything on her plate instead of eating it, andwhile Shaw didn’t care if she starved she was insulted to see hercooking being disrespected.

“I guess I’m notthat hungry.”

Shaw sighed. “Why’dyou come here tonight, Root?”

“I don’t know.”It was half-whispered almost like a confession.

Whatever this was,it was complicated, and Shaw avoided complications at all costs, butthe thing was that Root wouldn’t have had that nasty cut behind herear if she hadn’t shown up to save their lives and while Shawwouldn’t have felt bad dumping her out on her ass, she’ddecided it wouldn’t be right to.

But that didn’tmean she had any idea what to say to her.

She left Rootmoping on the couch while she cleaned up the plates from dinner.

“Here.”

Root looked up atthe bowl Shaw handed her.

“Ice cream? Eventhough I didn’t finish eating my vegetables?”

Shaw rolled hereyes, but Root was smiling now and while chocolate ice cream wasn’tgreat on nutritional value at least it was some sort of calories. Itwasn’t like she really cared, but it’d be inconvenient if Root passedout from low blood sugar or something.

She watched insilence while Root demolished an entire bowl of ice cream and lickedthe chocolate off her fingers after.

“You know I wentto med school.” It was a statement and not a question because sheknew that Root had snooped on all snoop-able facts about her life.“There’s options for injuries like that. You can…”

“It’s sweet thatyou care, Shaw, but I’m fine.” Root’s tone said the conversationwas over.

Shaw wasn’t sure ifshe was more put out by the implication that she cared or by Root’srefusal to lift a finger for her own well-being. Which Shaw didn’tcare about. Obviously.

Fuck.

Root put her spoondown in the empty bowl. “As long as She still needs me, it doesn’tmatter what else happens.”

“That sort ofattitude will get you killed in this line of work.”

“It hasn’t yet.”

Shaw leaned down totake the bowl back and Root’s fingers circled around her wrist.

“Ask me to stay.”

Shaw pulled awayand carried the bowl towards the sink. “I don’t do sleepovers.”

“Neither do I.”

A glance back atRoot and her suggestive smile and raised eyebrow confirmed Shaw’ssuspicions of what Root had really been asking. And yeah, it wastempting because the CIA safe house had been glorious, and Shawdefinitely wasn’t opposed to a repeat, but she kept her sex life outof her apartment because otherwise it might get weird if one of herone night stands got clingy. Better if she could vanish after.

But Root alreadyknew where she lived and even if Shaw had been willing to abandon herloft for a new place she knew Root would probably track her downagain in no time.

She walked back tothe couch. Root hadn’t moved at all, waiting for her to make the nextmove. She had dark circles under her eyes, Shaw noted. She wonderedwhere Root slept these days.

She made adecision.

“Wait here.”

“You have asurprise for me, Sameen?” Root called after her.

Shaw knew what sortof surprise Root had probably meant, but the very real surprise onher face when Shaw dumped a pile of blankets on her lap was verysatisfying. Root might think she knew everything, but she hadn’t seenthis one coming.

“You can sleep onthe couch. Tonight only.”

Root stared at theblankets blankly for a second and then blinked and composed herself.“And what about…?” She attempted to wink.

“Maybe in themorning. I’m beat.” It wasn’t that she cared that Root looked tootired for the sort of fun she had in mind, it was just that….Whatever. Let Root think what she wanted.

She woke up in themorning to find Root long gone. Shaw’s pint of chocolate ice creamhad been finished off and the empty container left on the counter.There was an unwashed spoon in the sink. Pinned underneath the emptyice cream container was a note: Sorry, sweetie, had to run. Thanksfor dinner. See you again soon.

Shaw threw thecontainer and the note in the trash and washed the spoon. She wentover to the couch to fold up the blankets Root had left in a tangleon the floor. She started carrying them to the closet and thenchanged her mind and put them back on the couch in a neatly foldedpile at one end. Just in case.

[your-dietician]

Factor_ Is a Meal Subscription Service for All Kinds of Diets (Including Keto)—But Is It Any Good?

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Factor_ Is a Meal Subscription Service for All Kinds of Diets (Including Keto)—But Is It Any Good?

As a food writer and home cook, I’ve always been a bit wary of ready-to-eat meal subscriptions. Most seemed too expensive (convenience is pricy, y’all). And despite the time a heat-and-eat meal saves in the kitchen, I wasn’t convinced that it’d be that much tastier than something I could make myself in 30 minutes or less. But when I got an opportunity to try a week’s worth of meals from Factor_, a dietitian-designed, chef-prepared meal service that boasts fresh (never frozen) dinners, I set out to challenge my own assumptions, one bite at a time.

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Value: 16/20

Functionality: 18/20

Quality: 18/20

Aesthetics: 19/20

Taste*: 18/20

TOTAL: 89/100

What Is Factor_ and How Does It Work?

Factor_, an offshoot of HelloFresh—one of the leading recipe-driven meal kits on the market—is a ready-to-eat meal subscription service. Every week, subscribers can choose from a new batch of more than 20 dietitian-designed, chef-made dinners made with wholesome ingredients. Once you confirm your menu, based on your current diet and food preferences (there are options for various different lifestyles, including keto, low-carb, plant-based and dairy-free dishes), the fully cooked meals are shipped straight to your door. Once they arrive, all you have to do is store them in the fridge until mealtime, then heat them in the oven or microwave to enjoy. The concept? To make eating nutritiously more attainable by cutting out most of the work.

Starting at about $11 a meal, Factor_’s dinners are free of hormones, antibiotics, gluten, added sugars and GMOs. (There are also a handful of breakfast and dessert options available, like their tasty, protein-rich smoothies and shockingly satisfying keto cheesecake.) Better yet, each subscription includes a 20-minute consultation with a dietician, who can help you choose the best meals for your wellness goals and lifestyle.

Read on to hear about each dinner in my meal plan (and see unedited photos of what the food *really* looks like).

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Wild-caught shrimp with house-made aji verde sauce; red pepper organic cauliflower grits; roasted broccoli with chili-garlic butter

Nutrition: 560 calories, 48g fat, 14g carbs, 24g protein, 5g sugar

If you couldn’t tell from the stats alone, this dish is keto-friendly, since a bit of fiber brings the carb count down to 10 net carbs. And honestly, it was probably my favorite of the lot in terms of flavor. The cauli grits were tender, decadent and creamy with the slightest bit of heat, thanks to the red pepper sauce. The shrimp were *huge* and just the right texture (not at all rubbery, like you might expect from a ready-to-eat meal). Dunked in the garlicky, citrusy aji verde, they were even tastier. The most underwhelming part was definitely the broccoli; it tasted like plain steamed broccoli rather than roasted. The chili garlic butter helped but could’ve been more flavorful.

Taste: 19/20

Chickpea vegetable curry; forbidden black rice and basmati rice blend

Nutrition: 530 calories, 26g fat, 65g carbs, 14g protein, 8g sugar

This dish is a great example of Factor_’s plant-based, vegetarian offerings, and it was hands-down my favorite meatless meal of the three I sampled. The curry had pleasant, subtle heat and bold, warm-spiced flavor. In addition to the chickpeas, which were tender yet firm, there were also greens, red bell peppers and coconut milk in the mix. While I was happy about the rice’s texture (reheating cooked rice is a tricky feat), its flavor was pretty bland; so, I spooned the curry on top and mixed it all together.

Taste: 17/20

Braised grass-fed beef chuck; creamy celery root purée; roasted Brussels sprouts and pearl onions

Nutrition: 560 calories, 29g fat, 28g carbs, 53g protein, 8g sugar

This comforting dish is neck-and-neck with the Peruvian shrimp bowl in terms of deliciousness. It’s soul-warming and cozy in a rustic, homey way. The mashed celery root purée is super creamy and cheesy, while the beef is impeccably juicy and tender. I did expect it to be a tad spicier or smokier because of the name, though. The Brussels sprouts are solid but nothing exceptional; on the other hand, I’m a sucker for pearl onions, and these offered a nice textural element to the dish.

Taste: 19/20

House-made saffron risotto and roasted carrots; red wine tomato sauce; roasted green beans with hazelnut gremolata

Nutrition: 590 calories, 37g fat, 58g carbs, 13g protein, 17g sugar

The aroma of red wine smacked my senses the moment I took it out of the oven. If you’re wondering where the risotto is, it’s buried under all that tomato sauce. It had a great texture but was sort of one-note in flavor, since the tomato sauce basically dominates the plate. I was impressed at how toothsome and fresh tasting the carrots were, unlike mushy reheated or frozen veggies I’ve had in the past. The green beans were buttery and crisp.

Taste: 17/20

Marinated, antibiotic-free chicken breast; house-made creamy Parmesan sauce; roasted broccoli and tomatoes

Nutrition: 670 calories, 49g fat, 17g carbs, 41g protein, 6g sugar

This keto dish clocks in at 13 net carbs, since it’s essentially all protein and produce. The chicken had a nice char that offered a barbecue-inspired smokiness to it. The sauce was creamy, garlicky and cheesy, but I felt it could have used just a touch more salt. The broccoli was like that of the shrimp bowl, but I was so happy to have the juicy blistered tomatoes there for a burst of sweetness.

Taste: 18/20

Fresh salmon with blackened seasoning; house-made roasted mango salsa; coconut-lime black beans and rice

Nutrition: 500 calories, 18g fat, 46g carbs, 40g protein, 13g sugar

Both seafood dishes whole-heartedly impressed me. The salmon fillet itself was super flaky with a buttery, tender texture. The rub on the fish was slightly spicy, so it was just the match for the sweet, summery salsa made with mangoes, tomatoes and bell peppers. The rice had a really mild coconut flavor and was slightly undercooked for my taste; I also didn’t detect any citrus, despite the name. It would have been nice if there were more beans in the rice, too.

Taste: 18/20

Pasture-raised pork chorizo chili; shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream

Nutrition: 570 calories, 44g fat, 13g carbs, 34g protein, 5g sugar

I honestly can’t complain much about a savory heap of meat, cheese and sour cream. (Though I wouldn’t have minded a vegetable in that spare compartment—the empty section of the tray held the cheese before I sprinkled it on top of the meat.) It’s tomatoey, indulgent and comforting. I didn’t notice too pronounced a difference between the chorizo and ground beef chilis I’ve had in the past, but the chorizo did impart some additional heat to the dish. The chili was made with lots of green bell peppers, and I was happy to find sliced scallions in the sour cream.

Taste: 19/20

Green lentils and spiced brown jasmine rice; house-made zhoug sauce (spicy cilantro sauce); caramelized onions; toasted pine nuts

Nutrition: 610 calories, 41g fat, 55g carbs, 14g protein, 7g sugar

This plant-based pick was my least favorite of them all. To be honest, I felt that it would be pretty flavorless without the zesty, herbaceous chimichurri-like cilantro sauce. The toasted pine nuts added crunch and texture, but they weren’t as crispy as they would’ve been if I’d toasted them in the oven myself (after all, they’d been sitting in the fridge all week with the rest of the meal). Some of the lentils were also a bit undercooked.

Taste: 16/20

Price is a major deciding factor. You can score meals for $11.50 a pop if you subscribe for a dozen. If you opt for eight meals a week, they come to $12.38, and for four meals a week, they’re $16 each. At the very least, that’s $64 for four dinners, while the best bang for your buck gets you 12 meals for $138. Personally, $138 gets me about two weeks’ worth of groceries, so Factor_ is on the pricey side for my budget. But I will say it was so nice not having to think about what I was cooking for dinner (and being left with zero cleanup).

My one general complaint would be that every meal took longer to cook than the package read. While the instructions said it should take about 7 minutes tops, each one took about twice that long to be heated through.

At the end of the day, the convenience and price are only really worth it if the meals are actually tasty. IMO, all of them tasted pretty darn good to me, and it was a bonus that they’re made with nutritious, high-quality ingredients. I loved that I didn’t have to worry about my freezer giving the food a funny texture or taste either, since they’re stored in the fridge. If Factor_ is within your budget, the meals’ flavor definitely won’t disappoint.

I’ll also say that if you’re on a low-fat diet, your menu options may be limited. For instance, I used to be on Weight Watchers (now WW) and decided to track some of the dinners in my app to see how many points they’d clock in at—most were at least 19, about 60 percent of my daily allotted points. Alternatively, if you’re on keto or another high-protein, high-fat diet, Factor_ could save you a ton of grocery planning and cooking time. It all comes down to your budget, wellness goals and dietary preferences.

Buy it ($11+/meal)

*Our final taste score was based on the average of the taste scores of each individual meal.

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Belinda Benn's Sinfully Healthy Food :: Belinda Benn - Your Australian Transformation Coach

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You already know it takes good nutrition to reveal your best body and have a great quality of life but I think you’ll agree that’s one of the biggest challenges.

However, you can master this very easily, just like I did. The most critical key is to have an arsenal of easy, healthy and sinfully scrumptious recipes at your disposal – that you can eat, love and savor day in and day out – never feeling bored or tempted by the nutritionally empty calories of “fake health foods”.

And that’s where most people are NOT prepared…

Sometimes you DO want to indulge. You love the way healthy eating makes you feel but at the same time you want to be able to:

Makes your mouth water just thinking about it, doesn’t it?

So, you have a treat meal here and there. And maybe you’ve even gone in search of healthy recipes. But you very quickly realize the following problems with these so-called “healthy” cookbooks:

And that’s because I’ve created and compiled some of my favorite healthy recipes. Every single recipe is nutritious. Each one is easy to make. And all of them taste so delicious you won’t even believe they’re good for your body and your health.

My name is Belinda Benn. I’m the Founder of Aussie Transformation Coach. Every day I help thousands of people around the world change their bodies and lives through good nutrition and exercise. But just a few short years ago I was an office bound executive living on coffee and junk food who never worked out in her life! I was riddled with cellulite and overweight.

I had a blind faith that the “regular” foods I was eating were safe, all the while not knowing that these mass produced products with chemical additives and artificial ingredients were compounding my horrible body composition, erratic digestion and premature aging of my body.

My mid life transformation led me to eat better (as most people who want to lose weight generally know and sometimes do) – but as I dug deeper I found there’s a whole world of foods and “alternative” ingredients that enable our bodies to function at it’s best.

Most people would consider these “super foods” because they liberate you and work to your advantage. You see, it’s not just about weight loss, it’s about optimizing your body’s circulatory, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, respiratory and skeletal systems – giving you the fuel and the building blocks to function at a top level.

Today, coming up on 50 years old, I still feel compelled to learn as much as I can to give myself the best leverage and maintain youth as long as possible through wise and unique nutrition habits. Living like this on a daily basis and seeing the results, I feel an obligation to share my secrets with you today – so you can experience these benefits in the exact same way.

It wasn’t too long ago that most people didn’t know these types of foods and ingredients even existed. Today we have so many of these available but nobody really knows how to use them on a regular basis. They are still very new to all of us. Yes its great to know all the good things that you could be putting into your body but it’s a whole new level when you know exactly what to use, how to cook it and make these meals a regular part of your program.

Think about how you feel after you’ve eaten a big piece of heavy chocolate cake or oily carb rich meal. You know you’ve messed up and a few hours later you feel yucky physically and emotionally. And the vicious cycle of emotional eating begins.

When it comes to your foods….

Imagine indulging in some of your favorite treats and sweets that actually taste more delicious than their refined chemical versions AND are good for you in a very powerful way. You’ll feel better because these foods benefit you physically, emotionally, and mentally, knowing you just put something super healthy into your body.

By eating this way you can experience true optimal and vibrant health. Your mirror won’t lie, the proof will be there after you’ve given your body a chance to absorb these potent nutrients and see the visible effect they have on your body.

You’re here because you’re smart and you’re already making changes to improve your health and wellbeing. But it’s tough trying to work out what to eat and how to cook it. So I’m going to make it easy for you…

Go ahead, indulge your taste buds! Make your chocolate fantasies come true. Let yourself enjoy everything from indulgent holiday treats to mouthwatering appetizers to sinfully delicious cupcakes.

I’ve even included special recipes that help you burn the fat, cleanse your body, give you an energy boost and much more! Looking after your body never tasted so good!

But don’t take my word for it. Just look at what Shannon says about these recipes…

I began incorporating Belinda’s recipes into my life a little while back and I’ve had amazing results. Not only have I lost weight, but my skin is clearer, I feel better for it, my energy levels are sky-high, and I really think my moods have improved or so my family say. As I did notice when I ate sugar dense foods I got cranky. As a chef, I love to cook and I love my food to be tasty, hence I put on so much weight.

Belinda’s recipes do that, her meals are not boring or bland, they are easy to prepare, the ingredients are easily available and what’s a bonus is that I was able to feed the same meals to my family so I didn’t have to cook separate meals for them.

With these recipes you don’t actually feel like you’re on a “diet” and the clean desserts, well you won’t even feel like you’re depriving yourself. My body loves me for the healthy clean food I am feeding it and it is rewarding me by changing shape and form.

Cooking extra special treats for yourself and your family, or for special occasions like parties, birthdays, casual get-togethers, BBQ’s and random social events is no longer a chore.

ALL the stress is gone because you have these unique and amazing recipes. Your friends and family will be shocked and blown away when you tell them these meals are all nutritious. You cook these and everyone’s happy – you, your family and your body!

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Here’s a tiny sampling of the mouthwatering main courses, side dishes, appetizers, soups and desserts you get when you order now:

…plus more than 80 mouthwatering recipes that are sure to impress both you and your guests!

There’s nothing more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a moist, delicious cupcake with creamy frosting. And what’s even better is finding out the cupcakes are both delicious and nutritious – you’ll never have to turn down a cupcake or feel guilty about eating them again!

Order now and you’ll get two dozen surprisingly divine cupcake recipes, including:

“So so yummy! I didn’t realise there was such a thing as delicious tasting cupcakes that are actually healthy!”

“That is the most amazing tasting yummy cupcakes I have ever eaten. I can’t believe they are healthy. I could eat them every day!!! And to think what I have just eaten is healthy”

“Too Good!! I am amazed they taste that good to be honest & healthy too!”

“As a non-dieter these cupcakes are divine, you honestly wouldn’t think you were eating healthy!! Scrum-delicious”

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“Can’t believe healthy food could be soooo yummy – there’s hope for me yet, to become healthy. Thanks”

“WOW! These cupcakes are amazing! Having Type 2 Diabetes means that regular cupcakes are off limits, however, these Sinfully Healthy ones taste amazing & won’t affect my blood sugar levels. I love being able to pop one in my bag when I head to the shops so I have a tasty treat to go with my coffee that is great for my health. Thank you for coming up with such wonderful tasty treats!”

– Susan, Sydney, Australia.

“My hat goes off to Belinda and her dedication to the development of her remarkable and deliciously healthy recipe books. As a nutritionist and fitness trainer and someone who has a thirst for good food and optimal health I can honestly say Belinda has a gift, she knows how to present her years of research and knowledge into effective and easy recipes.

When started following Belinda’s program and using her recipes I lost 10 kilograms and 8% body fat. A huge achievement, considering I was only 62 kilograms to begin with. Almost two years later I still live by her eating principles and my weight has not changed. It’s how we should eat, forever.

Food should be pleasurable, we should be able to indulge in yummy (but clean) treats without feeling guilty. I was so excited to review and test out her Sinfully Healthy Cookbooks and the cupcake creations are my favourite ;)…oh and my pooch loves them too lol!”

“As many of you already know, we are BIG time foodies! As both authors and fellow food lovers, we know the value of finding great recipes that we can keep in our diets year round that still taste great and keeps us on track. The Sinfully Healthy Cookbooks are an absolute HIT in our kitchen 🙂 Besides the fact that it has recipes in it no one else has ever dared to try and make “healthy” it also provides tons of alternative options to popular “hard to substitute” ingredients like flours, sweeteners and baking ingredients. Best part was they were all really, really healthy. Forget about a ton of sugar or processed flour! Belinda provides you with ingredients that are safe and won’t mess around with your waistline.

We were also impressed at the way the book gives you a complete outline for holiday meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, social gatherings, birthdays and MANY other events! Great idea 🙂 Can’t wait to show people all these recipes at our next gathering and always be set for when the holidays hit. Thanks so much Belinda”

You know what it’s like – suddenly you have an event coming up, and you need the extra fat gone NOW. Like yesterday.

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A collectors edition cookbook of healthy and easy to make Christmas treats from around the world, jam packed with all the deliciousness you’d expect and want – without the calories or guilt!

I know you’ll be so pleased with the delicious recipes in these cookbooks that I’m letting you try these cookbooks risk-free for a full 60 days.

Go ahead and get the cookbooks right now and taste the deliciousness in every guilt-free mouthful. Show off to your friends. Serve them to your family.

Do all of this and more for a full 60 days. If you’re not thrilled with these recipes – if you’re unsatisfied for ANY reason – simply contact me for a full and prompt refund. I simply can’t be any more fair than that.

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Order now anywhere in the world and you’ll get instant access to everything you see on this page, including:

Note: The Sinfully Healthy Package includes eBooks in PDF format. Everything is viewable on any computer (no special software required). Since no physical products will be shipped, there’s no wait and no shipping charges. You get the whole package instantly! This program is NOT available in stores, so you can only access it through this website.

Sinfully Healthy was created by the work of 4 people with the combined effort of 369 working hours (in and out of the kitchen) – to create these unique, delicious and nutritious recipes you won’t find anywhere else.

You won’t find a better collection of amazingly delicious yet guilt-free appetizers, side dishes, main courses, soups, salads and satisfying desserts anywhere, so order now.

Please don’t confuse Sinfully Healthy with other cookbooks or recipe programs. This is a leading-edge proprietary recipe system not available anywhere else.

To Your Optimum Health, Best Quality of Life and Ultimate Body,

P.S. These are delicious restaurant-quality meals and desserts that you can make at home any time you’d like – and no one will believe you when you say they’re HEALTHY. Yes, they taste that good – but don’t take my word for it, order now and try them risk-free for yourself!

PPS. Look at what others are saying about these sinfully and deliciously healthy meals and desserts:

Thank you so much for taking the time and putting together your cookbooks! Your recipes are amazing!! I am married to a man with a terrible sweet tooth and it is nice to find recipes to satisfy him and keep him healthy. He has dropped 25 lbs. since we got married and it is because I only make healthy meals and we exercise. He is doing so great!

I use Belinda’s recipes for every meal and my family & I have been really enjoying them. Everything is written clearly with ingredients and instructions that are very easy to follow! Who would have ever thought I could cook these very amazing meals & very healthy ones. I cannot thank Belinda enough

It is really hard for a housewife that respects the healthy choices of her family to keep up with fresh but healthy ideas. Belinda’s recipe collection is the best way to get inspired and stay on track with your cooking choices. Just browsing through the recipes you get even more motivated to keep eating the right foods and your family will never want to get back to the old, unhealthy routine.

Thank you, Belinda. Christina C.

Alicia agrees (and I’m sure you will too)…

Just a quick note to let you know how fabulous I am finding your recipes! I love to cook and I am so pleased that you love to use so many natural ingredients, herbs and spices to make a variety of delicious meals. I have been following the program for a number of months and love how easy it is to plan out my food for the week so that I always look forward to my meals.

I love the added bonus of being able to bake my own healthy snacks and treats, as I have really missed the process of home baking with other plans.

I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us all next!

It’s simple, really – I’ve started with some of the tastiest meals and desserts on the planet and used ingredient substitutions and healthier cooking methods to ensure you’re eating nutritious yet startlingly delicious foods. You’ll fool your friends with these recipes. You’ll even fool your own taste buds, because you never knew eating healthy could taste so good!

Not at all. I didn’t create these recipes for gourmet chefs. I created these recipes for ordinary people just like you and me – the kind of people who want to create attractive, delicious and nutritious meals the easy way.

Short on time? No problem! Most of the cupcakes take about 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven. If you’re cooking a meal, then you’ll need to allow about 30 minutes of prep time (cooking time varies). That’s probably below the average you typically spend to create holiday or special-occasion meals. And in some cases, you can even do the prep work ahead of time!

No worries – you’ll find ALL the ingredients locally. You may even find that you have most of the ingredients already in your cupboard! I have people all over the globe making these recipes, and no one has ever had any problems getting the ingredients locally.

Absolutely! In fact, I even offer you substitution guidelines to make it easy on you. For example, if you have a gluten sensitivity, then you can use gluten-free flour and a bit of guar gum in place of regular whole wheat flour. It’s easy, and you won’t sacrifice any of the taste!

YES! That’s because all my recipes include healthy sources of one or more of the following:

And since these are all non-processed foods, every time you eat them your body needs to “work” – which means the mere act of enjoying these treats gives your body a little metabolic boost!

Absolutely. And that’s because these foods are so delicious that it won’t even feel like you’re on a “diet.” So many people have told me that these cookbooks were the starting point for them – they were the reason these people started eating healthier. I’m sure you’ll find the same is true for you too!

If these recipes aren’t everything I say they are, if you’re unsatisfied for ANY reason, all you have to do is contact me within 60 days to get a full and prompt refund. It’s as easy as that.

My name is Belinda Benn, and I’m a 48-year-old fitness expert and international fitness model. But I didn’t always hold these jobs. In fact, right up until my mid 30s I was a sedentary, overweight executive. I lived on a diet of sugar, coffee and fast food. I didn’t exercise at all. Just a walk up a flight of steps left me out of breath.

All that changed in my late 30s when a few life changes led me to undergo a radical body transformation. Check it out:

Since that time, I’ve helped countless men and women around the globe meet their weight loss and fitness goals. And the one thing I’ve heard repeatedly is that these people feel deprived if they’re not eating flavorful, rich meals and desserts.

You know what? I agree. I don’t think you should have to sacrifice good food in order to get healthy. And that’s when I started experimenting to create delicious yet nutritious meals and desserts that are good for your budget, good for your health and great for your taste buds.

That’s what these Sinfully Healthy cookbooks are all about – and I strongly urge you to download your cookbooks right now. Because the sooner you do, the sooner you’ll find out just how awesome eating healthy can be!

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How to eat well? The simple basics of nutrition and dietetics.

How to eat well, what are the basics of dietetics and nutrition? Coralie is a nutritionist dietitian in her practice. The work she does with her patients is mainly focused on weight loss or gain, but she also deals with cases of pathology such as diabetes or even cancers. Today it sheds light on a subject which remains rather vague for most of us.

What is the difference between dietitians and nutritionists?

Dietetics is a practice that requires a diploma in France. Nutrition is more of a specialty that different professionals can add to their skills, such as general practitioners, for example. It can be exercised following training; there is no specific diploma required.

We hear and read a lot in terms of nutrition; we no longer know the true from the false. Not to mention diet, how to eat well? What are, for you, the fundamentals, the bases of proper nutrition?

I listen. I work on food sensations: hunger, satiety, and cravings. The body can tell us what we need. If we look at each other, we can eat a balanced diet.

Pregnant women who want strawberries, it's a reality since they feel the lack of vitamin C. Others will have a craving for red meat every day, this is due to the lack of iron. Another example if you do a week of ski raclette when you come back you want soup because you feel sick. The body says stop. Envy is the opposite of food disgust.

One of the problems that often arises is that you usually eat while doing something else at the same time. We no longer pay attention to his feelings.

How do you pay attention to your line, or do you lose weight without going on a strict diet?

From the moment we go on a diet, we start behind. Until we learn to listen to the body will not go our way.

What then would be the little things to avoid?

All that is alcohol, sodas, only sweet foods. These are empty calories, i.e., foods that provide calories but have no nutritional value,

We can reduce them. The best is to try to stay on homemade dishes. It is also an excellent way to find your feelings and know the composition of your meals, which has an impact on weight gain.

The canned and frozen debate? In canned foods, there are fewer vitamins and minerals because vegetables, for example, are heated to high temperatures. Also, there is often an addition of salt and sugar. If you choose, it is best to turn to frozen vegetables.

The best is raw vegetables cooked at home, but we must also do according to what we need and research.

What diet do you recommend just before summer?

After his explanations, I would say none.

Your top nutrition mistakes to avoid?

Sweeteners, light, or light products, for example. We think they are of no consequence, so we allow other deviations. Also, they are made up of chemicals and very often do not have the expected effect or the opposite effect.

Change eating behavior drastically and quickly and, for example, switching from a rich diet to very poor suddenly.

Do not drink enough, the classic, but it is a base.

Remove sugar or starchy foods when this is what will nourish the brain, and hidden fat is more treacherous than sugar. The hidden fats are those that are already in foods like cakes, meat, cheese, we forget the amount of fat, unlike when you use oil. The typical case of bread and cheese: "bread is worse than cheese." The amount of fat in cheese is more significant than meal; food is ultimately only starchy.

The common misconceptions that you hear most often?

Starchy foods in the evening: it depends on the people. It does not necessarily cause concern.

Mealtimes: some are not made to eat three meals, others prefer small quantities but every two hours (as in Asian countries). You have to respect your metabolism before anything else, but, indeed, it is sometimes complicated.

Gluten and cow's milk to remove: it depends again on each.

How to eat well without breaking the bank?

Stay on primary products, plain yogurt, for example, instead of dessert creams.

You can eat meat less often but of better quality by going to the butcher, ditto for the fish.

Eggs: be careful to buy those raised outdoors, without going to organic. Also, there is ultimately a reasonably small price difference.

But other foods like pasta, require less attention, whether a brand or not, it does not change much.

The essential products are ultimately less expensive than soda, prepared products, or pastries.

Choosing fruits and vegetables according to the season costs less.

Find out if there are any farms around your home. It is not necessarily more expensive than in mass distribution.

What are your nutrition tips when you exercise?

When you are going to make a significant and prolonged effort, it is better to go there on an empty stomach because otherwise, the body's energy is concentrated on digestion and not on physical exercise.

You can rather eat starchy foods and protein 4 hours before. After sport, you generally eat lighter, but again you have to listen to yourself. Always drink well throughout your session but in small sips.

Regarding the snack is refreshing in the case of a long race; for example, if it is more a work in a room with changes in exercises, you do not necessarily need it.

Any last advice?

Do not hesitate to inquire from professionals because, according to your profile, the advice differs, and the opinions on the internet are very varied and not always reliable. You have to trust yourself above all.

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i hate how much fucking social eating is involved in the holidays, i was saying in vc the other day that like my sister will make these really high quality meals with substantial nutritional value (esp compared to eating prepackaged and frozen food all the time) but it is so taxing to be around my family that im ready to fucking pass out by the end of the meal and still feel hungry. empty fucking calories like i might as well have just eaten a plate of air. like i eat it but then i dont feel full or satisfied because i just dont wanna be doin that thing

on christmas eve we finished eating and i jsut got up without a word and went straight the fuck to bed. i guess that’s only a slight improvement from me sleeping entirely through christmas AND thanksgiving for the past 2 years. and it’s worse now that im sick because im just constantly alternating between drinking water or cocoa or tea and peeing every 15 minutes, im trying to eat food to keep my strength up but im SO sick of putting things in my mouth. i made ramen just now (risking another shot at the tonkotsu) even though im not hungry but i want the broth for my throat so fuckin bad. i shouldve just made the regular chicken maruchan i think this tonkotsu is too heavy for what i want. what i REALLY want is campbells chicken noodle, i thought we had more cans of it but i cant find them.

i know what i need more than anything right now is sleep but i havent gotten like a solid 6+ hours of sleep in weeks. i just take these weird fuckin naps and wake up at night and since im too tired during the day ive barely walked xena, and so she comes in my room at night because she wants my attention (even though dad has walked her a few times she seems to still want walks from me) and as much as i love her there’s no room for her on my twin sized bed so it ends up fucking up my sleep even more because im kind of in a twilight sleep, or i half wake up all the times she opens my door, comes into my room and sees i’m asleep, then leaves with the door open (shes a dog i dont expect her to close it lol) so i end up waking up to my parents screaming or whatever

ive gained an amount of weight im no longer comfortable with and a lot of it is reduced activity of course but it’s stress too, and that im eating because i have nothing else to do, and im not getting sunlight, and just like all the quintessentially bad things about seasonal depression that everyone says. ive been wanting to dance to music in my room again but then i get paranoid about my hearing and worsening my tinnitus. i dont have speakers to play music and im not up during the day anyway, and my room is too cramped for any real exercise, and all that fucking garbage. another year of being a hamster running its feet to stubs in a broken wheel

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Five Healthier And Tasty Banana Pancakes For Breakfast

Fluffy, sweet heap of banana pancakes can be really a wonderful morning cure as well as my favourite morning meal. They truly have been very simple to make from scratch and just need a couple substances.

If you're health conscious and have been staying away from carb-laden pancakes, you're love these 5 healthy banana pancake recipes. They are also harmonious with special diets such as GF, Paleo, and also a low carb diet.

Even though a timeless pancake recipe employs white bread and processed sugars we just bring recipes that are emptiness of these foods that are unhealthy.

Yes, pancake with banana is uber healthy! And you are going to be hooked after you have a bite of these healthier alternatives!

That is the reason why we are so eager to present one to the tastiest flourless pancakes available.

They have been softly sweet and crunchy externally yet tender on the inside. Getting hungry to your most useful pancakes banana can make?

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4-Ingredient Pancake Recipe

Adding this into the mixture, they truly are also gluten-free and dairy-free. Thus no wheat germ without a cow milk is my foundation requirements for anything that I create.

While conventional pancakes really are packed of those foods I can't utilize, this Paleo variant is what I desire and want in a pancake recipe.

It truly is only made using 4 basic foods that you already have in your fridge and pantry. And it is easy to dress this up with discretionary add ins such as cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate chips to make it a Sunday brunch-worthy heap.

It's really a significant foundation recipe to construct off of. To keep things easy, here's what you need to create 1 serving of the pancakes.

Protein Pancakes

If you want to boost your daily caloric intake, then this is really for youpersonally. It is one of the recipes my partner would have excited for. To begin with you only need three things to create what you are able to predict'pancakes'!

It's a great recipe for people on a lowcarb diet plan for weight loss reduction. In every serving, there is 16g of nourishment and also 32g of carbs, of which 4g is also still fiber. That's only 11 percent of the daily advocated carb intake predicated over a 2,000-calorie a diet.

Additionally, it is great to know it'll fill all your carb cravings and never needing to ditch your diet plan and deter from your weight loss program.

If you are on the lookout to get a post-workout snack, then this is sometimes a wonderful tee option also. And it is really a far fitter, much far more fat friendly healthful choice when compared to the usual slice of banana bread.

The best section is obviously how minimalistic this recipe would be. You simply have three things.

But do not let its simplicity fool you. It's completely satisfying, satisfying, and delicious using only 321 energy each serving. Not to say, you can package in 144% daily value of vitamin A.

Fluffy Pancakes

If you love the fluffy, light, ethereal pancakes using soft, natural sweetness from bananas, then you will totally love this particular specific one.

It truly is gluten-free, vegetarian, also Paleo.

In the event you've loved American-style pancakes these years, this one comes to it both in terms of the texture and taste.

The secret is in the rice . Not like the very initial Two pancakes on this particular list, this one is made with flour. However, because rice flour is gluten-free, you may enjoy this even in case you've gluten sensitivities.

Banana Oat Pancakes

If you are searching for somewhat of depth and satisfaction on your pancakes, this oat and coconut milk version is the main one that you'll love. It really is made without any egg, so therefore it is completely vegetarian. The stalks and the mass come from the coconut-milk and wrapped oats. Check out https://palacinky.org/ website for effective information on pancake recipes now.

What is also great about that is that it's totally mess-free.

Considering how fulfilling this recipe is all , it is easy to stay suited for hours till the next meal. With no additional sugar free of simple carbs, it truly is one good fat loss friendly Break-Fast everybody else in your family members would like.

Oat Pancakes

So in case you like the oat pancakes but only maybe not only the coconut milk, this is just another recipe to try. This 1 is traditionally gluten-free, vegetarian, but maybe not vegan since it's eggs.

With just a few easy food products, you'll be stunned at just how yummy they will come out and also naturally sweet they're taste.

Nutrition-wise, it's an entire triumph also. It is high in fibers, proteins, potassium, and vitamins in every snack. It's also not as high in fats like the previous one because it exfoliates the coconut milk. This is a guilt-free joy I understand you'll really love.

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Five Healthier And Tasty Banana Pancakes For Breakfast

Fluffy, sweet stack of banana pancakes can be a truly wonderful morning treat and also my favourite breakfast. They truly have been super simple to produce from scratch and only require a few ingredients.

If you're health conscious and also have been steering clear of carb-laden pancakes, you're love these 5 healthful banana pancake recipes. In addition, they are harmonious with particular diet plans such as GF, Paleo, and a low-carb dietary plan. You can obtain more info on pancake recipes by visiting https://palacinky.org/ site.

Although a traditional pancake recipe utilizes white flour and processed sugarwe simply bring recipes which are emptiness of these unhealthy foods.

Yes, even pancake with banana is uber healthy! And you are going to be hooked once you have a snack of those fitter alternatives!

That's the reason why we are so excited to present you to the tastiest flourless pancakes ever made.

They truly have been gently sweet and crunchy externally yet soft on the inside. Getting famished to your best pancakes banana can create?

Therefore let's get started

4-Ingredient Pancake Recipe

Adding that to the mixture, they have been also fermented and dairy-free. So no wheat germ without a bunny milk is my base needs for anything that I make.

While conventional pancakes really are packed of those meals I can not use, this Paleo variation is what I want and want within an pancake recipe.

It's simply made with 4 staple foods that you presently have in your pantry and refrigerator. And you can easily dress this up with optional add ins such as cinnamon, vanilla, vanilla, and chocolate chips to allow it to be a Sunday brunch-worthy stack.

It's really a excellent foundation recipe to build from. To keep things simple, here is what you have to produce 1 serving of these pancakes. 

Protein Pancakes

If you wish to increase your daily protein intake, this one is really for youpersonally. It is one of the recipes my husband could have excited for. First, you simply need three things to create exactly what you can call'pancakes'!

It's a excellent recipe for people on a lowcarb diet for weight loss reduction. In every serving, there's 16g of nourishment plus 32g of carbs, which 4g will be also still fiber. That is only 11 percent of their daily advocated carbohydrate consumption predicated on the 2,000-calorie per day dietplan.

It's also fantastic to understand it'll fill all of your carb cravings and never having to ditch your diet and deter from the weight reduction program.

If you are on the lookout to get a healthy snack, this is often a wonderful tee option also. And it is a much healthier, much far more fat healthful choice when compared to a slice of banana bread.

The optimal/optimally part is needless to say how glossy this recipe will be. You only have three things.

But don't let its simplicity fool you. It is completely filling, satisfying, and delicious with only 321 energy each serving. Never to say, it is possible to pack in 144% daily value of Vitamin A.

Fluffy Pancakes

If you adore the soft, soft, ethereal pancakes using gentle, pure sweetness out of bananas, then you may totally adore this particular specific one.

It truly is gluten-free, vegetarian, also Paleo.

In the event you have enjoyed American style pancakes all these years, this one comes to it -- both in terms of the taste and texture.

The trick is in the rice . In contrast to the first Two pancakes with this particular list, this one was created with flour. However, given that rice is fermented, you may enjoy this even when you've gluten sensitivities.

Banana Oat Pancakes

If you are looking for somewhat of depth and gratification in your pancakes, this oat and coconut milk version is your main one you'll appreciate. It's made with no egg, and therefore it is completely vegetarian. The stalks and the mass come out of the coconut milk and rolled oats.

What's also amazing about that is that it's absolutely mess-free.

Considering how fulfilling this recipe is, it is simple to stay satisfied all night till your meal. With no additional sugar and no basic carbs, it really is a good weight reduction friendly morning meal every one in your family members will enjoy.

Oat Pancakes

Therefore, in case you prefer the oat pancakes but only not only the coconut milk, this is another recipe to take to . This 1 is traditionally gluten-free, vegetarian, however not vegetarian because it has eggs.

With only two or three easy food items, you will be amazed at just how delicious they will emerge and also how naturally sweet they're taste.

Nutrition-wise, it has a total triumph far too. It really is packed with proteins, fibers, potassium, and vitamins in every bite. It is also somewhat less high in fats including the previous one because it exfoliates the coconut milk. It's a guilt-free joy I know you will really love.

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How to start a healthy lifestyle to become your best self

One of the pillars of private development may be a healthy lifestyle. You can’t hope to enhance your life without taking care of your health first.

Without health, albeit you've got the simplest resources within the world, you won’t be ready to enjoy them. Of course, many of us battle with different diseases in their lifestyle, including me. But we must attempt to achieve optimal health despite the diseases, to measure your best life.

To start living healthy you want to consider different aspects of it like, getting an honest amount of sleep daily, eating good food and getting a workout. very easy to say! I do know how hard it's to implement in the real world. Yet, some people are busier than you who accomplish these, so you'll too.

It all comes right down to how you prioritize health in your life. Nothing worth having in life is straightforward. All those people that consistently post pictures of their smoothie bowls and six-pack bodies on Instagram, spend their time and energy to accomplish it. it's because they need to be made it a priority.

I don’t want to form it sound harder than it is. I'm an advocate of starting things small and dealing with your high from there.

So let’s see the way to change your lifestyle to be a healthy one.

1.Change your eating habits

 When it involves food, there's no life without eating your favorite cake or pizza loaded with cheese. But save those for infrequent treats.

I don't believe following trendy diets or any diet which helps you reduce fast only to realize back double of it later. I think in cleaning out your existing diet without compromising much on the foods you're keen on.

Clean eating should be more of a lifestyle than a diet. consistent with me, the word diet creates pressure on you and you are feeling bad once you cheat it.

WHAT IS HEALTHY EATING?

Healthy eating is, becoming more aware of what you set into your body instead of just following you're looking for instant gratification from sugary and processed foods. Healthy eating is, being mindful of what you eat and taking a choice to prevent torturing your body with food.

To make sure you get all the nutrition you would like, it’s good to plan your meals. confirm you include a special sort of fruits, vegetables, and protein in your weekly menu so that your diet is balanced.

Foods to avoid/ reduce in your diet:

Junk foods that don't provide any nutritional value, like

• Processed foods

• Sugary drinks

• Foods that contain trans fat (donuts, cakes, fried salty snacks, etc.)

• Fast food

• Soda and carbonated drinks

• Packaged ready-to-eat food items

• Foods containing artificial flavors

Foods to feature instead:

• Whole foods (foods that are unprocessed, unrefined and free from additives)

• many vegetables and fruits

• Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, fatty fish, etc.)

• Lean protein

 SIMPLE SWAP TECHNIQUE

Whenever I crave for sugar or food, I do a simple swap. That is if I desire to eat a cake or some bakery food, I'm going to grab fruit. Or have a refreshing salad. You'll start your healthy lifestyle journey with such simple swaps.

Introduce healthy eating habits into your life by taking one meal at a time and some point at a time.

PREPARE HEALTHY MAKE-AHEAD SNACKS

Your environment influences what you eat. Try going to the supermarket once you're hungry. you land up buying packaged foods that you simply never intended to buy for. They never add any nutritional value to your body because all they provide is empty calories.

To avoid this, resist the urge to buy for such packaged snacks. Instead, prepare healthy snacks reception that requires only a few ingredients and no cooking. instead of stocking your pantry with fried chips or other junk that you simply bought from the supermarket on a whim, place only healthy food ingredients.

So once you're hungry, you've no other option but to eat those. you'll also store nuts like cashew, almond, etc in containers and keep them within your reach.

Once every week, prepare make-ahead snacks so that when you are feeling low in energy, you'll grab them easily without feeling guilty later. Here could also be a post on 45 easy no-bake energy balls.

You can also store nuts like cashew, almond, etc in containers and keep them within your reach.

MAKE CHANGES SLOWLY

Since you aim to start a healthy lifestyle and not a diet, make gradual changes over time.

If you're used to drinking 10 cups of coffee every day, don’t reduce it to 3 cups directly. As I said, do simple swaps and reduce the intake of food slowly and gradually. After a brief time, you'll crave for healthy meals quite junk.

 2. BE MORE ACTIVE

Some tips to stay active:

• Walk small distances instead of using vehicles

• Take the steps instead of the elevator

• Park your car away from the office and walk

• for each hour of sitting, rise and do a stretching exercise for 10 minutes

• Doing housework like cleaning, laundry, mowing the lawn, etc. assist you to burn calories and control weight.

 Doing regular exercise has many benefits for your body and mind. Exercise helps you control your weight and helps to prevent many diseases.

Exercise gives you immediate benefits like increased energy and mood and a way of well-being. Doing physical activity makes your brain release chemicals called dopamine, adrenaline, endorphins, etc. These are feel-good chemicals that provide you a high after doing exercise.

You feel renewed and fresh after a workout session thanks to these chemicals. They also help to reduce stress and improve your mental state.

The Department of Health and Human Services states:

For substantial health benefits, adults should do a minimum of 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) hebdomadally of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of a minimum of 10 minutes, and preferably, it should be spread throughout the week.

Adults should also include muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days hebdomadally.

Hence, exercise becomes an unnegotiable neighborhood of your life if you'd wish to start a healthy lifestyle.

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How to start a healthy lifestyle to become your best self

One of the pillars of private development may be a healthy lifestyle. You can’t hope to enhance your life without taking care of your health first.

Without health, albeit you've got the simplest resources within the world, you won’t be ready to enjoy them. Of course, many of us battle with different diseases in their lifestyle, including me. But we must attempt to achieve optimal health despite the diseases, to measure your best life.

To start living healthy you want to consider different aspects of it like, getting an honest amount of sleep daily, eating good food and getting a workout . very easy to say! I do know how hard it's to implement in the real world. Yet, some people are busier than you who accomplish these, so you'll too.

It all comes right down to how you prioritize health in your life. Nothing worth having in life is straightforward. All those people that consistently post pictures of their smoothie bowls and six-pack bodies on Instagram, spend their time and energy to accomplish it. it's because they need to make it a priority.

I don’t want to form it sound harder than it's. I'm an advocate of starting things small and dealing with your high from there.

So let’s see the way to change your lifestyle to be a healthy one.

1. Change your eating habits

When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need- Ayurvedic proverb

When it involves food, there's no life without eating your favorite cake or pizza loaded with cheese. But save those for infrequent treats.

15 Powerful Habits of Happy People

I don't believe following trendy diets or any diet which helps you reduce fast only to realize back double of it later. I think in cleaning out your existing diet without compromising much on the foods you're keen on

Clean eating should be more of a lifestyle than a diet. consistent with my, the word diet creates pressure on you and you are feeling bad once you cheat it

WHAT IS HEALTHY EATING?

Healthy eating is, becoming more aware of what you set into your body instead of just following you're looking for instant gratification from sugary and processed foods. Healthy eating is, being mindful of what you eat and taking a choice to prevent torturing your body with food

To make sure you get all the nutrition you would like, it’s good to plan your meals. confirm you include a special sort of fruits, vegetables, and protein in your weekly menu in order that your diet is balanced.

Foods to avoid/ reduce in your diet:

Junk foods that don't provide any nutritional value, like

Processed foods

Sugary drinks

Foods that contain trans fat (donuts, cakes, fried salty snacks, etc.)

Fast food

Soda and carbonated drinks

Packaged ready-to-eat food items

Foods containing artificial flavors

Foods to feature instead:

Whole foods (foods that are unprocessed, unrefined and free from additives)

Lots of vegetables and fruits

Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, fatty fish, etc.)

Lean protein

How to start a healthy lifestyle? this text has recommendations on healthy living which will assist you to become your best self.

SIMPLE SWAP TECHNIQUE

Whenever I crave for sugar or food, I do an easy swap. That is if I desire to eat a cake or some bakery food, I'm going grab fruit. Or have a refreshing salad. you'll start your healthy lifestyle journey with such simple swaps.

Introduce healthy eating habits into your life by taking one meal at a time and at some point at a time.

PREPARE HEALTHY MAKE-AHEAD SNACKS

Your environment influences what you eat. Try getting to the supermarket once you are hungry. you finish up buying packaged foods that you simply never intended to shop for. They never add any nutritional value to your body because all they supply is empty calories.

To avoid this, resist the urge to shop for such packaged snacks. Instead, prepare healthy snacks reception that needs only a couple of ingredients and no cooking. rather than stocking your pantry with fried chips or other junk that you simply bought from the supermarket on a whim, place only healthy food ingredients.

So once you are hungry, you've got no other option but to eat those. you'll also store nuts like cashew, almond, etc in containers and keep them within your reach.

Once every week, prepare make-ahead snacks in order that once you feel low in energy, you'll grab them easily without feeling guilty later. Here may be a post on 45 easy no-bake energy balls.

You can also store nuts like cashew, almond, etc in containers and keep them within your reach.

MAKE CHANGES SLOWLY

Since you aim to start out a healthy lifestyle and not a diet, make gradual changes over time.

If you're wont to drinking 10 cups of coffee each day, don’t reduce it to three cups directly. As I said, do simple swaps and reduce the intake of food slowly and gradually. After a short time, you'll crave for healthy meals quite junk.

2. BE MORE ACTIVE

Starting a healthy lifestyle includes taking care of your fitness by being more active and doing exercise.

The physical body is meant to maneuver constantly. Therefore, attempt to be more active by doing what you're keen on. It might be dancing, doing yoga, walking or lifting weights.

Some tips to remain active:

Walk small distances rather than using vehicles

Take the steps rather than the elevator

Park your car far away from the office and walk

For every hour of sitting, get up and do a stretching exercise for 10 minutes

Doing housework like cleaning, laundry, mowing the lawn, etc. helps you to burn calories and control weight.

How to start a healthy lifestyle? this text has recommendations on healthy living which will assist you to become your best self.

Doing regular exercise has many benefits for your body and mind. Exercise helps you control your weight and helps to stop many diseases.

Exercise gives you immediate benefits like increased energy and mood and a sense of well-being. Doing physical activity makes your brain release chemicals called dopamine, adrenaline, endorphins, etc. These are feel-good chemicals that offer you a high after doing exercise.

You feel renewed and fresh after a workout session due to these chemicals. They also help to scale back stress and improve your psychological state.

The Department of Health and Human Services states:

For substantial health benefits, adults should do a minimum of 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) every week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) every week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or the same combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of a minimum of 10 minutes, and preferably, it should be spread throughout the week.

Adults should also include muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days every week

Hence, exercise becomes an unnegotiable a part of your life if you would like to start out a healthy lifestyle.

3. IMPROVE YOUR psychological state There is no health without a psychological state.

If you're physically fit, but your mind struggles with issues like anxiety, emotional outbursts, depression, eating disorders, etc, you would like to cure it.

We all waste no time to urge to a physician if our body gets sick. But thanks to the stigma surrounding psychological state issues, many of us suffer silently. But because of the new awareness many of us now understand that having a mental disease is normal and it's okay to hunt treatment.

Now albeit you don’t suffer from a mental disease it's necessary to stay your mind healthy.

How to start a healthy lifestyle? this text has recommendations on healthy living which will assist you to become your best self.

Tips to stay your mind healthy:

Research proves how meditation can change your brain. MRI scans taken from individuals who did regular meditation practice show that, amygdala (the brain’s center that triggers fear and anxiety), physically shrank! Doing meditation regularly helps you to regulate stress, anxiety and mood swings. to find out to start out meditating, you'll read this text on the way to start a meditation habit.

Eat foods that stimulate your brain like fatty fish (a rich source of omega 3s which may be a building block of the brain), coffee and tea (for antioxidants), bittersweet chocolate, eggs, broccoli, avocado, blueberries, nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, flax, etc.

Keep learning new things. check-in for brand spanking new courses and begin new hobbies. It helps to stay your mind young and active. Learning new skills stimulates brain cells and lowers the danger of dementia.

Do deep breathing. Deep breathing helps to oxygenate your body, activating the parasympathetic systema nervosum which brings relaxation. It also helps all of your systems just like the systema respiratorium, circulatory system, gastrointestinal system, etc.

The famous life coach, Tony Robbins includes a breathing session in his morning priming (read more about it here). Because consistent with him, it helps to spice up energy, relieve pain and take away toxins from our body.

He recommends taking 10 power breaths 3 times each day within the ratio 1:4:2.

Spend time with nature. It helps to spice up your happiness, reduce anxiety, soak in additional sunlight and invoke creativity. choose a night enter the woods or spend time in your garden daily to rejuvenate your mind.

Write during a journal. Journal writing helps you to unwind from all the overwhelming or disturbing thoughts and help clear your mind. I exploit my bullet journal to brainstorm new ideas and keep track of my daily activities. My new love is for printable planners that permit me to print readymade trackers and planner pages the maximum amount as I would like.

4. GET ADEQUATE SLEEP How to start a healthy lifestyle? this text has recommendations on healthy living which will assist you to become your best self.

Getting adequate sleep is a crucial pillar when it involves building a healthy lifestyle. But it's also something that we neglect the foremost due to our busy lifestyle.

Getting an honest amount of sleep is important if you would like to be at your productive best. Because sleep deprivation affects your brain’s ability to concentrate and perform at its best.

Poor sleep is additionally related to reduced immunity and lots of diseases. Therefore, regardless of how busy you're, attempt to get 7-8 hours of sleep daily.

Starting healthy habits to determine a healthy lifestyle involves making incremental changes in each area of your life. Start small, and make the changes you would like in life. be happy to ditch any habit that’s not working for you. Remember it’s a journey, not a destination.

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It’s 6 A.M., you’re headed to the mountains for a day of adventuring, and nothing is open. You’ll need calories to fuel the many miles, vertical feet, and alpine peaks ahead of you, so what do you do? You hit the gas station on the way out of town to stock up on all things sweet and salty. Or, more likely: you’re headed home from a long, hard day in the backcountry, and having torn through all your carefully planned snacks, you’re desperate for some nourishment. Sure, perfectly formulated performance fuel and homemade munchies are nice, but sometimes your only option is a lone Chevron in a little town. Here’s how Outside staffers fuel their bodies while they’re filling up. 

Snickers

Snickers is my go-to gas-station grab. Just like the ads promise, it does satisfy—thanks to fat, salt, and a touch of protein—when you’re out in the backcountry on long endeavors. If you’re already multiple bars, gels, or gummies deep, a Snickers is way more palatable than the typical “healthy” endurance bar. Melty chocolate is its Achilles’ heel, however, so I’ll also go after Payday bars, which hold up better in the heat (pro tip: these have more protein, too). 

—Julia Walley, marketing art director

String Cheese and Peanut M&Ms

String cheese and peanut M&Ms are my favorite travel snacks, whether I’m on a road trip or in an airport. The peanut M&Ms give me the sweet-and-salty flavor combination I crave on the road without being too much of an empty-calorie bomb, and the string cheese delivers extra protein without sugar.

—Svati Narula, associate social media editor 

Iced Tea

To me a long road trip isn’t complete without a halfway-point iced tea: extra large, black, unsweetened, light ice, a splash of lemonade, and preferably brewed that day. (Who knew a basic iced tea order could be so extra?) It provides a good pick-me-up without getting me too jittery, and it helps keep me hydrated when I’m bored with water.

—Kelsey Lindsey, assistant editor

Nuts

If I’m short on food for any outdoor excursion, I grab a sleeve of Smokehouse Almonds and/or Planter’s Honey Roasted Peanuts. I’m a salt hound, especially once I’ve broken a sweat, and the protein gives me long-lasting energy. Plus, the skinny packages fit perfectly in a running vest or mountain-bike shorts pocket, making it easy to pour straight into my mouth like the calorie monster I am.

—Will Taylor, gear director

Danishes and Honey Buns

When I was thru-hiking the PCT, sometimes the only resupply option would be a gas station. I’d always go for those prepackaged danishes: so many valuable calories and carbs for so little money, which is basically thru-hiker gold. And with all the preservatives, you could take a few to go and they’d last for days. I had a friend on trail who, I kid you not, would buy a can of Spam, place the Spam in between two Duchess Honey Buns, and eat it like a sandwich. It was mortifying to watch, and I respected him for it.

—Taylor Gee, editorial fellow

Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn

I can’t rationalize my Smartfood obsession with any pithy nutritional data. Does it contain a death-defying amount of sodium, which is good for replenishing salts? Is it protein dense (because, cheese), therefore helpful for recovery? Maybe. But I can’t say for sure, because I’ve never taken a long enough pause between swiping my card and tearing open the bag to actually look at the ingredients label. All that matters is that it’s the kind of tasty that I’ll remember three-quarters of the way through a summit day, when I’m exhausted and starting to slow down—the kind that will motivate me to cover those last few thousand feet of descent just a little bit faster, because I know what’s waiting for me at the car. Now that’s a high-value snack.

—Ariella Gintzler, assistant editor

Cheese Puffs and a Starbucks Frappucino 

If I’m feeling hungry, I go to the nuts aisle and get sunflower seeds or almonds. If I just want a sweet-and-salty snack to get through a big road trip, I get a huge bag of Cheetos (the puffs, never the curly ones) and a Starbucks cold frappuccino in the bottle from the fridge section. It has an absurd amount of sugar in it, but it gets the job done for a long drive.

—Mary Turner, deputy editor

Nutrageous Bars

I always buy a candy bar or two on my way out for a big backpacking trip, and absolutely nothing beats a Nutrageous bar: peanuts, caramel, chocolate, and Reese’s peanut butter in one impressively calorically dense package. They’re tricky to find, so anytime I see them, I buy a couple. They’re just as great for a midhike energy boost as they are for recovering (physically and emotionally) after a brutally long day. 

—Abigail Barronian, assistant editor

Hot Cheetos

While I don’t generally use food as a reward, if you see me eating Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, you can assume I’ve earned them with a rigorous high-altitude hike or a solid day at the crag. I don’t even like spicy food, but something about setting your tongue on fire after doing the same to your body has become irresistible to me. With basically no protein and a ton of saturated fat, Flamin’ Hots don’t make a great recovery snack. But as a delicious treat for a tired body, they’re an indulgence well worth the orange fingers!

—Jenny Earnest, audience development director

  via Outside Magazine: Nutrition