'Grazing Choices'

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An important word on grazing;

◦ Only graze if you really feel the need to fill the gap.

◦ I would hope your ideal meal volume has been established, thus, rarely the urge or need to graze.

◦ However, the aim of grazing is to; 1) prevent 'over-eating at your main meal, namely; dinner, and, 2) avoid being lead to a quick fix feel-good choice, usually; processed refined sugar.

◦ Before grazing, help yourself to a glass of water (try Alkalising water - see below), wait 10 mins, then, if you're still peckish, graze away!

 

Graze Choice - 10

Apple or Pear.

Apple and Pears are loaded with blood pressure balancing 'potassium' (along with sodium).  You also receive a kick of Vit C, K, and of course fibre.  Both these fruits are also loaded with natural toxins that tell your brain 'stop' you don't feel like any more.  Some summer fruits don't drive this 'stop' factor, and thus drive blood sugar higher than ideal.

 
 

Graze Choice - 9

Natural unsweetened Yogurt, Ground Cinnamon, Berries of choice.

'Proper' yogurt is jammed with gut thriving probiotics great for immune strength and energy production.  Cinnamon helps drive your fat -burning metabolism and all berries, well, ar chockers full of unsweetened anti-oxidants.  They really should be considered if you want to play in A-Grade.

 
 

Graze Choice - 8

Kale Chips.

Do real 'men' eat Kale?  Well, here's the problem.  Kale provides a massive hit of vitamin C, fibre, calcium, and absorbable iron.  So, somehow, we gotta get men eating this stuff.

Here's how: cut kale into chip size leaves.  Throw on a baking tray (with paper).  Drizzle olive oil all over them, throw seas salt liberal over the kale and throw into the oven for 15 mins at 180c.

 
 

Graze Choice - 7

Dark Chocolate.

Anti-oxidant central, making it great for continued immune health.  Also, real, dark, chocolate (not the cheap, sugary crap), will tell you when to stop.  The fake stuff usually drives overconsumption.

 
 

Graze Choice - 6

Hummus, Celery & Carrots

 

Hummus (and chickpeas) are loaded with iron, folate, phosphorus and vitamin B.  The garlic and lemon also prop up your winter bug killing defence.

 

 
 

Graze Choice - 5

Boiled Eggs.

How hard can it get! Boil 8 eggs, wait for them cool, throw them in the fridge.  Crack em, add a little pepper, and voila!  Eggs could well be #1.

 
 

Graze Choice - 4

Nut bag.

Almond, Macadamia, Cashews, Walnuts, Sunflower seeds, & Pepitas.

Loaded with heart-healthy fats.  Small quantity.

 
 

Graze Choice - 3

Sweet potato chips

Great to have around, and tasty to boot.  Cut into chips, place on a pan (with paper), drizzle with olive oil, add salt and cook for 15 mins at 200c.

 
 

Graze Choice - 2

Alkalising water

On top of soothing acid reflux, other claimed benefits of alkaline water, are that it helps neutralize acid in the bloodstream, which leads to increased oxygen levels and improved energy and metabolism; it contains antioxidant properties (anti-aging and anti-disease); cleanses the colon.

I'd like you to try this one.  You will need a lemon, cucumber, ginger root, and mint leaves.

 
 

Graze Choice - 1

Cottage Cheese & Celery.

Loaded with protein, vitamin & minerals.  You shouldn't need much to satisfy your hunger.  Celery is also an antioxidant champ.

 

'THINK SMALL PORTIONS'