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Did Snooki Safely Lose Weight?
Snooki (AKA Nicole Polizzi) from the popular reality TV show, Jersey Shore, is one of the many stars who have recently lost a lot of weight. For the 4’9″ reality star, her 15 pound weight loss is a substantial difference! Snooki now weighs in at 98 pounds and many want to know how they too can shed some excess weight.
How Snooki Lost 15 Pounds
Snooki weighs in at 98 pounds (which isn’t bad considering her height) and the rumor mill was in overdrive trying to figure out the secret to her recent weight loss. Luckily, Snooki let her 4 million plus followers on Twitter in on her little weight loss secret.
Snooki wrote on her Twitter page “Glad to hear reports that say I look good =) but it’s not because of HCG! Thanks @Zantrex!”
There you have it! Snooki has had the help of the diet pill Zantrex to help her reach her goal weight. I’ve also read recently that according to recently that Snooki also credits alcohol and becoming a gym rat to her weight loss success. Yikes. While the rest of Hollywood is providing their congrats to Snooki, I’m going to take this opportunity to warn my readers against the dangers of poor diet, alcohol, and dangerous weight loss pills mixed with gym time.
Yes, Snooki lost weight and looks great, but you can do better than that. You can create a healthy lifestyle that will last longer than the latest Hollywood fad diet.
Is Zantrex Safe?
Let’s face it. Zantrex is a diet pill. You know how I feel about those, right? With that aside, is Zantrex any different? Is it safe? I did some research and the short answer is: No, Zantrex is not safe. It may help with quick weight loss but it just doesn’t provide a long term solution to weight loss, which is what you really want, right? Diet pills are just the “easy” way out, so I understand why it seems to appealing.
For long term weight loss and health, focus on healthy eating and drinking habits and avoid those dangerous diet pills, no matter which favorite starlet is promoting the product.
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Healthy Holiday Traditions
I have a lot of fun traditions during this time of year, and I am sure many of you can relate. After I got married, my husband and I started a new tradition that I absolutely love – Ice Skating on Christmas Eve! I love knowing that we have created a healthy holiday tradition that’s fun for the whole family, something we look forward to every year! What healthy holiday traditions do you look forward to each year?
Happy Holidays from everyone at Skinny Twinkie!
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Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are a huge hit when it comes to snacking! We’ve been told that they are healthy for us, we know that the contain protein, but what else is in there? There’s a whole lot more to nuts than most people realize!
Here’s a list of some common nuts and their nutritional benefits:
Almonds
• Help aids weight loss
• Rich in heart healthy fat which helps lowers cholesterol.
• In every ounce, almonds contain 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of dietary fiber, and 80 micro grams of calcium, and phosphorus and vitamin E.
• Almonds have almost no carbohydrates, which makes them a great snake for diabetics.
Brazil Nuts
• Contain large amounts of selenium, which research has shown has a protective effect fights against many different kinds of cancers, helps with thyroid function, and may even help with men’s fertility.
Cashews
• Contains high amounts of heart healthy (monounsaturated) fat, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Very mineral rich, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper.
• Compared to other nuts, cashews are slightly less amount of calories, while containing a slightly higher amount of carbohydrates.
Hazelnuts
• Rich in beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and lessens the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (something men over 40 commonly experience: going to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night).
• Contain vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
Macadamia Nuts
• Boasts the highest amount of monounsaturated fat (about 80% – more than olive oil!) than the other nuts. Monounsaturated fat is great for your heart health and has been associated with lower levels of heart disease and cancer.
• Contains calcium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and fiber.
• Very high in calories, so eat in moderation.
Pecans
• Loaded with monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, potassium, phytosterols, and beta-sitosterol.
• May help lower the risk for type 2 Diabetes.
Pistachios
• Improves lipid profiles, decreases coronary risk, decreases oxidative stress and improves both HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.
• Unsalted pistachio nuts have a favorable potassium-to-sodium ratio which is very helpful with normalizing blood pressure and maintaining a healthy water balance in the body.
• Contain magnesium, phosphorus, phytosterols as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Walnuts
• Contains the highest amount of omega-3 fat, compared to other nuts. Omega-3′s are a remarkable brain food, which supports brain function, improves mood, and helps lower triglycerides and reduce plaque.
• Rich in manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.
It’s no surprise that studies show that those who eat nuts consistently have significantly lower risks of having a heart attack or heart disease.
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Exercise Can Be Fun!
Exercise doesn’t have to be boring. You don’t have to physically walk into a gym to burn extra calories, lose weight, and become healthy.
Did you know that you can make exercise fun? Check out the video below and you’ll understand what I am talking about!
What other fun exercises can you come up with?
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How To Buy Healthy Canned Foods
Fresh foods are the best choice, but what if you want to buy canned foods? There’s some important concepts to consider when buying canned foods if you are looking for optimum nutrition.
Fruits and
• Buy canned fruit that is in 100% Juice (or water) rather than heavy syrup or light syrup, which is just canned fruit soaked in corn syrup, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. Buying canned fruit that is in 100% juice allows you to enjoy the fruit without all of the unnecessary sweeteners and extra calories.
Vegetables
• Buy canned vegetables that don’t have any salt added to it. The salt that is usually added to canned goods is common iodized salt, which isn’t good for you, unlike the natural salt that is full of healthy minerals and nutrients.
Meats
• Buy canned meats, like tuna, that contain water or a natural broth, rather than oil. Most meats that are in oil are usually in unhealthy oils that you should consider passing up on.
Soups, Chili’s, Quick Meals
• Most canned meals are unhealthy, even the ones proclaiming better health or a lack of sodium. If you want to enjoy a healthy canned soup, for example, try an organic soup from Amy’s Kitchen since it is low in calories, sodium, and no MSG or other additives that can be harmful to your health.
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