The difference between factory farmed meats and non factory farmed meats

The difference between factory farmed meats and non factory farmed meats might seem trivial,
but that couldn’t be further from the truth. When it comes to health benefits, factory farmed meats
and non factory farmed meats are chalk and cheese. Because the conditions that factory farmed
animals live in are so poor, they become diseased, and are therefore pumped full of antibiotics
and medication, as well as very strong growth hormones in order to make the animals ready for
slaughter faster and get a better profit for the farmer. This means that some of the bugs the animals
contract become resistant even to the strongest antibiotics. Free range and non factory farmed
animals are not subjected to any of these conditions, but rather are left to graze freely, and not only
live better lives but are healthier animals themselves, and don’t carries terrible germs and infections
obtained from bad living conditions.

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Moreover, free range meat have a much lower ration of Omega 3 fats to Omega 6 fats, meaning that
it not only doesn’t cause heart attack risk to increase (like factory farmed meat does), it actually can
reduce your risk of heart attack. When all the benefits of free range meat are taken into account, the
small price difference seems minuscule compared to the quality difference.

Free range and organic meat is becoming more and more and more popular as the health risks
become known. Some free range butchers like Cannings take care to choose free range and grass
fed meats from selected Australian farms. Good butchers will adhere to meat standards Australia.

 

Notice that free range meats may be MORE expensive than farm raised meats.  If you do choose to get farm raised meats try to figure out where it comes from and investigate how they treat and process their animals.  It is always good to know where and how your food is processed.

FOOD is the MOST important part of reaching your health and fitness goal.

Below are some ESSENTIAL foods that anyone should add to their grocery list.

These are some great foods that will efficiently fuel your body before and after your workouts.

You should feed your body foods that will help it to recover and grow!

Efficiently losing weight will depend on the proper combination of a good workout PLUS a good CLEAN diet.

What you eat has a HUGE impact on if you will reach your health and fitness goals

Your body is MADE in the kitchen.

Your body is SCULPTED in the gym

What you eat is supposed to fuel your body.  Your body needs all the right things in order for it to grow, repair, and lose the weight that you do not want.

You can not eat like crap and try to workout to compensate for all the bad food you eat.

It just does not work that way!

Eat a clean and well-balanced meals during the day

Stay consistent with your healthy eating and fitness plans.

This will allow you to see the results you are working for!

YOU have to find ways that help keep you motivated and on track with reaching your goals.

Here are a few great examples:

You can place sticky notes on a door, mirror  at your desk or anywhere where you will see it.  You can rip off a sticky note for each day you go and workout.  You can track how many calories you lose by using this method.  Each time you lose a pound you can take a sticky not away! This is a great visual reminder and to be honest I use this trick when I am training for my competitions.  There is something so refreshing about tearing away the days that you have completed.  It helps you to know that you are that much closer to your goals.

SNACKING SMART is IMPORTANT!

Try to STOP buying junk food.  If you do not have it at home it will be that much easier to say no to it!
Try to find fruits and vegetables that you enjoy to keep around.  When in doubt snack on some thing GREEN

Green veggies are something that you can not get too much of!

I always have cucumbers, fresh green beans, and lettuce around to snack on if I get hungry in between meals.  The key to losing those unwanted pounds it not to starve yourself! Skipping meals and waiting too long to eat can actually hinder your weight loss.  You want to try to have a well-rounded meal every 2-3 hours.  And some days will be busier than others and you will get hungry before your next meal.  Nibble on some cucumbers or fresh green beans.  You can dip them in fat-free Italian dressing or a vinaigrette .

You have to learn how to eat and snack healthy.

You body will be MADE in the kitchen.  Working out helps to sculpt and build your body.  You HAVE to eat the right fuel for your body in order to see the results you want.  You have to maintain a good diet and stick with your regular fitness program if you want to reach your goals in a healthy amount of time.

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These days, most people who are looking to lose weight (both men and women) tend to follow a strict diet regime that see’s them significantly cutting down their daily calorie intake and often, cutting out a lot of their favorite foods. Most of these diets also recommend that you reduce your consumption of protein and carbohydrates and because of this, protein-rich foods are perceived by most as being “fattening”.

While it’s true that high protein foods are relatively calorie-rich (at least when compared with veggies), I think it’s important to point out that eating a substantial amount of protein could actually help you to lose weight.

The Weight Loss Effects of Protein

The human body actually uses more energy to break down and digest protein than it does with both carbohydrates and fat. This means that essentially, you’ll burn more calories digesting a steak than you will a healthy, low-calorie salad.

Protein is also a natural appetite suppressant. Foods that are high in protein take longer to leave your stomach than foods high in fat or carbs, meaning that basically, you’ll feel fuller for longer which will help you to eat less throughout the day (as you’ll feel less hungry) which strangely, can lead to a decrease in calorie consumption for some people.

In fact, there have been numerous studies that have proven the hunger quelling effects of protein, such as the one published in Nutrition & Metabolism. In the study, subjects increased their daily protein intake to approximately 30% of their diets and it was found that on average, the subjects consumed 450 calories a day less than usual and also lost an average of 11 pounds over a 12 week period.

It Helps You Lose Fat…Not Muscle

Not only does protein keep you feeling full for longer as mentioned above, but it also helps to ensure that you lose fat rather than muscle. Protein is packed with essential amino acids which are used by the body to maintain and build mean muscle mass.

Even if you aren’t particularly looking to gain muscle, it’s important to take note of this as the leaner you become, the higher your metabolism will be which will help you to burn more calories, 24 hours a day. By sticking to a protein rich diet, you can ensure that your body has a sufficient supply of amino acids which will help to maintain muscle mass and also, that your body breaks down fat to use as energy rather than muscle.

Ultimately, this will ultimately lead to a slimmer, more toned look.

Adding Protein To Your Diet

If you’re not really into eating a huge amount of meat, you might think that adding protein to your diet is a difficult task, but it actually isn’t. There are a huge amount of protein rich foods out there so you can be sure that there’s something to suit all taste buds.

If you’re thinking about adding more protein to your diet but aren’t sure what to eat, here’s a great list of 81 high protein foods to get you started.

As well as foods, you could also explore the possibility of incorporating a protein shake into your diet. Most people still view protein shakes as being solely for bodybuilders, but this isn’t the case at all and these days, they come in a huge range of flavors.

The great thing about protein shakes is that they allow you to add a huge amount of protein to your diet without much effort so if you’re considering doing this, click here to check out a list of the best protein shakes available.

Conclusion

The US RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for protein consumption is around 0.8 grams per kilogram of lean body mass. However, there are a lot of nutrition experts that believe this is simply not enough and that to lose weight, a high protein diet will significantly help.

There are also a lot of diets out there that recommend significantly increasing your daily protein intake but the thing is, most of these diets are aimed at men looking to build muscle. For example, both the Truth About Abs program and the Six Pack Shortcuts program (here’s a totally unbiased Six Pack Shortcuts review) recommend increasing daily protein consumption to around 40% of your diet.

Sure, both of these are aimed at building muscle but they’re also aimed at helping people to lose weight and shed body fat. They might be a bit extreme for those that are just looking to lose a bit of extra weight but there’s a lot we can learn from them such as the huge benefits of a high protein diet.

 

This guest post was written by Joshua Hardwick writer of  iWantASixPack.com

Please feel free to stop by his site for other health and fitness related topics!  He has a lot of great information for those who are wanting more in-depth information about health and fitness related topics.  Thanks Joshua for the wonderful post you shared with us today!

To achieve your health and fitness goals

Working out is 1/3 of the equation to reaching your goals

Your Diet/food & Liquid consumption is 2/3 of the equation!

You can not eat fried, fat filled, unhealthy food and expect to lose weight!

You HAVE to fuel your body with the right nutrients in order for it to start burning those extra calories!

Eating right has to be consistent!

If not…do not expect to see results!

eating clean does NOT have to be boring or tasteless!
Learning to cook your favorite foods in a way that is appealing to your taste buds is IMPORTANT!

Here is a little help when it comes to cooking your essential veggies

Why NOT start today!?!

What is stopping you!?

Why can you NOT start eating healthy today?

Why do you keep saying tomorrow!?
Why can you NOT make it to the gym today?

Stop

JUST GET UP AND START!

Some of you suggested a healthy eating habit guideline/schedule 

I found this great example when browsing the web

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When I was a child, I knew that some days of the week we would be graced with tacos…or spaghetti…or burgers. And as a child,  I think there is nothing more exciting than expecting to have one of your favorite meals each week!

BUT this could be a potential problem for those who are trying to adapt healthier eating habits,

NO WORRIES! I am sharing some healthier alternatives that can turn your Taco Tuesday into a HEALTHIER Taco Tuesday.  Now you and your family can keep your taco date each week without you breaking your healthy eating habit!

• Try using LOW FAT sour cream and cheese.  This can help cut those unwanted calorie intake in almost half!
• Try using soft tortillas and try to use WHOLE WHEAT tortillas instead of the traditional shells.
• Have you ever considered using ground turkey meat instead of regular meat?  If you do not like turkey meat try to get LEAN hamburger meat.
• Try to have steamed veggies instead of Mexican rice and beans (or you can use black beans for a healthier option!)
• Try to measure out correct portion sizes for your tacos/taco salad so you are sure to not double the food you are supposed to consume for the meal!
• Skip the carbonated drinks or sweet tea! Try to stick to water for your beverage of choice
• try to limit or cut out guacamole!  Yes it is healthy for you but it packs a lot of calories!
• Think about using shopped baked chicken or shrimp instead of beef!

Still want chips with your meal? Try to make your own! Get a normal round tortilla, lightly spread some olive oil on top, slice the tortilla into the desired chip sizes you would like, then sprinkle it with sea salt (or any other spices you may have).  Put your over on 350 degrees.  Place your tortillas in the over for about 15 minutes.  MAKE SURE TO WATCH IT!  They get brown pretty quickly.  You can let them get as brown as you would like before they burn (the browner they are the more crunchy they are!)  Take them out and let them cool for about 10 minutes, and you have healthier “chips” for you to enjoy with your meal.

There are a lot of things you can change or add to make your family meals a healthier meal!  You just have to be mindful of the ingredients you are using and learn what to substitute to help make it taste just as yummy as you would like! You do not have to sacrifice good tasting food so you can eat healthier!

Happy Taco Tuesday!

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