Nutrition Tip February 19 2011

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Feb
2011

Butter Vs Margarine

Comments:  Talk about a nutrition debate: margarine vs. butter!  Actually, neither is the best option when choosing a fat for spreading or baking.  Whenever possible, use olive oil, peanut oil, or coconut oil instead.  When you do need margarine or butter, choose butter over margarine.  Instead of opting for a spread with 20+ ingredients, use one that has only a few.  But again, use it sparingly.  Natural does not equal a health food, just the lesser of two evils.

What to buy: Butter, use sparingly and choose olive, peanut, and coconut oil instead when possible.

What to leave: Any margarine, especially those with partially-hydrogenated oils.

By Kelli Jennings of www.apexnutritionllc.com.

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Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea).  I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean “lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.

My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.

Answer:

Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out.  Have you tried either of these?  Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.

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