Chic-Shuk Secrets

Is Salt Really Bad for our Diet?

There is no doubt that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle diet we should all eat low fat food and drink a lot of water on a regular daily base, right?!  It is also known that baked is better then fried, that sweets normally contain too many carbs and “empty calories” and that cholesterol is bad. We do remember that whole grain is much better then white and that fruits and vegetables are always the best preferable snacks.  When it comes to a diet, there are many well known “roles” as some of the above and one important rule is less sodium. However, many of you must have asked yourself at some point- Why Salt? Is Salt Really Bad for us? What is there to Sodium that is restricted to weight watchers and many diet programs?  True, for years we were told that salt can higher our blood pressure, though new and recent studies claims that salt by itself is not enough to higher blood pressure and does not necessarily raise the risk of heart disease. Sodium is naturally being balanced by another mineral- Potassium. Banana, for example, is high in potassium.  Make sure you get enough of that mineral.  

However, what is there to salt and loosing weight?

Everybody loves to sprinkle a dash of salt on their meals so then why is Sodium being restricted? Salt does not cause your body to gain or lose fat. In fact, salt has no calories. Basically, high consumption of salt can results in temporary weight gain as it causes your body to retain water. Conversely, low consumption of salt can result in temporary weight loss as it causes your body to expel water. You would find many crash diets which boast quick weight loss rely on foods with little or no salt content. The weight loss achieved by these diets is mostly water, and as soon as you eat foods containing salt again you regain the weight.

Sodium darkest secret is that high levels of salt in our diets usually come from calorie dense and fiber poor. You may be surprised to find that what you think are healthy food products may be high in sodium. Did you know that a bowl of Cheerios has more sodium than a serving of Ruffles potato chips? Processed and manufactured foods like those found in fast food restaurants or on supermarket shelves such as tomato sauce, soups, condiments, canned foods and prepared mixes are high in sodium and bad for our diet.  Therefore, as a result, if you adhere to a low salt diet, it will likely consist of the lower calorie, healthier foods associated with weight loss.

Cherry Tomatoes are available year-round from California, Mexico and Florida. Filled with healthy nutrition like vitamins and minerals, Cherry Tomatoes were first called TV Tomatoes since originally developed in the aim of providing a healthy snack to be eaten while watching TV. With time, the similarity to Cherries determined its final definition as “Cherry Tomatoes”. Filled with vitamins and minerals, however more expensive compare to other types of tomatoes, though totally worthwhile for their size, taste and nutrition and the protection they provide against heart disease and strokes.

In one cup of cherry tomatoes (about 20 of them) there are only 30 calories, 0 fat and 7 grams of carbs!!! You can add them to salads, serve them with dip as an appetizer or enjoy a supper healthy smart snacking choice!  

Discover more about my favorite healthy “Diet Saver” snack:

 Celery sticks dipped in light Ranch dressing:   

It is hard to believe something so delicious that taste so rich and creamy is actually a fruit! The amazingly nature`s creation called- Avocado, contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds.  

Now, it is very much true that even though guacamole is really nutritious, it is still loaded with calories and fat, comparing to most other fruits, however, that is the healthy, mono-unsaturated fat, therefore it can contribute to the nutrient quality of your diet!

 For all of you smart choices makers out there, who are addicted to this delightful fruit, though trying to watch your weight like I do, try this amazing Low Calorie Guacamole Salad Recipe! The key to this much loved dip salad is to bulk it up with other low calorie ingredients, and my secret one is simple hard-boiled eggs!  You can even use the egg-white only if you wish, you will get a great flavour and lower the calories and fat per servings!  I always get compliments on this So simple-to-make dish, and the hottest new thing is serving it with Baked Pita Chips!  

Best, Any-Occasion Low Calories Guacamole Salad:

Ingredients:  (3-4 Servings)

2 large `Hass` Avocados- mashed (Their skin turns from green to purplish-black when it becomes ripe and they are available all year round)

 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped.

½ medium size red onion, chopped.

1 table spoon fresh lemon juice.

Salt, as desired.

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, and serve with Baked whole grain Pita Chips (from Trader Joe`s) and sliced Tomatoes!

Enjoy!

Ok. This is a little embarrassing for me since I`m about to share some before and after photos with you readers, However- I know it is the right thing to do and I must spread the words how I finally got rid of my “big problem” (body fat and over-weight) after years of experiment so many different weight loss programs, and saw no results.
 

Please Read Carefully:

Apparently, our everyday food is being poisoned by dangerous chemicals that resulted in Plaque. In addition, I have discovered that some food companies actually put in their products Parasites, deliberately designed to make us want to eat more and therefore gain fat and be sick! Further more- researches shows that Parasites can even become “mineralized” and block your body`s ability to absorb nutrition properly! Unbelievable!         

I was SHOCKED! Though finally discovered what my problem was and why I couldn’t manage to ever lose my extra weight! I am 36 years old, no kids (yet) and no reason to be 80 pounds over weight!  I really wanted to lose that weight, look sexier and feel younger but most importantly- get my healthy life back and be free of sickness and disease!
I decided to take control and searched for the one and only diet that fight plaque and parasites in the stomach- Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst / top secret diet!
It`s been 3 months and I have already lost 55 pounds! I have 25 more to go, though I just couldn`t wait with sharing all of this with everyone, since this system is AMAZING to say the least! 

Check me out: this is me May,2009: (217 pound)  

And this is me last week, August 2009:  (162 pound)

No miracles- Only “Top Secret”- Dr Suzanne Gudakunst diet program!

I highly recommend top secret diet especially if you have tried several diets in the past and failed to lose a significant amount of weight since intestinal plaque or parasites may be the reason why your body is finding it hard to get lean. I’d say that if you’ve despaired of other diet, and especially if you suffer from stomach conditions, allergies, and various other ailments, Please- give this one a try! I have added the link to her website, which is where I have purchased the program from so you can discover more about it yourself:  Click Here!