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Is Microwaved Food Gut-Healthy?

Do you have a microwave?

Nowadays, I think almost everyone has one. Microwaves used to have a very bad reputation, but it seems that this has turned around.

If you have a good look online, you’ll see lots of people saying that microwave cooking is okay. But there are still people who worry about possible health effects. It’s important to determine if those fears are legitimate or more a case of jumping on the bandwagon of fear.

If we look at the facts, microwave radiation is a very high base frequency radiation like radio waves. Radio waves are at a higher frequency but microwaves are just under. We know that a radio isn’t going to cause any dramatic damage to your body and I imagine the same is true for microwave.

Nutrient loss is a relevant consideration when you are talking about cooking methods. I always recommend cooking foods for the shortest time possible and with a minimal amount of water. Thankfully, microwaves can meet both of those criteria.

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I don’t use a microwave oven, but we have one in our kitchen. The microwave belongs to my son, and he enjoys cooking eggs and other foods in it. I prefer to do things the old fashioned way.
I think it’s fair to say that enough time has elapsed, and enough research has been done, and nothing dramatic has come from cooking with microwaves.

Microwaves are probably okay because of the amount of limited exposure that people get to that microwave. You don’t stand around with your hand on top of the microwave, just as you wouldn’t rest your hand on the stove while cooking. If you move only 10 to 12 inches away from the microwave, the radiation drops significantly. I have read concerns about using microwaves for cooking protein, but I don’t think it’s an issue. Like any other cooking appliance, a microwave heats food – it just happens to use radiation to do so.

I haven’t seen any research suggesting that microwaves are bad for gut health. Still, It’s not my preference not to use one, but it may be yours.

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The Number One Way To Lose Belly Fat

I want to share with you the best exercise for losing stubborn belly fat.

Now you’re probably reading this thinking, “Oh man, here we go. This guy’s a scammer. They’re all scammers. All of these people who say you can lose belly fat instantly and you can lose the weight and all that sort of stuff and Mr. Bakker is just another one of these deluded fools who’s going to show us some kind of trick and some kind of BS.”

Well, I can tell you this isn’t marketing or hype. I know from years working with clients that the absolute best exercise for losing belly weight is to push your plate away. Yes, that’s it.

The best exercise for weight loss isn’t spending hours on the treadmill, it’s pushing your plate away, so you eat less food. Of course, walking every day helps, but it’s eating less which is the deal-breaker.

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When it comes to exercise, sitting in front of the computer is the last thing you need to do. Less than 25% of North Americans get sufficient exercise.

When I go to restaurants, it’s unbelievable how much people will eat at a single sitting.
It can be hard to get used to eating less, but you know what else is hard? Living with diabetes and heart disease.

Learn to push the plate away at breakfast, lunch, and supper. Of course, eat sufficient amounts of healthy food, but you don’t need to lick your plate clean every time you eat.

Your brain likes the dopamine that is released in response to eating tasty food. But don’t let that lead you to years of overeating. I have maintained the same weight throughout my adult life, give or take a few pounds in the winter.

If you let your weight creep up a few pounds a year, then by the time you’re sixty, you’ll be courting obesity.

The obesity crisis is out of control. Take control of your own life. Not your doctor, not your husband, not your wife, nor your son or daughter. You need to manage your belly fat, and the best way to do that is by cutting back on how much you eat. It’s so simple; it’s almost laughable. I’ll leave you with it.

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How To Break Your Sugar Habit

“How can I stop eating sugary foods?” is a question I’ve been asked many times.

Sugar is extremely addictive for the brain. The brain loves sweet foods.

One of the first steps you can take to break a sugar addiction is not exposing yourself to the media that glorifies sweets. Instead, involve yourself in your own hobbies, physical activity, and healthy past times.

It’s also best to avoid sharing meals with people who eat a lot of sweets. The more friends you have that eat sweet foods, the more likely you are going to partake in all of this too. When you’re working on improving your health, spending a lot of time with junk food addicts isn’t going to help.

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I also recommend avoiding social events that include ample access to treats and sweets.
The more fresh food you eat – like vegetables, fruits, and lean meats – the less likely that you’ll crave sugary foods.

Making healthy choices for breakfast will help reduce sugar cravings. Having some protein in the morning is particularly helpful in keeping you satisfied for hours at a time. There are also hundreds of snack options that don’t involve sugar. Stock your kitchen with easy to grab, nutritious snacks like nuts, seeds, and chopped vegetables.

Over time you’ll lose your taste for sweet things. You’ll find that you no longer like the taste of pop or candy.

People don’t decide on their future. They decide on their habits. And their habits will then decide on the future of their health.

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