Peggy Kotsopoulos – Healthy Substitutions on CBC’s Steven and Chris
Think you need to give up your favourite foods in order to eat healthy? Not so! Peggy will take you through healthy alternatives to some key staples (like sugar and bread!)
Love your SUGAR? BREAD? Try THESE instead!
Looking for ways to make your meals healthier without compromising taste or too much change? It can be the smallest substitutions that make the biggest difference in improving your health. Here are great substitutions for some key ingredients
Coconut Palm Sugar: Satisfy your sweet-tooth with this natural nutrient-rich sweetener!
Can’t kick your sugar craving? No need to fret- coconut palm sugar is a low-glycemic natural sweetener PLUS it’s loaded in nutrient-rich goodness
The Skinny on Fats: as seen on the Steven and Chris show
The dreaded F-word… FAT! For years we’ve been trying to cut fat, fight fat, choosing fat-free options – when really our, bodies NEED fat. Dietary fat is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), for the regulation of hormones and can curb hunger as it slow digestion and increases satiety. Some fats even improve heart health, prevent disease, alleviate depression and fight weigh-gain! On avg about 20-30% of your daily caloric intake should come from fat calories – but the key is in choosing the RIGHT Fats! Here’s the skinny on fat…
Protein Powders: Whey vs. Hemp
There is a lot of controversy surrounding whey vs. hemp protein. For years, whey has been touted for being the most bio-available protein source. However, more recently, research has shown that whey protein is not readily digestible by the human body, creates intestinal toxemia and sludge, bloating, and may actually increase your waistline.