In your life, there are few occasions when it’s right to cheat. But it is OK for doing dirty on the diet when it comes to nutrition.
Huge health benefits could be achieved by making small changes to your everyday food which range from increased muscle growth and fat burn to protection against diseases and reduced appetite.
Apart from these, you’ll not even notice the difference in the taste or even improvement in flavor. So, don’t worry about giving up your favorite snacks and meals. On the other hand, your body will feel positive changes.
Vinegar for fat burn
A potent weapon in fight against belly fat is vinegar. Plain vinegar contains acetic acid, a chemical. It is proved through studies that it reduces blood sugar levels.
It makes the carbohydrates to digest more slowly and thus the body manages the insulin level. It thus makes the excess carbs to store as glycogen as instead of fat. It is also thought that this acid prevent fat-building by turning on genes that produce proteins.
To cheat: mix a tablespoon in a glass of water to drink or use cider vinegar in your salad dressing to add taste and benefits.
Vinegar for fat burn
Protein powder for muscle growth
The porridge breakfast is a powerful muscle-building food. High levels of soluble fibers present in it, helps digestion and stop bloating while the slow-release carbs fires up your metabolism and provides steady grip of energy to your muscles.
But you can increase your muscle level considerably by adding protein powder to it. It will make your biceps more like tennis ball and tighten your abs after exercise.
To cheat: in your breakfast, sprinkle some protein powder on oats porridge and add fresh berries and yoghurt for extra nutrition.
Protein powder for muscle growth
Spinach for vitamin C
In order to protect your body from various ailments like inflammation, cancer and heart diseases, you need Vitamin C. The free radicals attack cells and lead to oxidative stress while the powerful antioxidant present in Vitamin C prevents the body damage from them.
But Vitamin C could not be produced by the body itself and it has to acquired through diet. If you want to stay healthy and fit, foods like spinach (along with tomatoes, strawberries etc) should play a major role in your daily diet.
To cheat: use spinach leaves as salad for a powerful vitamin C diet.
Spinach for vitamin C
Oats for slow-release energy
It is already given that oats porridge is a great way to get slow release carbohydrates but it’s not possible to have it for everyday breakfast. So, it should be added else way to provide in daily diet.
Thankfully, the taste of various dishes changes on minimal scale with addition of oats on them. For example, before cooking you can roll oily fish in oats instead of breadcrumbs and before going for the biscuit tin, always prefer the oat cakes.
To cheat: mix few oats into your home-made smoothie and feel full up till lunch.
Oats for slow-release energy
Turmeric for cancer protection
In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the British men’s second most common cause of deaths from cancer is also this. Due to this disease, 10,000 men die every year. Eating is cheating is absolutely fine in this matter.
It is thought that the risk of developing this disease is increased by the diet high in saturated fat and red meat. Therefore, it’s important to eat a healthy diet which should contain lots of vegetables and fruits.
Along with this, you should also add some turmeric with your vegetables. Resent research shows that turmeric demonstrate lot of cancer-fighting properties when mixed with the substance phenethyl isothiocyanate, which is naturally present in vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, sprout, watercress and broccoli.
To cheat: for prostate protection, add some turmeric powder into your cauliflower cheese.
Turmeric for cancer protection
Chocolate for better mood
Research reveals that the release of endorphins in brain is triggered by high levels of a substance named phenylethylamine. It means that similar to an intense workout, you feel the same ‘high’.
Flavonols and other antioxidants help to keep the heart healthy and dark chocolate is an excellent source of them. But it should be eaten in moderate amounts as it also contains fat and sugar.
To cheat: shred chocolate onto your morning cereal, yogurt or porridge. The chocolate should be at least 70% cocoa.
Chocolate for better mood
Garlic for heart health
These are many benefits of garlic but it is mostly valued for its ability to protect us from cardiovascular disease. It is number 1 killer still in many countries.
Our blood cells and blood vessels are protected by garlic from oxidative stress and inflammation, which can lead to atherosclerosis and heart attacks. As started earlier, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the health and it is present in large quantities in garlic.
To cheat: while making a sandwich in wholemeal bread, rub a garlic clove on the inside of the slice.
Garlic for heart health
Honey to fight colds
It’s time to strengthen your body defenses against flu and other viruses as the colder months are just coming.
Due to the presence of good bacteria in honey, it has been known as an antibacterial substance for a long time.
Honey can also ease the pain of sore throats, control blood sugar levels and boosts the defensive system of body.
To cheat: make it a substitute for white sugar and use it to sweeten your tea or add onto vegetables before cooking.
Honey to fight colds
