Hi Protein Does Not Mean Junk Protein
The Lion diet is not an over complex "diet system." It has it basic rules that are easy to follow, eat like an lion and watch your portions. If you are new to the Lion Diet and want to lose weight, here are basic guidelines to following the hi-protein/Lo-Carb diet.
Eat like an Lion
Each time you eat, envision a plate-even if youre not using one. The biggest portion (NOT over portion) of that plate should contain your choice of protein-chicken, fish, beef, eggs, tofu, and pork, (and not laying under sugary sauces or rich gravies or oozing ketchup.)
You must avoid junk proteins
- Proteins stuck in the middle of bad fats such as hot dogs, deli meats such as salami or bologna, and breakfast sausages. Not only do these contain bad fats, but are laden with chemicals and additives.
- Pseudo proteins like protein bars and power drinks that are just disguised candy bars and sugar-laden shakes. Read your labels.
- Deep fried meats.
- Proteins disguised as healthy food, like farm raised meats and fish treated with antibiotics and hormones.
- Low Carb foods disguised to look like a high protein foods, such as Low-Carb bagels, breads, and desserts.
Protein Bars
There are a lot of protein bars available and it can be hard to tell if your protein bar is really as nutritious as it says it is. It's sad to say, but most protein bars are just as unhealthy as candy bars. Most protein bars have vitamins, fiber, and protein, but are loaded with sugar or coated in chocolate to make it taste good.
As a Lion, when shopping for protein bars, make sure they do not contain high levels of fructose, corn syrup, soy protein, juice concentrates, and hydrogenated oils.
Even though there are vitamins and protein in most of these bars, it is healthier to make something yourself for energy or protein.
Fast, Good Choices
People who don't have much time to cook in the morning need to try to eat a healthier breakfast by making something thats quick to fix such as:
- Nuts - Just be careful of the amount
- Beef Jerky
- Turkey Sticks
- Cottage Cheese or String Cheese
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Protein Bars or shakes - with low sugar content
Sugar Alcohols Reminder
While technically sugar alcohols are not sugar, their molecular structure is almost identical. Sugar alcohols increase your glucose levels, can cause heart disease, and turn into FAT once digested by your body. Not good for anyone.
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