E45 · 8 “Healthy” Foods That Aren’t Healthy

Discover 8 foods that modern society doesn’t consider unhealthy but which actually are.

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• 8 “Healthy” Foods That Aren’t Healthy

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• Granola:

  • DIY: Make your own granola using organic oats, nuts and seeds (pumpkin, pecan, and cashews for example), dark chocolate, coconut flakes, sea salt, vanilla extract, and a little natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or melted coconut oil.

  • Store-bought: When buying granola, look for organic brands that are free of seed oils and contain low or no sugar such as Purely Elizabeth.

• Smoothies:

  • DIY: Make your own smoothie at home by tossing whole fruits and veggies (berries, spinach, avocado), nuts and seeds, unsweetened nut milk, a scoop of protein powder, and a dash of spice or sweetener (honey and cinnamon for example) into a blender with ice. Or scroll to the bottom of this article for my post-workout smoothie.

• Protein bars: Look for protein bars that are made with high-quality protein, consist of at least 15g of protein, and lack seed oils, sugars, and additives. Here is a list of some of the healthiest protein bars:

  • IQ Bar (Use MINDBODYDAD for 15% off)

  • Bulletproof Protein Bars

  • Paleo Valley Superfood Bars

• Yogurt: The healthiest yogurt option is plain, high-fat, Greek yogurt that comes from grass-fed cows. Good options are Stonyfield Organic 100% Grassfed Greek Whole Milk Yogurt and Maple Hill Creamery Greek Yogurt. Adding your own toppings makes it significantly healthier. Some nights my dessert consists of a bowl of yogurt, protein powder, frozen berries, cinnamon, nuts, and a little protein powder.

• Salad dressing:

  • DIY: Most of the time I keep it simple with organic EVOO + sea salt + freshly crushed pepper. There’s no shortage of simple DIY dressing recipes but when using more sensitive ingredients like EVOO, make sure to store it in a dark container away from light to prevent degradation.

  • Store-bought: Looking for a safe, seed-oil-free dressing is like a culinary treasure hunt. Fortunately, at least one exists. Primal Kitchen is a reliable brand with a variety of seed-oil-free dressings such as ranch, Caesar, and green goddess, all without unwanted oils.,

• Coffee : The less you add the better. If black coffee is too bitter then get as close as possible by using as little additive as you need. Wean off the sugar and extra ingredients over a 6-week period and you’ll be surprised at how sweet and dense