What are chicken nuggets made of?

Hello World!

When I saw this image (source rawforbeauty.com) I was really shocked!!




Chicken nuggets

 

 

What is in Mcdonalds chicken nuggets (or any other fast food places' chicken nuggets)? Well the entire chicken is smashed and pressed through a sieve so you get bones, eyes, guts, and all. it comes out looking like this, when I first saw the image before reading everything I thought oh it's strawberry ice cream/frozen yogurt but I was so wrong O__O

Anyways because of the process of smashing and pressing the chicken it’s now crawling with bacteria,  therefore it will be washed with ammonia, soaked in it, actually. Then, because it tastes so gross, it will be reflavored artificially. Then, because it is weirdly pink (like ice cream or frozen yogurt eww) it will be dyed with artificial color.

My bf and I got so shocked by this that we decided not to eat them ever again! So no more Mcdonald's chicken nuggets or Mcnuggets, Burger King and Wendys chicken nuggets! Bye bye forever! The last time I had them was last year and I honestly don't miss them at all!

 

Frozen chicken nuggets are also made this way so I won't be buying them either at the grocery store! I will be preparing my own homemade chicken nuggets for sure and I'll make them the right way with no bones or guts. I'll post my chicken nuggets recipe in the future :D

 

We have to make wise food choices because we only have one body!

 

Have a healthy eating day!!

 

T.

 

PS, Don't forget to check the other Healthy Eating Thursdays posts! :D

Green Juice for better health!

Hello World!

What is Green Juice? Green Juice is one of the best things you can drink! It's loaded with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants and in my opinion everybody should drink it daily!

Do you have acne? Is your skin looking dull and lifeless? Maybe some wrinkles here and there? ... Are you trying to lose some extra pounds? Do you feel bloated all the time? ... Do you feel with no energy? Do you want a better choice than sugar loaded drinks that only add negative things into your body? If you answer YES to any of the questions then Green Juice is for you! :)




Green Juice for better health!

 

My go-to Green Juice Recipe 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 Handful of Spinach

1 Handful of Baby Kale

2 Celery Sticks

1 Apple

2 Tbsps. of Chia Seeds

3/4 cup of Water

 

 

Mix them in a Blender and you'll get about 16-20 oz of healthy green juice :) (Less water if you want/like to have a thicker juice/smoothie like I do)

 

You might think that it's a little gross with all those veggies but I promise the flavor is just delicious! The apple gives enough sweetness to it, I really like it!

 

When it is blended your body absorbs all the nutrients faster and of course it's easy to digest giving your body a rest!  Green Juice for weight loss! I love the fact that I'm having such a yummy and healthy meal filled with goodness!!

 

Benefits of Green Juice:

• Anti-Aging
• Better immune system
• Clearer Skin
• Helps you lose weight
• More energy
• Better digestion
• Improves focus
• Improves bone and joint function

 

I have experienced all the benefits that Green Juice gives to your body! My skin is better than ever, I don't have any breakouts at all and it feels so firm and tone. We all have fine lines but I could see how mine were disappearing!

 

I feel more energy! I feel I can do a lot!  My digestion is great, no problems whatsoever therefore I'm not bloated since I'm not retaining water (water weight >.< )

 

There are options in the market like V8 but I personally won't ever get them since they are full of sodium! What's the point to drink those veggie juices if they are full of sodium and sugar? I strongly believe that you have to make your own without adding sugar or salt!

 

Green Juice will change your life for the better! So give it a try!!

 

 

Have a healthy day!!

 

T.

Drink more water!

Hello world

I'm sure you've seen this image before.

Drink Water instead of Sodas and Juices!

It's quite shocking for me to see all the sugar that is put into all these drinks. The amounts are crazy huge but people don't notice them while drinking.

The equation is simple:

Sugar = Fat

Consuming a lot of sugar increases insulin levels in the blood which selectively deposits energy from food/sodas/juices into fat cells.

What do sodas and juices do to you?

• Weight gain
• Obesity and Diabetes
• Triggers accelerated aging
• Rotting teeth
• Cell Damage

I don't like sodas at all since they hurt my mouth with all the fizziness but these past months I shared my bf's sodas because he gets the large cup and he always forgets to ask for a cup of water >.> anyways I noticed that after having some of his sodas I got bloated quite fast and in a few months I noticed I gained weight. I decided that I would rather stay thirsty than having sodas again and I noticed my clothes getting loose again (of course it's also because I stopped eating junk/fast food)

I love water and it wasn't hard for me to stop drinking sodas and I know for a fact that it helped me lose some of those ugly pounds I got these past months.

Juices are filled with sugar as well so for that reason I like to make my own juices and smoothies and I NEVER add sugar or any sweetener. I enjoy the sweetness of the fruits :)

Benefits of drinking water are endless!

• Weight lose
• Calorie Control
• Clear skin
• Brain booster
• Helps digestion
• Helps eliminate toxins
• Gives you energy
• and so many more!!

Drinking water at the right time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body:

• Two glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs.
• One glass of water 30 mins before a meal helps digestion.
• One glass of water before taking a shower helps lower blood pressure.
• One glass of water before going to bed helps you avoid a stroke or heart attack.

I always keep in my room two 16 oz. glass bottles and refill them with water all the time (I don't like the plastic ones since it helps contamination and I don't want to be part of the problem) and I usually drink around 64 oz / 2 liters per day.

If you are drinking sugary drinks I strongly suggest you to stop and make a change because we only live once and we better treat our bodies like temples and only allow good things!


Have a healthy day!!

T..

Healthy Eating Thursdays!

Hello world! It's been a while since my last post but, as many of you, i'm quite busy :( Sorry I know it's not good excuse :/



Beautiful Day!

 

 

 

If you had read my New Year's resolutions you know that one of my goals is to lose weight, I gained some during the holidays and I'm working on losing them all :)

 

I don't believe in diets at all, I believe in healthy eating. I can kind of blame my bf for all my weight gain lol because he used to eat so much and didn't want to eat alone so yeah he always bought bad fast food for me as well. BUT we decided to change our eating habits and the weight is going down! YAY!

 

I;m planning on writing every Thursday about my meals and maybe help you get ideas on what is good and working for me. I'm not saying I'm an expert on this but I made my research :)

 

Just so you know how I'm starting this are my Stats

 

Heaight: 5'2

Weight: 105 lb (currently)

 

My goal is to go back to my previous weight 95 - 100 (before eating all that junk food >.<) Some of you might think that's too little but for my height, bone mass and doctor's opinion it is quite good.

 

So make sure to check Next Thursday! and Let's both make good eating changes and get healthy!

 

Have a healthy day!!

 

T.