HEA:THY LIVING
Five BIG Energy Foods! by Dr. Carlon M. Colker, Fairway’s Resident Health Expert
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Fairway Almonds Almonds can be a fantastic addition to your diet for many reasons. Almonds are a great source of healthy fat and thus can provide efficient and lasting energy that far outpaces any kind of sugar you might otherwise put in your body. Nuts do tend to be high in calories because they are so high in healthy fats, but don’t let that scare you. Almonds in particular contain special essential fats that satisfy your appetite and cravings and actually help prevent you from reaching for less healthy forms of fat and sugary foods. Almond butter, which can be ground fresh for you right there in the Fairway store, is a wonderful condiment and far superior for your health when compared with peanut butter.
GREEK YOGURT Greek yogurt has more protein and less overall calories than traditional yogurt. It’s truly an amazing departure from regular yogurt because even the non- fat version has a mysteriously decadent creaminess to it that transcends the common senses. While there are many different versions of flavors, my favorite is the non-fat plain. I like to add small amounts of honey, granola, or berries just to give it enough flavor without overdoing the calories. Greek yogurt can be eaten as an early or late-day snack, or even as an interesting breakfast variation
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