Food Seasonings: Are They Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals?

The reason for avoiding canned products is because of the high sodium and trans fatty acid contents that are put in them to preserve the food. If you take a look at any canned food product and compare the nutritional values of the same food in an all-natural state, you will immediately notice the difference. The canned food will contain way more sugars, sodium and fats while the natural food may contain zero sugars and minimum sodium and fats.

So the next time you go grocery shopping, always remember this rule and you will be golden!

Seasonings That Are Your Friend

Garlic Powder: This is a very popular seasoning and one of my favorites of all time. Garlic powder can have several health benefits such as helping to lower cholesterol levels and help to protect your immune system from any infections. Garlic is sold at several health nutrition stores as it helps to promote cardiovascular health. I like to use it as a seasoning on my chicken breast, steaks and lean ground beef.

Oregano: This is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect your immune system and any oxidative damage to your cells. You can sprinkle this seasoning on foods such as chicken, rice, vegetables etc.

Onion Powder: This seasoning can help prevent any cardiovascular related health issues such as heart diseases and strokes. In addition, onion powder has a good anti-inflammatory effect on the body. You can use onion powder on foods such as chicken, steak, fish, vegetables etc.

Cinnamon: Studies have shown that cinnamon can help your cells respond better to insulin. This is important as it will allow your glucose to function more efficiently and nutrients such as proteins, carbs and fats can be transported throughout the body easier. I like to sprinkle cinnamon on my oatmeal or sweet potatoes but it really depends on your taste buds as to how you choose to use this seasoning.

About the Author

Anthony Alayon is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Bodybuilding Champion with over 10 years of bodybuilding experience and multiple articles and e-books targeted to all the teenagers out there who are just starting out their bodybuilding journey and to regular people who just want to lose weight and achieve higher levels of fitness. You can visit Anthony Alayon's website at: http://www.fatextinction.com.