Eat Just "Simply"

Have you noticed the "Simply" brands marketing to us in grocery stores yet? Simply Lays, Simply Campbell's, Simply Hershey's Syrup? Well, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal, companies and brands all over the nation are cracking down on eliminating harsh ingredients from our food, therefore reducing the amount of ingredients listed on packaging labels. 

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Hershey's Syrup got rid of 6 artificial ingredients from their original syrup product, and it still has the same great taste for mixing it in indulgent smoothies or topping on ice cream. 

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Simply Lay's makes their potato chips with not a mix of canola, corn and/or cottonseed oil, but just pure sunflower oil. 

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Simply Campbell's also rid of the milk and soy in their soup! Did you know you were eating all that... in chicken noodle soup? 

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Have you ever noticed that gum is packaged in super bright and eye-catching packaging, and then even looks extremely artificial when you unwrap it after eating a healthy lunch? Try "Simply Gum". 3$ a pack. Non-Gmo. Kosher. Organic. Raw.

Even Haagen-Dazs reduced ingredients from 5 of their ice cream flavors. They actually first did this in the year 2009, but it didn't take off as much as it has now, in 2016. 

General Mills rid of certain oils from their cereals and now use coconut oil instead, making their products more marketable to a wider range of consumers. Maybe Kellogg cereals will rid of soybean oil one day, too? 

Tessemae's All Natural Dressings, Marinades and Spreads are  made organic, also promising a dairy, soy and gluten free indulgence! 

I've also had a lot of luck at Trader Joe's, finding many products that do not have soy lecithin, soybean oil or dairy. [Remember: Soy is not good for any of us! It is in everything.]

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A lot of products are changing their ingredients, riding of soybeans and even milk proteins! The world of packaged products is changing, and we don't just need to venture to Whole Foods to find them! :)  Check your local Kroger and Meijer in their health food sections and ALWAYS read labels! 

Shop smart. Think "simply". Happy shopping!

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Shout-Out to my fellow blogger and friend, Anthony Vogel! He passionately writes about improving oneself, living positively and always embracing progress and change. His latest article is about "uncovering your inner gold". Check out his blog! 

http://starttheweekstrong.blogspot.com/2016/08/start-week-strong-uncover-your-inner.html

Speciality Cupcakes Made by Om Cafe Ferndale

You know you've made it when someone comes up to you and says, "Hi, are you 'JoggingwithJewelz'?" 

So you can imagine my surprise when Om Cafe of Ferndale responded to an Instagram comment of mine, saying they did use soy in their vegan bakery, but that they would specifically change their recipe to make me a vegan + SOY FREE cupcake! 

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I am so excited that they reached out to me out of kindness, generosity and good business on their part! It is very difficult to find both dairy-free and soy-free products, especially when it comes to desserts!!! 

The cupcake batch they made for the day is a "chocolate" cacao cayenne cupcake with a safflower oil "buttercream" frosting with both kiwi and blueberry drizzle. Nothing but REAL ingredients in this one! The texture was perfect, the cake was super moist. Flavor was beyond ordinary! 

Check them out!

Thanks again, @omcafe_ferndale. You'll be seeing me again real soon!

Healthy Hacks!

Soy-Free? Check. Dairy-Free? Check. Good for you? Check. Tasty? Check. 

What will you eat this week? (Mostly Pescatarian and Plant-Based) 

Whether you've got an internship this summer, a full or part-time job, volunteer work, taking courses, have a regular and daily exercise schedule, or are even just sticking to a schedule of your own, conscientious meal preparation is key!

Your grilled protein doesn't "need" a slathered sauce, it just needs some sliced avo! So tasty! (The Bonus: added healthy fats!)

Check out this vertical perspective Asian-inspiried dish, without the soy sauce flare! 

 Omg, yum! Rudi's Organic Vegan Soy-Free bagels (and hamburger/hot-dog buns) taste great (even to people who can eat normal processed buns) with vegan, soy-free ALMOND based CHIVE cream cheese!! Holy (no) cow. 

 Ok, snack time! Wait...butter-tasting popcorn, but not made with butter? That's right. Sunflower oil. 

And hey, you can even make your own (without any oil!) Healthy tasting, but also refreshing. Learn how and read below.

 As the description says, "when you can't Hellman's, you Just Mayo". Or Just Ranch, Just Italian, etc...

 Delicious and probiotic-packed almond-milk yogurt! Non-GMO almonds, also reducing carbon emissions.  Fair-Trade Kirklands (Costco) Coffee with Trader Joe's Coconut Milk Creamer.

Easy meal-prep...

Everyone likes cereal, right? General Mills does an excellent job riding of hydrogenated soybean oil in cereal, and also adds fortified vitamins and minerals. 

Super yum, all-natural peanut-butter filled pretzel snacks by Good Health (also have apple chips!) 

Persian Lime Pie, anyone? :) 

Angel Food Cake! Soak strawberries.

 Choco-Hack! Cacao-Banana Smoothie with Organic Sunbutter and Cashew Milk!

You think this contains dairy, right?

Coco for Cocomel's 

 All-Natural Fig Bars (like Nutri-Grains) made with Sunflower Oil instead of the nasty stuff! Find: Whole Foods Lincoln Park

Always remember, you can make good choices when you go out! This entire dish is soy and dairy free, from Vertical Detroit. Scallops in an almond, olive and sunflower oil sauté! 

Pulsed together fresh baby carrots and red pepper in my ninja blender... Rudi's toasted organic 'everything' bagel with Kite Hill Chive (almond-based) cream cheese.

In summation, it's true... breakfast really can serve as one of the most important and essential meals of the day.  Make it count with Brazil Nuts (metabolism benefits) or Potassium (water balance + electrolytes). Or, try overnight oats! (berries, 'milk', 'yoghurt', oats, nuts) for all day fuel! 

So... there is more to see! There are lots of ways to modify a classic meal or snack and make it way healthier in todays day and age. 
Soy (soybean oil, soy lecithin) especially, is in all our food, and it is so bad for everyone. It is no longer the once thought-to-be-healthy-alternative it once was due to mass production, hydrogenation and modification. Milk proteins can also hamper digestion, and once you cut out dairy, it almost has a different taste once you go back (and it's not pretty!). 
If you're looking for more inspiration, frequently check @JoggingwithJewelz on Instagram to keep up to date with many alternative meals and snacks! Mostly plant-based, flexitarian/pescatarian dishes and snack hacks. Stay tuned on blogspot for more great fitness, food and wellness articles coming your way.
Have a great summer everyone, stay fit, active, healthy and happy! 

The Low Fodmap Diet - How to Help Your Digestive Tract

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A "Low Fodmap Diet" first originated in the tropical and sunny country of Australia, about a decade ago. It is gaining international acceptance by gastroenterologists and dietitians in the US today! 

A Low Fodmap Diet helps treat gastrointestinal problems like gut disease or IBS, otherwise known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 

For those of you who may often get stomach aches or cramps, diarrhea/constipation or abdominal pain, think about switching to the Low Fodmap Diet for easier digestion! 

To explain the meaning behind "Fodmap", it is an acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are groups of sugars that are poorly absorbed in the gut (Health and Wellness, The Wall Street Journal).

Take a look at the list up top to know what to shop for the next time you go to the store, if you want lessen the chronic abdominal problems you may be experiencing. Ditch the thought of antispasmodic medications or other drugs to combat these symptoms and think FOOD! 

According to Dr. Oz, here is a list of the HIGH Fodmap Diet, foods one should avoid if actively practicing a LOW Fodmap Diet:

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Intriguingly, it is estimated that 12% of Americans experience IBS, as is it more common in women than men under the age of 45. IBS does not increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer or change bowel tissues, as would Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (Health and Wellness, The Wall Street Journal). Consult your doctor if any of these conditions apply to you.

Visit me on @JoggingwithJewelz on IG for very healthful recipes along the Fodmap and Flexitarian diet, both soy, dairy and egg free.

Muscles and Mascara: From Gym Scene to Everyday Life: Finding a Balance ~ Plus How Many Calories Are You Burning?

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Ever find once you shower and prepare for the day, it's harder to change into workout clothes and get moving? Whatever the reason may be, check out some tips to help combat this! You can rock both muscles, and mascara! Then, scroll down to find out roughly how many calories you are burning per workout. 

TIPS:
1. Going to class all afternoon? Put the workout clothes on! Play the gym clothes up with trendy shoes like some sporty black Nikes to match your black and grey get-up. Or, keep it totally colorful! 

2. Have a presentation or feel like dressing nice anyway for class? Immediately when you get back to your home, change! Act like you are going to workout, even if you don't feel like it. This may motivate you to actually do something gym related, even if its just squatting during your fav tv series. 

3. Have a job and need to wear work clothes, whether it be a uniform/scrubs or heels/dress pants? Set time aside to either wake up early and get a workout in, or set time aside in the evening to do so. Write it down, set alerts on your phone, put up pictures of your bod-goals, do whatever it takes to help remind and motivate yourself to workout regularly. 

4. Plan to go out in the evening? Take your clothes, shoes and make-up to your gym locker (or whatever makes you, you)! Workout, bust-it-out, quickly shower away the sweat (releases toxins), change for the night and out you go! This is doable! 


5. Commercial breaks are also a chance to get in some yoga-stretches, push-ups, planks, sit-ups, ab-crunches or squats. 

So when we exercise.... lets make it count!!! Read on for the science behind it! 

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What exactly is a "CALORIE"? 
It is a unit of energy that is absorbed by the body from food or drink, and thus, can be burned.
When reading labels, it is important to remember these numbers, although products have become better at labeling this on their packaging. 
Fat: 9 cal/g
Alcohol: 7 cal/g
Carbohydrates: 4 cal/g
Protein: 4 cal/g

About how many calories are burning per workout? 

Here is a chart from Prevention, a fitness catalog. Keep this in mind while performing a physical activity. 

INTERVAL	HOW IT FEELS	LEVEL*
Warm-Up, Cool-Down	Gentle effort	3-4
Easy	You can sing without strain	4-5
Moderate	You can carry on a conversation	5-6
Brisk	You're slightly breathless	6-7
Power	You can only say a few words at a time	7-8
Peak	No breath for talking	8-9

*Based on a 1-to-10 scale where 1 is sitting on the couch and 10 is all-out sprinting

ALWAYS make sure to do an adequate warm-up! It's actually better in most cases to warm-up with DYNAMIC stretching.  This involves large yet controlled movements of the body, like high-knee leg swings, for example. 

Pick up the work-out pace from moderate to powerful, or switch between brisk and moderate.

ALWAYS make sure to properly cool-down! This involves STATIC stretching: slow, controlled movements, such as stretching the hamstrings, shoulders, wrists, neck, arms, legs, etc. 

According to the DailyBurn, when choosing what exercises to do, this can help guide you when choosing workouts based on calories-burned per hour. Remember, you must be giving 100% effort when doing these activities to really burn calories, not just doing so by leisure. 

Running : roughly 818 cals

Tennis : roughly 660 cals

Swimming : roughly 655 cals

Spinning : roughly 652 cals

HIIT (one of my favs!) : roughly 573 cals 

Rowing : roughly 571 cals

Boxing : roughly 491 cals

Aerobics: roughly 409 cals

Pilates : roughly 286 cals

Lifting: roughly 245 cals


No matter what, just continue to MOVE! It is heart-healthy and exercising releases endorphins, also boosting your mood and/or suppressing stress.

Thanks for "Jogging with Me!" @JoggingwithJewelz on IG