1. Dark chocolate:
Dark chocolate is known to reduce blood pressure and it is rich with antioxidants that are good for you. But remember: although dark chocolate is good for you, be sure that you nibble moderately and remember your end goal for your weight loss plan.
2. “Ants on a Log”:
This snack is a childhood favorite for many. All you have to do is take a stick of celery and put peanut butter on the top of it. Then place raisins on the top of the peanut butter. This healthy snack is low in calories and extremely healthy for you.
3. Trail mix:
It is well-known that nuts are very good for you. They have the healthy kind of fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) and they are also relatively high in fiber and vitamins and minerals.
4. Craisins
If you like raisins, then you will surely like this snack. Craisins are dried of cranberries and they are the sweetest way to eat a cranberry. Plus, only 1/3 of a cup of this delicious snack will give you the entire serving of fruit that you need in a day.
5. Bananas
Not only are bananas creamy and delicious, but they are also nutritious for you to eat. Just eat bananas as it comes, toss some in your breakfast cereal, or blend bananas with low-fat milk to make a yummy smoothie.
6. Hummus
Hummus, made from garbanzo beans, is an extremely healthy spread because of the protein and fiber content. You can eat hummus in a variety of ways: on a sandwich, with vegetables or used as dip for pita bread.
7. Cantaloupe Treat
This tasty treat is made with a half of a cantaloupe filled with fat free cottage cheese, a dash of cinnamon and some berries. This treat is especially good if you are looking for a sweet dessert, but don’t want to stuff your face with calories.
…but for many people, it is; they associate exercise with mundane, strenuous, and down-right crummy physical activity. But whoever said exercise has to be unpleasant? Or, for that matter, done in a stifling, stinky gym? Now that spring has officially sprung (though some of those temps feel more like mid-July), here’s our favorite outdoor exercises activities that you can enjoy while taking Akavar.
Bicycling - Forget the stationary bike at the gym…put the pedal to the metal outdoors! You don’t have to go extreme mountain biking to burn calories…a simple ride around the neighborhood will do. And with trendy beach cruisers like this, what’s not to love?
Swimming - A great overall body workout, swimming can tone your limbs, build your muscles, and burn calories. Even better, it’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy! Don’t have a pool? Check out your local YMCA, high school, or community center.
Yardwork - Shed pounds by exercising that green thumb. Whether it’s planting flowers, mowing the grass, trimming plants, or pulling weeds, you can burn calories making your yard a beautiful and picturesque sanctuary.
Rollerblading - When was the last time you strapped on a pair of rollerblades? Grab your sweetheart or a group of friends and go rollerblading in the park, along a boardwalk, or just down the street. It burns a lot of calories and you’ll be working your leg and back muscles.
Hiking - Have you seen everything there is to see in your very own backyard? Hiking is a great way to explore the areas around you while working up sweat. Look up local hiking trails, national and state parks, and tourist attractions in your area.
