BE-FIT Magazine Issue 1 A4

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Sugar alternatives
Fancy something sweet? If you are a bit of a baker or
even just like a sweet cuppa, replace the sugar with
xylitol, agave nectar or add some honey. For
carbohrydrates and fats, use wholemeal resources,
(wholemeal bread, wholemeal self-raising flour, brown
rice) and use low-fat butter or margarine.
Yoghurt
Avoid butter icing. Warm cakes, especially spicy
versions, are lovely with a dollop of 0% fat Greek
Yoghurt. Grate an apple and add some seed mix; this
is very nutritious, fills you up, and gives you a sweet hit
when you need it.
Get spicy
Chilli has a thermogenic effect on the body, meaning
that when it's consumed it actually stimulates the
body's own process of burning fat. Although it's not
enough to help you drop a dress size, adding a bit of
spice to your food could rev up your metabolism
enough to burn a few extra cals each day.
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3 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
COFFEE
Fast Facts
01 Coffee boosts your
physical performance
Have a cup of black coffee about an
hour before workout and your
performance can improve by 11-
12%. Caffeine increases adrenaline
levels in your blood. Adrenaline is
your body’s “fight or flight” hormone
which helps you to prepare for
physical exertion.
02 Coffee may help you
lose weight
Coffee contains magnesium and
potassium, which helps the human
body use insulin, regulating blood
sugar levels and reducing your
craving for sugary treats and
snacks. Caffeine helps fat cells break
down body fat and use it as fuel for
training.
03 Coffee reduces risk
of cancers
One study has shown that coffee
may decrease the risk of developing
prostate cancer in men by 20% and
endometrial cancer in women by
25%. People in the test group drank
four cups of coffee a day.