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NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Instagram Influencer Alyssa Favreau Loses 13 Kg In 4 Months, Reveals 5 'Healthy Foods' She Completely Avoided
Instagram fitness influencer Alyssa Favreau has taken the social media world by storm with her remarkable 13-kilo weight loss transformation achieved in just four months. On July 21, she shared an eye-opening post revealing five seemingly healthy foods she chose to cut out temporarily to meet her fat loss goals faster. Favreau, who frequently shares her fitness progress and wellness tips with her growing Instagram following, emphasised the importance of mindful eating. "You don't have to completely avoid these foods, but it is good to be mindful of your intake. They can quickly add up in calories due to their small serving sizes, making it easy to overeat, whether intentionally or not," she wrote in her Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alyssa Favreau | Women's Nutrition & Fitness (@switch2strength) Here are the five foods she identified as surprisingly calorie-heavy: 1. Granola: While often marketed as healthy, granola is usually loaded with added sugars and fats, making it easy to overconsume and hard to burn off. 2. Smoothie Bowls: Despite their nutrient-rich ingredients, toppings like honey, nuts, and granola can push these bowls into high-calorie territory. 3. Avocados: Packed with healthy fats, one avocado can contain up to 300 calories. Favreau said she paused her daily avocado habit while in a calorie deficit. 4. Trail Mix: A popular snack of nuts and dried fruits, but its calorie count adds up quickly, especially when consumed mindlessly. 5. Nut Butters: Although nutritious, they are dense in calories and should be eaten in strict moderation. Favreau's transparency offers practical insights into how thoughtful dietary adjustments, not extreme restrictions, can drive effective fat loss.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7-Day High-Protein High-Fiber Meal Plan for Gut Health, Created by a Dietitian
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RDThis 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 89 grams of protein and 33 grams of fiber to support gut health and satiety. This plan prioritizes protein, fiber and probiotics while limiting added sugars to support gut gut is home to a community of beneficial microorganisms, and what you eat greatly impacts the health and diversity of this community. Eating a range of high-fiber and probiotic-rich foods can help the microorganisms in your gut proliferate and thrive. That's why each meal in this plan has at least 6 grams—20% of the daily value (DV)—of fiber (many meals have much more!). It's also full of probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir and free from added sugars that can harm gut health. We made sure to include plenty of protein, too, to promote satiety and muscle health. Some emerging research even suggests that protein may promote gut health through the fermentation of amino acids in your colon. We set this plan at 1,800 calories per day, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories to accommodate different nutrition needs. Without further ado, let's dive in! Meal Plan at a Glance Chickpea toast/ Yogurt & berries White bean salad/ Energy bites Chicken skillet & couscous Smoothie Tuna salad/ Cottage cheese jar Marry me lentils/ Nice cream Smoothie/ Yogurt & berries Tuna salad/ Cottage cheese jar Salmon pasta Smoothie Tuna salad/ Energy bites Sheet-pan tacos/ Nice cream Smoothie/ Yogurt & berries Stuffed avocado/ Energy bites Tzatziki bowl/ Nice cream Smoothie/ Energy bites Stuffed avocado/ Cottage cheese jar One-pot pasta/ Apple & nut butter Smoothie/ Yogurt & berries Stuffed avocado/ Energy bites Sheet-pan chicken & veggies/ Apple & nut butter 1 serving Chickpea & Kale Toast 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup strawberries 1 serving High-Protein White Bean Salad with Feta & Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette 1 serving Trail Mix Energy Bites 1 serving Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Skillet 1 cup cooked couscous Daily totals: 1,789 calories, 67 g fat, 108 g protein, 200 g carbohydrates, 42 g fiber, 1,775 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit afternoon snack. Consider moving the morning snack to afternoon based on hunger levels. To make it 2,000 calories: Add Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter for evening snack. 1 serving Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie 1 tablespoon almond butter, blended into smoothie 1 serving Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich 1 serving Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas 1 serving Marry Me Lentils 1 serving Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream Daily totals: 1,775 calories, 71 g fat, 91 g protein, 195 g carbohydrates, 37 g fiber, 2,009 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit almond butter from breakfast, and omit afternoon snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt with 1 banana for morning snack. 1 serving Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie 1 tablespoon almond butter, blended into smoothie 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup strawberries 1 serving Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich 1 serving Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas 1 serving Creamy Salmon & Asparagus Pasta Daily totals: 1,819 calories, 68 g fat, 137 g protein, 173 g carbohydrates, 33 g fiber, 2,040 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit almond butter from breakfast, and omit afternoon snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter for evening snack. 1 serving Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie 1 tablespoon almond butter, blended into smoothie 1 serving Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich 2 clementines 1 serving Trail Mix Energy Bites 1 serving Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos 1 serving Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream Daily totals: 1,807 calories, 70 g fat, 89 g protein, 223 g carbohydrates, 51 g fiber, 1,702 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit almond butter from breakfast, clementines from lunch and evening snack. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 pitted medjool dates with 1 tablespoon peanut butter for morning snack. 1 serving Berry-Kefir Smoothie 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup strawberries 1 serving Salmon Salad–Stuffed Avocado 1 serving Trail Mix Energy Bites 1 serving Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls 1 serving Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream Daily totals: 1,843 calories, 72 g fat, 90 g protein, 235 g carbohydrates, 46 g fiber, 1,456 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit morning and evening snacks. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 hard-boiled eggs to breakfast. 1 serving Berry-Kefir Smoothie 1 serving Trail Mix Energy Bites 1 serving Salmon Salad–Stuffed Avocado 1 serving Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas 1 serving One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta 1 serving Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter Daily totals: 1,830 calories, 73 g fat, 89 g protein, 221 g carbohydrates, 44 g fiber, 1,700 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit morning snack, swap evening snack for 2 pitted medjool dates. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 hard boiled eggs to breakfast. 1 serving Berry-Kefir Smoothie 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup strawberries 1 serving Salmon Salad–Stuffed Avocado 1 serving Trail Mix Energy Bites 1 serving Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Red Cabbage & Sweet Potatoes 1 serving Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter Daily totals: 1,844 calories, 79 g fat, 102 g protein, 208 g carbohydrates, 43 g fiber, 1,413 mg sodium To make it 1,500 calories: Omit afternoon snack, swap evening snack for 2 pitted medjool dates. To make it 2,000 calories: Add 2 hard boiled eggs to all 3 servings of the tuna salad for the Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich for lunch days 2 through 4 at once. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Prep the Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas for snacks days 2, 3 and 6 ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Top with the chickpeas just before serving. Make all three servings (plus extra if you want) of the Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream for evening snack days 2, 4 and 5 and store leftovers in the freezer for up to one month. Make the Trail Mix Energy Bites at the start of the week to snack on throughout the it OK to mix and match meals if there's one I don't like? Yes! This meal plan is meant to serve as inspiration. It doesn't need to be followed exactly to reap the benefits. When choosing recipes, we made sure to check the calories, fiber, protein, added sugars and sodium to align with the parameters of this plan and be within our sodium limits. If you're making a recipe swap, it may be helpful to choose a recipe with similar calories, fiber, protein, added sugar and sodium levels. For more inspiration, check out these delicious gut-healthy recipes. Can I eat the same breakfast or lunch every day? Definitely, it's fine to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day. The breakfasts range from 304 to 397 calories while the lunches span 398 to 504 calories. These ranges are fairly close, though if you're closely monitoring your calories or other nutrients, like protein, you may want to adjust a snack or two. Why is there not a 1,200 calorie modification? We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that limiting calories to 1,200 per day is too low for most people to meet their nutritional needs, plus it's unsustainable for long-term health and well-being. Taking care of your gut health is good for other aspects of health, too. After all, research shows that gut health also impacts immune health, brain health and more. Eating plenty of fiber is one way to promote the health of your gut microbiome. Many high fiber foods are also sources of prebiotics, which feed the good bacteria in your gut. Probiotics from foods like yogurt are also important for gut health as they introduce more friendly bacteria to your digestive tract. Meanwhile, protein helps you to feel full and promotes muscle health. Emerging research suggests it may also play a role in gut health. Undigested amino acids may be used as food for your gut bacteria to produce health-promoting metabolites. We designed this meal plan to be high in both fiber and protein to promote gut health and dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWell's meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Each meal plan meets specific parameters depending on the health condition and/or lifestyle goal it is targeting and is analyzed for accuracy using the nutrition database, ESHA Food Processor. As nutritional needs differ from person to person, we encourage you to use these plans as inspiration and adjust as you see the original article on EATINGWELL
Chicago Tribune
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Homewood's Trail Mix rebrands as Roots Music Series starting with ‘gritty banjo' act
Homewood-based Trail Mix Productions, which has produced a mostly acoustic concert series annually, will present its first Trail Mix Roots Music Series show to begin its outdoor season. The Lowest Pair, from Olympia, Washington, will headline a June 13 concert at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. The Team Love Records artist consists of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. 'It had that gritty banjo feel to it. I really like their music,' said Steve Ploum, founder and director of Trail Mix Productions. 'I like Kendl's voice. She's got a unique voice. They have some sweet songs.' Ploum said Trail Mix Productions' presentation of Nathan Graham on April 4 at Thornton Distilling Company's Cooper's Hall in Thornton inspired the change from what had been the Trail Mix Acoustic Concert Series to the newly focused Trail Mix Roots Music Series. 'He didn't play any acoustic instruments. We knew that coming in, and we thought, 'Jeez, let's expand this.' Making it a roots music festival seemed to open up things for us,' he said. Ploum leads the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Trail Mix Productions board, which includes fellow Homewood residents Steve Buchtel, Jeff Maharry and Kristen Ryan, along with former Homewood resident Andrew Palmer, who now lives in Chicago. 'This is a great night out. We do try to curate a really fun event that is relaxing,' Ploum said. Past performers who he said pushed them to roots music included blues artist Donna Herula, jazz artist JC Duo, Chicago blues musician Nigel Mack, jazz/pop artist Nellie McKay, soul/jazz vocalist Kenya McQuire Johnson, jazz artist Andy Pratt, Randolph Street Blues Band and blues/folk/punk guitarist Sunny War. 'It's been trending toward that idea of roots music probably from the get-go,' Ploum said about Trail Mix, which began in 2016 as an acoustic music festival produced by teens in Theatre & Arts Leadership Kouncil, which he ran at the time, and evolved into an adult volunteer-run effort. Ploum, who called Trail Mix Productions a passion project, plays guitar and does some vocals for Butterfield Creek, which describes itself as Americana and pop-folk with a pinch of bluegrass and a dash of fun. 'I've always liked lyric-driven songs. That has included folk music essentially, but I also like rock 'n' roll and that type of stuff. Then I got into blues because I liked the energy of those things. Roots music feels like a pretty wide umbrella but it encompasses all those elements,' he said. The Lowest Pair is touring in support of its 2022 album 'Horse Camp,' which was done in collaboration with another duo named Small Town Therapy, which is Leif Karlstrom and Adam Roszkiewicz. The June concert in Homewood also features opener Bad Hand, from Chicago's South Side. The folk/bluegrass band includes banjo player Matt Williams, a former banjoist in Butterfield Creek. 'When we have a show I try to curate something where they're not just single artists,' Ploum said. 'This one we have a band and then the duo. That's going to be a nice mix.' Doors will open at 6 p.m., when mingling music by Bugs Still Fly will be featured for the first time. The folk duo of Izzy Asche and Kate Gleason, who are both Homewood-Flossmoor High School juniors, previously performed on March 8 for Trail Mix's Home Grown showcase at the preserve's Senior Hall. 'We like the idea of folks mingling and making an evening of it. We certainly would like for concessions to be sold. We would love the Flossmoor Station to be able to be helped that way and to create the vibe for the day. I also like to give the opportunity to some of the local acts,' Ploum said. He proudly noted the Trail Mix Roots Music Series concert headlined by The Lowest Pair is that performer's only Chicagoland show in 2025, which is also the case for headliner Hackensaw Boys, who will perform on Aug. 22 to close the series' outdoor season at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. Based in Virginia, Hackensaw Boys is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its 'Love What You Do' album, which was released via Nettwerk Productions. The most recent releases by the Free Dirt Records artist, which describes its members as roots music shapeshifters, include a self-titled album issued in 2022. 'They have some fun, bouncy songs. I thought, 'They'll bring a really good energy,'' Ploum said. 'I was surprised that we were able to secure them. We ended up being a good routing option for them.' After meeting Brice Clark at a performance at Paul Henry's Art Gallery in Hammond, Indiana, Ploum booked the national touring artist to open the August Trail Mix Roots Music Series concert in Homewood. 'He was a really talented musician,' Ploum said. 'He plays fiddle, plays guitar and is in a number of bands. I saw him as a solo artist. He is awesome. Surprisingly, some friends of mine said they saw him and were amazed. He was a good fit for us.' Tickets for both concerts are lawn seating. Attendees may bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Some picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For each paid ticket, a student up to 18 years old with a school ID may attend free. Also, people looking to avoid the $2 internet processing fee may purchase tickets in advance at The Rock Shop, 18109 Dixie Highway, Homewood. 'I would love the south suburbs to not be flyover territory for artists who play the Chicagoland area,' Ploum said. 'The south suburbs bring a lot more to the table than what people give us credit for as far as being music fans and having a viable group of folks that want to go out and do things.' Ploum's future hopes include a live music barn dance and a singer-songwriter stroll through nature. When: 7 p.m. June 13 Where: Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Road, Homewood Tickets: $22 Information: 708-297-0102;
North Wales Live
22-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Get £5 Off When You Spend £30 In-Store at Holland & Barrett - Grab your super supplements today!
Looking to feel your best, inside and out? From superfoods to super supplements, Holland & Barrett has hundreds of ways to support your health and wellbeing — all under one roof and all at incredible value. Whether you're powering your day with our H&B Tribiotic, boosting focus with our Trail Mix, or nourishing your skin with Type II Collagen, there's something for every health goal. Claim your £5 off when you spend £30 voucher today — simply fill out the form below, and we'll send it straight to your inbox. (Don't forget to check your junk or spam folder, just in case!) Then, head to your nearest Holland & Barrett store and enjoy £5 off when you spend £30 or more. It's that easy! Terms and Conditions This voucher provides you with £5 off when you spend £30 or more in-store at any UK Holland & Barrett store until 5th of June. Offer is valid in UK stores only. Offer valid 22nd of May 2025 to 5th of June 2025. This voucher is valid for one-time use on in-store, available items only. The voucher can be used in conjunction with any promotion in store. The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with student discount, blue lights discount, vegan society discount or any online discounts that can be used in store.
Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Get £5 Off When You Spend £30 In-Store at Holland & Barrett - Grab your super supplements today!
Get £5 Off When You Spend £30 In-Store at Holland & Barrett - Grab your super supplements today! Holland & Barrett are Here for every body this spring - with £5 off when you spend £30 in-store Looking to feel your best, inside and out? From superfoods to super supplements, Holland & Barrett has hundreds of ways to support your health and wellbeing — all under one roof and all at incredible value. Whether you're powering your day with our H&B Tribiotic, boosting focus with our Trail Mix, or nourishing your skin with Type II Collagen, there's something for every health goal. Claim your £5 off when you spend £30 voucher today — simply fill out the form below, and we'll send it straight to your inbox. (Don't forget to check your junk or spam folder, just in case!) Then, head to your nearest Holland & Barrett store and enjoy £5 off when you spend £30 or more. It's that easy! Article continues below Terms and Conditions This voucher provides you with £5 off when you spend £30 or more in-store at any UK Holland & Barrett store until 5th of June. Offer is valid in UK stores only. Offer valid 22nd of May 2025 to 5th of June 2025. This voucher is valid for one-time use on in-store, available items only. The voucher can be used in conjunction with any promotion in store. The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with student discount, blue lights discount, vegan society discount or any online discounts that can be used in store.
