Morph Junk Food into Muscle Fuel

Americans have bad diets.  We know it and there’s not too much we’re going to do about it.  However, there is a way to get all the satisfaction from some our faves while cutting fat and thus eating more efficiently.  Here are some prime targets and ways to attack them.

Hamburger – Use whole grain wheat and lean, grass fed beef.  Mix spinach into the meat.  You won’t even know the difference.

Pizza – Go thin crust and use half the cheese.  Replace the pepperoni or sausage with chicken breast.  If you don’t mind a little fresh vegetable topping, it’s that much better.

Nachos – Use baked corn chips and pinto beans (fiber booster).  Also replace the high fat cheese with low fat cheddar.  If you must have sour cream, go non-fat.

Make these changes.  Your food won’t be as greasy, fatty, or empty caloried.  You’ll give yourself a nutrition boost and skimp on fat and calories.  These foods still aren’t perfect, but much better than you were eating.

Now go build that muscle.

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