Category: Science/Tech | Posted by laraib 1402 days ago
beef_jerky_scaled.jpgMen's Health magazine brings in diet doctor Jeff Volek to point out how six much-maligned snacks or drinks—sour cream, alcohol, and, seriously, pork rinds among them—can, in certain cases, be not quite such a bad snack idea. For example, beef jerky, that staple of gas station checkout counters, can help curb between-meal hunger:Beef jerky is high in protein and doesn't raise your level of insulin—a hormone that signals your body to store fat. That makes it an ideal between-meals snack, especially when you're trying to lose weight. And while some beef-jerky brands are packed with high-sodium ingredients, such as MSG and sodium nitrate, chemical-free products are available. Note the slight modification Volek is making to beef jerky selections, which apply to his five other picks as well, so read on before heading out to load up on Budweiser and Hershey bars. Photo by swearinglibrarian. Genius Junk Food: 6 Snacks That Are Actually Good For You [Men's Health (by way of Huffington Post)]






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