McDonald's Real Fruit Smoothie - Real or Not?

Ok Today I got a coupon to get a McDonald's smoothie and the coupon said Try our "Real Fruit Smoothie". So I decided to try it for my self and find out if it was really made from real fruit. I tried thier Strawberry Banana Smoothie. The FDA requires the ingredient list to be written from greatest to least. Here are the ingredients list for each of thier fruit blend smoothies:

Strawberry Banana Smoothie


Strawberry puree, banana puree, sugar, water, concentrated apple juice, contains less than 1% of the following: Cellulose powder, natural (botanical source) and artificial flavors, xanthan gum, citric acid, colored with fruit and vegetable juice, pectin.

Low Fat Yogurt (Added to both smoothies)

Cultured Grade A reduced fat milk, sugar, whey protein concentrate, fructose, corn starch, kosher gelatin. Contains active yogurt cultures.
 
Calories: 210, Fat: .5 g, Sodium: 35 mg, Carbohydrates: 49 g, Sugar: 44 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 2 g
 
Sugar is the 3rd ingredient on the Smoothie’s list. That means that a large portion of the smoothie is made of  sugar. These smoothies are made with real fruit but they contain a lot of sugar in them. About as much as a mountain dew soda. If you were to drink one of these, expect your blood sugar levels to sky rocket!
 
McDonald’s adds concentrated apple and pineapple juice to the smoothies. Juice concentrate is made by taking away the water from the juice, leaving the flavor and all the sugar. The low fat yogurt uses more sugar ingredients: sugar and fructose. So in all the Mickey D's smoothie is made from real fruit but it also is made up of alot of suger. I think I'll just continue to make my own at home with my Shakeology.

7 Great Tips For Keeping Portions Under Control

We live in a supersized, extra large, all you can eat world. So it's very easy for most of us to overeat. Eating like this to much over time can lead to a load of health risk like heart desease and type 2 diabetes. It only takes a little time and preparation to keep your portions sizes under control.

1. (Bring your lunch) When you make your own lunch you get to control the portion and exactly what's in it.
2. When your at a restuarant share with friends or just order the appetizer for dinner.
3. Don't eat straight out of the box. Odds are if you do you will finish the bag. Read the portion size and take out enough for one portion.
4. Keep healthy snakes at your desk like protein bars
5. Don't finish your food just because it's there. If your full doggie bag it.
6. eat your favorite foods every now and then. have a cheat meal. This way you still have control.
7. Choose items with large portions of veggies instead of fries. This way you still get full but on items that are good for you

P90X One on One Shoulders & Arms: MC2 -September 2010

Beachbody DC Event

Come join me at the Bethesda Marriott for a little fun (-; Game Plan Road Tour | Washington D.C. - RegOnline 

Friday- 27th:


07:00 pm ~ Evening Business Opportunity meeting begins

07:45 pm ~ Followed by a Shakeology sampling

08:30 pm ~ (approximately) Group workout led by local coaches



Saturday- 28th:

09:00 am ~ Game Plan training beginning

12:30 pm ~ Lunch Break

04:00 pm ~ Conclusion



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The hotel is 1.5 miles away from the nearest Metro stop (Medical Center, on the Red Line). They offer complimentary shuttle service to the hotel, every 30 minutes (06:00 am - 11:00 pm).

How The Mighty Have Fallen

  Federal Grand Jury indicts former major league Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. He testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government reform in 2008, with his former trainer, Brian McNamee.

According to the Department of Justice, he has been "charged with one count of obstruction of Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury."

 

• Roger Clemens Indicted: Is the Steroid Era Finally Over? (bleacherreport.com)

Foods for Healthy Skin

It's all about moisture..all the body's processes rely on hydration.




Forget all those creams and alcohol based cleaning pads. If you want good skin you have to eat right. Here are a couple of foods that will give your skin the proper nutrients it needs to be flawless.

Grapes have antioxidants called ploy phenols that keep the skin from sagging by strengthening collagen.

  

Salmon is good for your skin because of the omega-3 fatty acids. it keeps your skin from looking dry and helps it battle the dangers of excessive sunlight.

Avocado is rich in monounsaturated and B vitamins which will help keep your skin looking vibrant and smooth

Bean or legumes help smooth out wrinkles because of their antioxidants

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Sweet potatoes have beta carotene and can help with premature aging from sun damage

Jordan to Present Scottie Pippen at Hall of Fame

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Michael Jordan to present Scottie Pippen at Hall of Fame this Friday in Springfield, Mass.,“I can’t think of a better person to do it,” Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan were side-by-side during the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty of the 1990s, winning six world championships in eight seasons.


I can't wait to see them come together once again to share what will certainly be an unforgettable day. Full story at NBA.com