Are you confused about what is “healthy” and what is not? Sure, we all know taking a walk and eating fresh broccoli is healthy, while eating a greasy pile of fries covered in sodium and sugary ketchup is not… but there is a whole world of grey in between. A recent study revealed that most of us are unsure what constitutes a healthy food choice, and half of us say that inconsistent information makes us question our choices. So… let’s get specific. Are natural meat sticks good for us?
Natural FATTYs: Good or Bad
It’s good! Glad to clear that up for you.
Ok, we know you need more info than that. First off, not all meat sticks are created alike. Many meat stick options are loaded with artificial ingredients, a whole ton of salt and sugar, dextrose, mechanically separated chicken (what?!), nitrates, hydrolyzed soy, saturated and trans fats, and things we cannot pronounce. It’s too easy to scarf down a few hundred calories of… what exactly? No vitamins, no minerals, and a poor excuse for protein.
How to Spot Healthy Meat Stick Brands
Healthy meat stick brands are all about nutrition and quality. Sweetwood’s natural FATTYs, for instance, is made with grass-fed beef and no artificial flavors or junk sweeteners. You can even pronounce all of the all-natural ingredients. Sea salt. Garlic. Pepper. Honey. White vinegar. Slow smoked with real American hickory wood, so all you get is the beef – and none of the bull.
This doesn’t mean that we can live on meat sticks alone. Not by any means! You need vegetables, fruits, legumes, other lean meats, dairy…. You know the drill. Gotta eat those greens, ya’ll! But FATTYs can be an integral part of a balanced diet. And because we’re all busy, on the run, and struggling to feed ourselves (and our kids) quality snacks, they can be an easy, convenient way to introduce nutrition into our days.
Are natural FATTYs good for you? Yes. It can be a great addition to your healthy lifestyle – and a delicious one to boot.
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