Protein is the building block for our cells, improving muscle and strength and providing a solid nutritional base for your long-term recovery. Watch me share the protein powerhouses every kitchen should have.
Nutrition 101: Protein
Choosing the Best Protein Shake for Your Health Goals
Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, slim down, or bulk up, protein shakes can be a great nutritional option. Protein improves your metabolism, strengthens your organs and lean muscle, controls your cortisol levels, and even detoxifies your system. However, there’s so many different types of protein sources, how do you know which ones are right
Cheap (but Healthy) Brown-Bag Lunches for $5
How can you prepare for the week ahead without getting overwhelmed? When you’re trying to relax on the weekend after a long week of work, the last thing you want to be thinking about is what you’re going to pack for your lunch for the following week. Trying to eat well and stay healthy can
Cookout Menu Makeover
Summer is here and that means fireworks, BBQ cookouts, and (usually) heavy foods rich in fat, salt and sugar – the three so-called “hyperpalatables” that drive us to eat more and more of these foods. So use this Memorial Day and Independence Day as more opportunities to free yourself from empty calories and processed foods
Nutrition 101: Fiber
Find out how fiber rich food helps with digestion and helps you feel full.
Healthy Chicken Salad
Traditional chicken salads are drowning in mayonnaise, which contains hundreds of unnecessary calories. Instead, using small amounts of flavorful ingredients can help bring out the delicious flavor so you can feel good about eating chicken salad again. Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 240; Total Fat: 3.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Protein: 23 grams; Carbohydrates:
Nutrition 101: Healthy Fats
Can you get your brain to crave healthy fats over ice cream? Yes, you can!
Nutrition 101: Cooking for Yourself
When starting to cook for yourself at home, it’s helpful to keep things simple and have healthy foods on hand.