Plant-based foods are enjoying the spotlight, and old standards like beans are finding themselves on a plate with popular breakfast foods. Beans are rich in protein and fiber, and also provide a good level of satiety, the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. It’s easy to add a side of baked beans, black beans, […]
[1] Top your brownies with almond “flowers” (photo of espresso brownies © NordWood Themes | Unsplash). [2] In addition to protein, almonds are one of the healthiest nuts (photo © Murray’s Cheese). No one would refer to brownies as a protein food. But here’s a fun way to add some protein to your brownies: […]
February 27th is National Protein Day. If you don’t remember high school biology: Proteins are made up of chains of smaller chemicals called amino acids. The human body can’t store amino acids, so it must be obtained daily from the foods we eat. Protein deficiency can occur when you’re not eating enough protein to maintain […]
High protein diets are generally recommended for those who are either trying to lose weight or into body building. Here are some healthy high protein recipes to help you lose weight. Miso Vegetable and Tofu Salad Ingredients: Miso 6 oz Mirin ½ cup Sake ¼ cup Sifted sugar 3 tablespoons Bite sized vegetables […]
[1] White quinoa seeds (photo Methyl Soy | Wikipedia). [2] Red quinoa fried rice topped with an egg, at P.F. Chang’s. [3] Quinoa tabbouheh, at Andina Restaurant | Portland (photo by Eric Cable). [4] Harvesting red quinoa: back-breaking work (photo courtesy Tru Roots). [5] Three styles of quinoa pasta from Pereg Gourmet. For more […]
Trying to lose weight? Protein is your best friend. These foods will keep you fuller for longer, regulate your metabolism and help build lean muscle. 1. Egg whites They don’t taste as awesome as whole eggs, but egg whites are much lower in fat. Eggs (whole or not) are high in leucine, a muscle-building […]
Cutting your calories back to a 1500 calorie diet plan can definitely help you lose weight, but to make it work long term there are some eating habits you will have to change. High protein snacks in between meals can help, but you will have to be extremely careful with what you choose for those […]
As previously promised today will mark the start of a series on nutrition and dieting. My goal is to help you understand how your body uses different nutrients and how you can maximize fat loss by eating properly and exercising. Truth of the matter is any diet will work for a period of time. The […]