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Are You Protein Deficient?
Protein! Protein! Protein! It seems everywhere you turn there is some nutrition expert promoting more protein and less carbohydrates. Protein to lose weight. Protein to add muscle. Protein to minimize the risk of certain cancers. Then there are the different types of proteins. You have whey protein. You have pea protein. You have soy protein. You even have casein protein. As
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA QUESADILLAS
Breakfast. It’s an issue. We run out of time in the morning, so we skip it. We aren’t hungry, so we skip it. Nothing sounds good, so we skip it. We’re dieting, so we skip it. Catch my drift? Too frequently, breakfast is overlooked and under-prioritized by people of all ages everywhere, but it really is the most important meal
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: YOGURT PARFAIT POPSICLES
You know that old Popsicle mold you’ve got laying around that you never use because you’re sick of the same old frozen treat? Go find it— you’re going to want it close by in a few seconds when we blow your world up with this recipe. Healthy, easy, delicious. Three words you rarely hear in the same cluster, but we
IRON IS IMPORTANT – ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?
We aren’t all nutritionists. And honestly, if you actually take the time to research all of the vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and the likes, it’s a bit overwhelming. Like, super overwhelming. Especially when you realize that you’re probably not getting enough of at least a few of these things in your everyday intake. Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, and
YOUR FOUR-STEP SURVIVAL GUIDE TO AVOID GERMS
Flu season. You know it’s here by the harking sound of coughing and sniffles that echo throughout the office. You might be that poor sniffler who brings a box of tissues with you every time you leave the house because you never know when your nose is going to spring a leak. Perhaps you’re one of those people who sits
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: MUSHROOM & PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH
While the squash does take a little while to cook (about an hour in the oven), it’s extremely easy to prepare— and did we mention the health benefits? Spaghetti squash has about 10% of your daily recommended fiber, plus essential vitamins A and C, potassium, and calcium. At less than 45 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates per 1 cup
YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE: EAT BEFORE YOUR WORKOUTS FOR BETTER RESULTS
What do you bring with you when you are getting ready to work out? Phone, keys, wallet? Hopefully a water bottle is among your list of necessities as well, but it turns out that hydrating during a workout isn’t the only thing to think about (some even advise against it). It’s just as important to hydrate prior to your workout
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LEMON FAT BOMBS
Fat bomb. It doesn’t sound appetizing, but you can’t judge a book by it’s cover… Or title. Fat bombs are full of healthy nutrients to boost your energy, and they’re basically dessert (but we don’t recommend eating 6 in one sitting, although it might be tempting). When you’re on the move and you need a quick snack, grab a fat
ARE THESE COMMON HABITS CURBING YOUR ENERGY LEVELS?
Admit it, you’ve been there: you wake up feeling great, get to work, sit down amongst the chaotic pile-up of papers on your desk, and all of the sudden your brain decides it’s snooze time. Or you’ve hit what you presume to be a midday slump, and you chalk it up to simply needing a caffeine boost, reaching for the
