Be Aware of What You Eat When you’re grocery shopping, read the labels and apply the knowledge that you have gained. Make wise food choices. Compare brands and try to shop at organic grocery stores like “Wild Oats,” “Whole Foods” or the local grocery store that gives you organic food options. When you choose your […]
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Refueling Your Muscle Cells with Fat During a circuit training workout which is medium to high intensity your muscles are using a combination of sugar and fat as a fuel source but predominantly sugar because of the intensity level. Of course we all want to burn fat so in order to maximize the amount of […]
Lemon Green Beans Green beans have lots of Vitamin K, C, A, iron, and folate like many of the other green vegetables. This zesty recipe makes for a tasty side dish or snack. 4 servings 12 ounces boiled green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon unsalted organic butter 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 ounces pine nuts […]
Muscle Oats A little protein pump for your morning oats! Adding a scoop of protein powder to your oatmeal is a great way to boost the breakfast of champions. Oatmeal is an amazing breakfast that gives you sustained energy. It has virtually no sodium, sugar, or cholesterol, so it is an excellent breakfast for just […]
Nutty Banana Protein Smoothie This shake will satisfy anyone’s peanut butter cravings. There are so many tasty nutty spreads, so try something new instead of peanut butter. Nuts also contain healing phyto-nutrients so mix them up! My two favorite spreads are soy nut butter and sunflower seed butter. Soy nuts and sunflower seeds contain the […]
Chicken Fajitas You can try a different source of protein each time you make fajitas. This recipe calls for chicken but you can also try a lean cut of steak, seitan, or extra-firm tofu. First start with your favorite and then next time, try something new! Variety is the spice of life! If you decide […]
Tuna Pita Sandwich Tuna is a cold water fish that is packed with lean protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids that your body cannot produce on its own but must get through food. The brain is composed of more than 60% fat and many brain disorders including Alzheimer’s, depression, memory loss, and attention deficit disorders […]
Greek Yogurt Crunch Here is another great meal you can take on the go! Greek yogurt is very low in sugar and high in protein, so it’s a perfect choice for those who are diabetic or for anyone who wants to limit their intake of refined sugars. FAGE Greek yogurt is the brand that I […]