This blueberry protein bar recipe is my go to. It is so easy to make and you can make it in advance. It’s also a great way to give back to those less-than-healthy-for-you friends and family.For those who aren’t big on food, it’s a fun way to give to those who are. The recipe comes from my friend, the great David Bostwick. It’s got everything from sweet sweet blueberry jam to…
Gluten is such a nasty thing. It’s a protein found in wheat which causes a host of neurological problems. It’s also a common ingredient in soy sauce and other soy products. This is why some people have no end of trouble when they get into gluten-free diets.Unfortunately the truth is that you can’t just avoid gluten. You have to be really careful not to eat it in large amounts for a long…
I’m not the best person to judge these kind breakfast protein bars. I’m simply saying, that the first few days of the school year, I find myself waking up with a hunger pangs for breakfast protein bars. It’s not that I lack nutrition or that I’m starving. It’s just that it’s spring break and the sun is out and I’m craving a little something.In a nutshell, this is an attempt to come…
While it is true that the majority of us are low-to-no-fat, high-protein, and/or a vegetarian, pasta is a staple of every diet. For me, the best way to incorporate protein into a meal is to make a pasta dish that is high in protein. This recipe combines lentils with beans and wild mushrooms. For me, this is a dish that is full of flavor, but is low in calories.It’s time to get down-to-earth…
The best thing to do to help combat the morning blues is to get out of your pj’s – and into a pair of fresh, clean running shoes. The freshness of your new shoes will help your body adjust to the chill, and the protein-packed shake will help keep your system pumped, your muscles fueled, and your brain engaged.If you’re craving some protein, but you’re just a little worried…
The first day of summer is a dream come true for most. You wake up to the smell of fresh cut grass and ripe tomatoes. You throw on sunscreen, and you’re ready to tackle your day.I remember how I felt the first day of summer, but this summer I am more like a zombie. I don’t want to be the day dreamer who is just sitting around doing nothing. I want to get up and do things. I want to go to…
This morning I put together a quick but delicious sweet potato before workout. I mixed up a quick and easy sweet potato recipe that uses fresh, frozen, and canned sweet potatoes to make it my go-to food on the go.It’s a very easy recipe to make and tastes great. It’s also very low fat, which seems like a good thing. If you’re looking to lose weight, you may want to give it a…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been doing a bit of a self-assessment of myself. The results are in. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a pretty decent human being. So I’ll share that with you.You’re a pretty decent human being! I think it’s great that you’re taking the time to consider all the factors that go into our lives and how they affect us. It is great that you…
Yes, it can! But don’t think that just because your body is more muscular, it will become resistant to losing weight. While it is true that strength training does not necessarily help you lose weight, there are a number of other factors that can help you see your results faster.The most important of these is diet and exercise. Your body is comprised of 50% fat, so you need to figure out what…
I don’t know about you, but I am always cutting something. Whether chopping vegetables or slicing a pizza, cutting is the most basic form of self-care. Cutting can be a messy thing. When you’re cutting through food or creating anything, you have to be careful not to let the blade go too far or the food fall apart. Cutting requires practice and patience.Cutting something requires patience and…
