Health

Strong & Lean- How Much Protein to Do You Really Need?

It seems like everywhere you turn, protein is being praised and promoted. Protein chips, protein pancakes, protein mac’n’cheese, protein peanut butter cups, the list goes on…. And of course, there is always the good ‘ole protein bar. While this macronutrient is vital to health, stamina and strength, most individuals don’t know how much they are getting OR if it’s enough. And with so many popular ways of eating- plant-based, paleo, keto- there are conflicting numbers and recommendations adding more confusion. Let’s clarify why you need this nutrient, how to make it work for you and where to get quality protein.

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds

The perfect bite delights and satisfies all your tastebuds! These sweet and spicy roasted almonds are pretty irresistible and just may become your new favorite way to eat almonds.  Perfectly crunchy and coated in a mixture of chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, stevia and a bit of sugar, there is a great balance of sweet and savory.

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11 Healthy & Satisfying Snacks for the Family Road Trip

Snacks are a critical component of a healthy diet.  Allowing too long between meals invites cravings, impulse food decisions and can encourage us to eat quickly and too much when we do sit down for a meal.  However, the wrong type of snack can keep us munching on empty calories only to find we are still hungry.  When cooped up in the car for several hours, having some smart snacks ready for munching will help you avoid wrecking your nutrition plan before you even reach your destination…

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Meal Prep Made Easy- Save Time, Energy & Money

What if you could up your game and get 1 more healthy dinner on the table each week?  Well, research shows that 3 family dinners each week increases fruit and vegetable consumption by 24%, reduces risky behaviors in kids (like drugs, early smoking) and helps kids improve grades and academic performance.  Just 3 meals?! What if you aimed for 4 or even 5?! September is National Family Meals month, an opportunity to get focussed on feeding and loving our families well while we sit around the dinner table.

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