Is fat really good for weight loss?
A little humor to start your day. :) Is fat really good for weight loss? Yes, however, you can have too much of a good thing. Fat is an essential nutrient. We need it in our…
[Recipe] Gingerbread Protein Energy Balls
Gingerbread Protein Energy Balls INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup (1 serving) Vanilla Protein Powder (I like My Custom Cleanse Essential Base vegan protein or Jay Lab ProVanilla whey protein) 1/3 cup ground flax seeds 3 tbsp molasses…
Can you resist the chocolate chip cookies?
Can you resist chocolate chip cookies? I can't! On Saturday, my niece who was home from college, came over to make a gingerbread house with Audrey. On Saturday night, Mike and Audrey made chocolate chip cookies. …
[Recipe] No bake, tasty kids snack (that they will love!)
Check out this easy recipe. It claims to be a high protein snack, but I put it in the high fat category...which is just fine for kids! Pic and recipe from https://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-po... Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp…
How to NOT gain weight or feel bloated and gross
Remember last week when I talked about "maintain, NOT gain"? The idea is to enjoy, but choose wisely. Plan and pick "this vs. that" But what happens when you can't stop eating the delicious food that is usually high in…
Let The Eating Commence!
I mean "Don't Diet". A lot of women are thinking "I'll start my diet on Friday or next Monday." Let's face it, though - dieting stinks. It's feelings of deprivation and bland food. You're always looking forward to…
[Recipe] No Bake Pumpkin Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Photo & Recipe Credit: https://www.amymyersmd.com/recipe/no-bake-pumpkin-pies/ Ingredients 1 16-oz can pureed pumpkin (or homemade) 1/4 tsp powdered Stevia extract 1/2 cup coconut cream 2 Tbsp Gelatin 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 Tbsp molasses (optional) 1/4 tsp sea…
Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
photo credit and recipe https://theprettybee.com/chocolate-cherry-overnight-oats/ Print An easy recipe for chocolate overnight oats with fresh cherries. This dairy free recipe will make waking up a joy! ***I would add protein powder to the mix OR eat eggs, chicken or turkey along…
Fruit Smoothie
Check out this recipe from Paleo Grubs! Delicious and nutritious to help you beat the heat and stay healthy! Berry Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup…
5 reasons you need more protein
I'm kinda of a "protein pusher". It's the one macro-nutrient that women don't get enough of. Somehow, we get enough carbs and fat, but the protein...eh, not so much. When protein is in it's "meat, fish, or…
