How important is it to have protein for breakfast? Most people tend to eat more protein near the end of the day with breakfast containing the least amount of protein. Consider a breakfast of a bagel, donut, or piece of toast. Not much protein there. Studies were done...
Plant-Based Wild Blueberry Muffins These muffins are dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free. The texture is different than mainstay blueberry muffins. I find them to be amazing. Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond flour* 1/4 cup buckwheat flour* (this is a gluten-free flour, non-wheat flour) 1 cup brown rice flour ...
The basic shake before adding any extras: 8-12 ounces of unsweetened nut or other non-dairy milk, cow's milk, water, iced green tea 3 or 4 ice cubes 2 scoops quality protein powder (Anywhere from 20 grams to 40 grams is usually sufficient, depending on your...
(The following article was written for and published in the February 14, 2018 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times. Online version) There’s a video on the Internet that depicts why eating healthy can be a challenge. The setting is a 1970’s kitchen, complete...
Shake up your morning and your taste buds with an order of avocado toast. I’ve seen this on some menus, and it’s a quick and easy dish to make at home. If you have a ripe avocado, mash it, and add a dash of salt and...
Serves 1 ½ cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves 2 Tablespoons water 2 large eggs 2 Tablespoons cottage cheese ¼ cup grated cheese 4 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved pinch of sea salt black pepper to taste Combine the spinach and water in a microwave-safe mug...
Some folks think that eating healthy is hard and boring. Really? Say it isn’t so. It isn’t so. There is an easier way. Rather than following a food plan that may include foods you don’t particularly like and meal prep that is ridiculous, try the “just a...