Have you recently committed to omitting meat from your diet? Whether it's for activism or health reasons, you’ll be looking elsewhere for up one of the major three nutrients your body needs. To get you started, here’s a list of recipes full of protein for you to try. Pumpkin seed butter Make this alternative to peanut [...]
With many magazines constantly talking about high-protein, low-carb diets and celebs dishing about their favorite protein smoothies, you’d think most of us have plenty of protein in our systems at all times and never have issues with a deficiency in this area. However, many people do actually lack when it comes to this vital macronutrient, for [...]
With spring in full bloom and summer coming soon, it is only normal you should be interested in maintaining a healthy figure. However, from time to time, you might be tempted to try out something sweet. The good news is that there are plenty of dessert recipes you can try, without having to worry about your figure. [...]
You’ve got a million types of protein to deal with, and now people are talking to you about amino acids. What are amino acids? What are they good for? And should you be taking them? The short answer is probably. It never hurts to stock up on amino acids, and you can take them either as [...]
If you live a busy and active life, it's easy to reach for the quickest meal just out of convenience but the food you eat can have a big effect on your workout. If you eat the right food at the right time, it can leave you feeling energized and help to get rid of [...]
(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and giveaway. We received a product sample of Pro Matcha Plant-Based Protein for review. All opinions are our own.) Maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle is a major priority for me. Like many women who are trying to live a balanced life – while juggling work, family, exercise and [...]
A nutritious and balanced diet is essential if you want to keep your body in prime condition, so it stands to reason that eating the right foods can boost your hair health. Here, we take a look at some of the foods that may help to give you strong, lustrous locks - and examine other factors [...]
It is a common assumption that our bodies will add a few extra pounds as we get older, as a result of factors such as a slowing metabolic rate as part of the aging process and perhaps just good living and less exercise than we used to do. Those fundamental reasons for weight gain will have struck [...]
For those of us following a vegan lifestyle, optimizing adequate protein is not difficult, but it does take conscious planning and consideration. First of all, how much protein do we really need per day? The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams [...]
