The decision to eat animal protein is a personal choice. If you do, it is essential to be a conscious consumer - not only to think about where your protein is sourced, from a humane perspective, but also for health purposes. Selecting animal protein that has not been injected with hormones, antibiotics, or given feed rich with genetically modified organisms are all essential to consider in addition to the quality of the animal's life. Ultimately, what has entered into the animal's body will enter yours.
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Who doesn't love Sunday morning pancakes? More often than not, they leave you unsatisfied, sleepy, and searching for your next hunger fix a mere hour or so after consumption. Refined carbohydrates from white flour and sugary pancake mix typically lack fiber and protein that keep you full and sustain your energy. Don't you worry; we've got your next weekend brekky covered. Try out these gluten-free, protein packed pancakes which will leave you feeling satiated and energized and primed for all of your weekend revelry.
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Morning rituals manifest different identities for every individual. Whether they consist of frantically running out the door to catch a train or having the pleasure of making French pressed coffee and steel cut oats, everyone has their ritual. Everybody has their story. These are my morning stories...
Read moreGet The Glow
It is wedding season and either you, your friend, or your friend’s friend is getting married. If you are bride, a bridesmaid, or a guest, you likely want to achieve that luminous wedding day glow. Getting that glow starts from the inside out with nourishing foods and adequate hydration. Here is my list of essential foods and nutrients to indulge in and to limit in order to achieve wellness and optimal radiance.
Read moreEgg-Centric
Eggs are having a moment. These protein-packed orbs are bursting with nutrients. Not only are they economical, they are effortless to prepare and can be utilized in numerous ways. Egg yolks have long suffered from a bad rap, blamed for being high in cholesterol and hazardous to one's health. The stance on egg yolks and their association with heart health has shifted. One yolk a day is fine for healthy individuals as long as the total cholesterol for the day does not exceed 300 mg. One large egg yolk has 185 mg of cholesterol. No more than three yolks are recommended per week for people with heart disease and diabetes. The yolk is the only part of the egg that contains cholesterol.
Read moreSpring Clean-Up
We have finally emerged from the cold and tumultuous abyss of winter and for some, shedding the extra layer of clothing may reveal some additional lbs that were put on during the past frigid months. Spring is the perfect opportunity to assess your diet, clean-up, and get bathing suit ready. When cleaning up your diet, ideally you want to eliminate as much processed and refined products and foods as possible.
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