With matcha green tea, the whole leaves are ground into a fine powder, so we reap even more of green tea's antioxidant benefits. Adapted from the Sweet and Spicy Monkey Blog, these protein bites combine the health benefits of matcha and vanilla protein for an energizing sweet treat with the flavors of green tea and just a hint of vanilla. Protein powders are available at area health food ...
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Keto Diet: The do’s and don’t’s of this high-fat, low-carb nutrition plan (As Seen on NOLA.com)
I'm often asked about popular diets, so this week and next I'm covering two popular diets - the Keto Diet this week, and Whole30 next week - including the pros, cons and my take for each. I am not advocating or recommending that we all follow these programs. While these diets - or components of these diets - may be beneficial to some, my recommendation for the majority of the population is ...
Frozen Favorites Recipe Remix with Halo Top
7 products at the grocery store that will improve your diet
If you follow my column, you know that I love finding new convenience products that add variety to a nutrient-dense diet. These aren’t intended to take the place of daily staples like lean proteins, fresh produce and plant-based fats, but they can help mix things up a bit within a still-nutritious diet. Here are seven of my latest good-for-you finds from stores such as the local supermarket, ...
Guide to 9 alternative milks, from almond to flax to soy
A quick scan of the milk aisle at the grocery store and it's clear that cow's milk has lots of competition these days, with options such as almond milk, cashew milk and flax milk. For those who wish to avoid cow's milk for dietary, nutritional or environmental reasons, there is a milk alternative to suit nearly any preference, intolerance or sensitivity. Most "non-milk" milks are made from ...
DIY ‘Protein Bites’: 3 no-bake, portable power snack recipes
When I was a kid, my grandmother would make peanut butter "protein" balls as a healthful treat. I loved them, but in hindsight they weren't really so healthful: Made with graham cracker crumbs, powdered milk and honey, they were delicious, though not nearly as nutritious as she'd intended. Still, she was on to something: Bite-sized treats are perfectly portioned snacks, whether it's to ...