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High-Protein Foods for Women
Your body needs protein to perform essential functions, like cell building. If you don’t have enough protein, your body will essentially eat itself to make more by way of breaking down your own tissues, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. There’s no exact science to determine how much protein you need per day, but a good estimate is about 8 g for every 20 lbs. you weigh. You can get this protein from many more food sources than just meat.
Protein Smoothies for Children
Smoothies appeal to even the pickiest of palates, so if you’re having trouble getting your child to eat high-protein foods, consider supplementing with a protein smoothie. From fruity tastes to creamy shakes, a protein smoothie packs nutrition in an easily portable cup. Experiment with adding protein powder, tofu, yogurt and other high-protein items in your smoothies.
9 Tips on How to Maintain, Not Gain, Through the Holidays
The holidays are an especially difficult time to avoid extra calories and weight gain. We find the office full of delicious offerings on decorative holiday plates at every corner. And who can resist? Very few of us can! Thats why many of us gain several pounds during this time of year. Family functions, visiting relatives and holiday parties seem to take us away from exercise and conscientious food choices, and focus our attention on enjoying life, eating, drinking and good company. Not all bad certainly, but not all good either, if all that enjoyment comes at the price of extra pounds and an enlarging waistline. So what can you do to prevent the holiday bulge? Here are a few tips to help you avoid overindulging:
Healthy Protein Packed Breakfast Ideas
I was recently asked by my friends 14 year old daughter how to get enough protein at breakfast while on a plant strong diet. Here are the answers:1. What is your typical breakfast?
High-Protein Diet Plan for Women
Women who decide to go on a diet may choose a high-protein one. High-protein diets have enjoyed popularity because of the ease in determining what should and should not be eaten. Though there are concerns about eating too much protein, especially if the protein is high in fat, a controlled, healthy high-protein diet can help women lose weight quickly.