Protein
Chocolate Protein Fudge Recipe
[schema description]We’re not fudging around—this recipe has some serious protein power. It combines raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and crunchy walnuts for a perked up afternoon or indulgent evening bite. The recipe makes 16, but watch out because we’re pretty sure they’ll disappear fast! [/schema]
Breakfast Foods to Help You Eat More Protein
Raise your hand if you’ve ever reached for a snack an hour after breakfast or felt sluggish before lunch. For a fueled-up morning, the missing piece might be protein. Because it takes longer to digest, protein can help keep you full longer, and Cleveland Clinic notes that “our bodies need protein to form muscle, transport ...
Khloud Protein Popcorn: Made by Khloé Kardashian With Busy Parents in Mind
Khloé Kardashian is a lot of things, but above all else, she’s a busy mom. Kardashian has been transparent about her health journey since the early days of her family’s reality show. These days, she’s passionate about exercise (she often shares her workout routines with her 303 million Instagram followers) and about healthy eating — ...
How to Add More Protein to Every Meal of Your Day
While loading up on protein may be something typically reserved for athletes, everyone can likely benefit from adding more protein to their diet. Protein is essential for every person, at every stage of life, no matter how active you are. Protein, whether it’s from a meat or plant-based source, does a few essential things for ...
How ALOHA’s New Kona Bar Supports Agriculture and Education in Hawaii
If you wanted to capture the flavors of Hawaii in a snack, you’d probably want to start with some of the island’s signature ingredients, like coconut, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts.
What the Heck is the Carnivore Diet?
It’s a common icebreaker: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
63 High Protein, Carb-Conscious Foods to Eat on a Diet: Complete Guide
Just because you’re eating a carb-conscious, high-protein diet doesn’t mean meal prep has to feel like a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows. You can find plenty of Mark Sission tips that provide great meal ideas. One of the best tips for this style of eating is to plan your meals in advance. Keeping ...
Chickapea Makes Better-for-You Pasta That Helps Fight Food Insecurity
There are lots of grain-free pasta brands out there, but how many help fight climate change? How about work to reduce food insecurity in their community? “At Chickapea, we’re on a mission to create good for the world through nutritious, organic meal options and impactful social contributions,” says Shelby Taylor, Founder & CEO of Chickapea. ...
Say ALOHA to the Best Plant-Based Protein
If you care about what’s inside your food, reading ingredient labels is probably a well-established habit. But when considering a new protein powder, snack bar, or drink, we’re also interested in what’s not on the label, which is why we’re smitten with ALOHA. By nixing soy, gluten, stevia, and non-GMOs, this plant-based protein brand makes ...
Meet The ICONIC Brand Revolutionizing Protein Drinks
To manage high cholesterol and chronic acid reflux, ICONIC Protein CEO and founder Billy Bosch made an appointment with his doctor, who prescribed him a series of pills. Instead of filling the prescription, Bosch turned to a registered dietician who nixed the Rx and suggested a diet full of protein and fiber, and less calories ...
What Is Whey Protein?
Believe it or not, choosing the right protein can be a very personal decision. Whether you’re hoping to lose weight, gain muscle, or just increase your daily nutrient intake, there are a few factors to consider. Then there’s your diet to think about. Are you vegan or do you follow a plant-based diet? Are animal-based ...
Lava Flow Smoothie Recipe
[schema description]There’s an easy way to get into your morning flow, and it doesn’t involve hiking up an active volcano at dawn. Just head to the kitchen and blend up a tropical-inspired coconut smoothie base (with 20g of protein per serving!), then swirl a sweet strawberry sauce over the top. To help with morning prep, ...
How to Add Protein to Every Meal
Protein power! Today we’re taking a look at this essential nutrient that helps you stay full, fuels your day, and supports your body to keep it energized. Read on for all the powders, bars, and recipes you need to keep protein front and center in your diet.
Salted Caramel Power Muffins Recipe
[schema description]Start the day with our vegan and gluten-free power muffins—a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and the perfect way to get some extra greens into your diet. Every bite stays moist thanks to apple sauce and banana, salted caramel protein powder (so delish!) adds indulgence, and a handful of spinach ups the ...
Hemp Is Having a Moment—and Hippies Aren’t the Only Ones Invited
If hemp still has you picturing a stereotypical eco-conscious hippie wearing a hand-knit beanie, a worn flannel shirt, and Birkenstocks, well, it’s time to update your imagination. Manitoba Harvest is on a mission to change consumer perceptions about hemp. While a new national focus on nutrition has catapulted superfoods like acai and spirulina into the spotlight, outdated attitudes ...
Healthy Obsession: Hello Gelatin, So Long Stiff Joints and Wrinkles
JELL-O is a childhood favorite, but our skin, hair, and joints benefit most from gelatin—the collagen protein that gives the snack its texture—much later in life. The easiest way to incorporate this Paleo fave into your diet? Three words: Great Lakes Gelatin.
Psst, You’re Probably Eating Too Much. Here’s What Servings Should Look Like
Step into any American restaurant, and as soon as the plate hits the table, it’s evident that our ideas about serving sizes have become distorted over the years.
Chickpeas: A Vegan and Gluten-Free Inexpensive Protein That’s Also High in Fiber
As much as we love guacamole, sometimes it’s all about the hummus when it comes to dip. But this Middle Eastern favorite is far more than a savory appetizer—it’s a bona fide health food. It’s made with chickpeas—garbanzo beans to some—a vegan, gluten-free, and inexpensive source of protein, fiber, folic acid, and manganese.
Why Ditching Grains Could Improve Your Pet’s Health
It’s hard to believe, but that fur baby taking up half the bed is a descendant of the big, bad wolf. Once upon a time, when packaged kibble and canned wet food weren’t on the dinner menu, carnivorous pets were on the prowl for raw, protein-rich prey—not wild rice and wheat.
The Protein-Packed Secret In These Snacks Is as Tasty As It Is Unexpected
Without beans, a burrito just isn’t a burrito. A falafel? Just a a pile of crumbs. Red beans and rice would be reduced to…rice. And chili—unfathomable without legumes.
Going Vegan? Here Are 9 Staples For Your Pantry
So you’re considering going vegan. You’re totally ready to say “buh-bye” to your weekly pint of cookie dough ice cream, but is your pantry prepped for your new way of eating?
Nutrition Labels Decoded: What Those Numbers Really Mean
Let’s face it: Grocery shopping can be a drag. Most of us want to get in and out of a crowded supermarket as quickly as possible, and checking nutrition labels are we’re tossing things into the cart isn’t necessarily a priority when we’re eyeing the growing line at the checkout.
Bug Out: Why Insects Might Be The Next Superfood
Has your impact on the environment been bugging you? If you’ve decided greenhouse gasses just aren’t going to fly for you, maybe you should check out edible insects.
Avoiding a Food Emergency
What is a food emergency? When your blood sugar starts to drop, you are hard-wired to eat anything (and everything) in sight.