Tag: protein

5-hour ENERGY® Protein

5-hour ENERGY® Protein There’s no doubt that somedays you just need an extra boost to get that oomph back in your step. While many turn to their reliable cup o’ morning Joe to do the trick, they’re running out the door losing out on protein, a vital little nutrient that functions as building blocks for …

Roasted Chickpeas

Anything has me at food love at first sight/sound if I see + hear it involves roasted + spicy. Swoon. Like these spicy roasted garbanzo beans pictured above by my dear friend at Oh Darling, Let’s Be Healthy…I meannnn…yes, please! “A half cup of garbanzo beans provides 143 calories and 27 grams of carbs, your …

Plant-Based Protein Fav

MANITOBA HARVEST Manitoba Harvest is the world’s largest hemp food manufacturer to grow, make and sell their own line of hemp foods. From Hemp Hearts to hemp protein powders and even Hemp Heart Bites and Hemp Heart bars, Manitoba Harvest has a large selection of delicious foods that make eating hemp easier than ever! Hemp …

Stuffed Squash

There is just something about photos of stuffed squash that draw me back instantly to fall and fill my heart and soul with warmth, make me think of holidays and family, and imagine a kitchen filled with love and flavor. This recipe is one of my favorites, because it’s kind of a grab bag of …

Rainbow Salad Packed with Nutrients

I have SO many favorite salad combos, and the best part, is they’re just one big schmorgishboard. Totally reminds me of this quote…somehow I’m always the one with the biggest, most randomly paired plate of mismatched goodies. In a salad, almost anything goes. It’s like the one dish where it’s acceptable to just keep throwing …

Protein Sources

A big question for those not taking protein supplements/powders, or vegetarians/vegans participating in the Ten Day Trim is “What other sources of protein do you recommend instead of ___ or ____?” I’ve always known the “obvious” protein choices; beans, nut butters, raw nuts, eggs, chicken, quinoa…but for vegans, that list is still pretty limited. I learned …

Organic Protein Powder Review

I’m one of K&K’s #1 fans and think everything they do is so wonderful for the #TIUCommunity. The camaraderie they’ve built between complete strangers is absolutely amazing, and as people and business women, they deserve the utmost respect in the fitness industry. I owe my most recent fitness journey to them and the basis TIU stands …

PB Blondies

Photo via The Comfort of Cooking So these little gems have been all.the.rage this week after K&K’s member email this week. But they’ve actually been floating around Pinterest & other clean eating & vegan blogs for the last few years…Can I just say I fell in LOVE with this snack/dessert after one of the lovely #TIUSanDiego …

Naner Taco

Once again I was inspired by a delicious TIU Nutrition Plan recipe, banana roll-ups, to recreate an even easier, quicker, less messy, more mama-on-a-quick-mission version. Ingredients: 1 Whole wheat or Ezeikel wrap 1 organic banana (can also add other organic fruit “toppings” like strawberries or blueberries) 1 tablespoon unsweetened, organic coconut flakes 2 teaspoons organic, …