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YOU HAVE OPTIONS – I love noodles, zoodles and VOLUME. There’s nothing more frustrating than finishing your meal and still being hungry because a single serving simply isn’t enough. No matter what I eat I always add volume to my meal by eating a lot of veggies (salad, spinach, micro greens, kale, broccoli, etc). Same goes for when I eat …
Not all carbohydrates are created equal so it’s important to focus on macro & micro (nutritional value) of foods. When people cut carbs they often restrict bread but continue to eat ???. FRUITS ARE CARBS and there is nothing wrong with that. A lot of fruit actually contain more carbs than foods deemed “bad” ? like bread. I’m not saying to cut …
The My Fitness Pal (MFP) app is amazing for tracking your macros/calories. However, because users have the ability to add foods themselves, search results can often have errors (see above image). If you’ve ever used MFP you have have come across those pesky food items with macros that seem too good to be true or have 0 grams of fat, …
HOW TO DRINK MORE WATER Drinking water can be tough but it is essential in keeping your body hydrated, minimizing fatigue, aiding in digestion and removing toxins. Basically, water plays a vital role in almost every bodily function! Most people don’t drink enough water and instead substitute with coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks. These are NOT substitutes for water. …
I have always been head over heals in love with oatmeal but I have to say this stuff is one of my favorites. The Good Guru oats already include whey protein so they don’t require any prep time and all you need to make them is hot water! Also, these oats are RIDICULOUSLY creamy without you having to cook them …
Eating healthy is one of those wonderful things that can be quite costly. These are some of my tips and tricks for: 1. saving money 2. making sure food doesn’t get wasted 3. staying on track when tracking macros 4. Figuring out how to calculate how much meat to buy 5. What to do when something is too expensive 6. …
Essentially if I had used a measuring cup to measure my oats everyday for 5 days, I would have consumed six 1/2 cup servings intead of five because 1/2 cup = 48 grams. Those 8 additional grams over the course of 5 days totals another 40 grams which is a whole extra serving. While this might not make a huge …
Overnight oats are a go to of mine for meal prepping. They are quick, easy and cheap to make and last for 4 day in the fridge. You can add other ingredients to your overnight oats like: peanut butter, frozen fruit, coconut milk, flax, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, honey, nuts, maple syrup, PB2, raisins, craisins When making my overnight oats …
Yields: 3 servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 4 hours (or 8 hours on low) Calories per serving of chicken: 240 Calories per serving of chicken + sides: 410 Macros per serving of chicken: 5 carbs /10 fat /34 protein Macros per serving with chicken + sides: 44 carbs /10 fat /41 protein Ingredients: 450 grams boneless chicken thighs (use chicken …
On a budget but want an easy healthy meal? Try this easy peasy shredded chicken salad! I suggest storing you vegetables separately from the meat to keep your vegetables fresh and prevent them from going soggy. Also, make sure to dry your lettuce and tomatoes really well! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours Yields: 4 salads Macros: 40C/5F/40P Calories: 365 Ingredients: 400 grams chicken …
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Yields: 9 cookies Macros: 11C/2F/9P Calories: 100 Ingredients: Medium banana 60 grams gluten free oatmeal 4 Tbsp. almond flour 2 scoops vanilla allmax protein powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tbsp. Truvia brown sugar 2 egg whites 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp. PB2 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk 0 Calorie cooking spray (like Trader Joe’s coconut spray) …
