The Power of Protein

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Protein should be incorporated into you diet for so many beautiful reasons! Protein is filling and can help prevent cravings and hunger, protein helps to stabilize your blood glucose, protein helps prevent muscle loss, increases your metabolism more than fat and carbs, it is essential for recovery after exercise and it is also vital for muscle building. More muscle means a faster metabolism!

Protein is a very powerful nutrient that should never be cut from the diet. Make sure to enjoy the power of protein by eating enough of it everyday! Good sources of protein include meats, poultry and fish, milk and dairy products, eggs, tofu and legumes. You can also buy powdered protein to incorporate into your smoothies, oatmeal or even add to pancakes!

Here are a few helpful recipes to get you started.

Banana Protein Pancakes: A healthy breakfast with 5 simple ingredients.

-2 (20g each) scoops of vanilla protein powder
-1 large, ripe banana
-1/8 tsp. cinnamon
-1/4 tsp. baking powder
-1/4 tsp. salt
-2 eggs

Blackberry Coconut Fruit Smoothie: A high protein smoothie to keep you full.

-1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
-1/2 cup blackberries
-1/2 banana
-1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder

Triple Chocolate Protein Oatmeal: A satisfying morning meal to satisfy cravings.

-1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
-2 ½ tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
-1 scoop chocolate protein powder
-1/2 cup old fashioned oats

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