We see it everywhere. High protein this, high protein that. But is it REALLY high protein? What does that even mean and why is it important? The Rule of 10 One way that you can make a quick determination is using the Rule of 10. For every 10 calories that a product has, it shouldContinue reading “Understanding High Protein Labels: The 10 Calorie Rule”
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Justin Answers: How Can You Maximize Protein With Limited Prep Time?
The Question of the Day Today’s question came courtesy of Reddit. I am going to make the following assumptions about the author 1) they are trying to bulk and 2) their main value driver is time. So the question I am going to answer is how can we maximize protein (and overall nutrition) with minimalContinue reading “Justin Answers: How Can You Maximize Protein With Limited Prep Time?”
The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals
Intro There is a lot of research happening recently about ultra processed foods, hyper palatable foods and their negative impact on health outcomes. While all foods are made up of the same basic macronutrients, some foods come with extra costs. As an athlete, the highest priority should be on making sure that you are eatingContinue reading “The Foods Engineered To Keep You From Your Goals”
How to Choose A Diet Plan
The New Year is here and for many that means New Year’s Resolutions. One in three people will set out to lose weight or improve their diet in 2024. A good many may set the goal of putting on more muscle, or getting a beach body. But, with so many option available (intermittent fasting, lowContinue reading “How to Choose A Diet Plan”
Shop to Prep 28 Meals for 70 Dollars!
Planning Your Meals I tend to plan my meals around protein. The first thing that I do is price check my options and build lunches and dinners with the protein as the star of the meal. Next I think about side dishes, which is usually just a basic vegetable, and then a carb. My goContinue reading “Shop to Prep 28 Meals for 70 Dollars!”
The Skinny on Coconut Aminos
What Are Coconut Aminos Coconut Aminos are a liquid sauce similar to soy sauce. They are made from fermented coconut tree sap and sea salt. They can be used on their own or combined with other ingredients to make numerous familiar sauces that can liven up your meal plan for the week. They have aContinue reading “The Skinny on Coconut Aminos”
Ramen Pad Thai
1 Packet of Ramen Noodles 10 oz raw chicken thighs 2 TBSP Peanut Butter 2 TBSP Low Sodium Teriyaki or Soy Sauce 1 Cup Stir Fry Vegetables A Splash of Milk Use a deep non stick skillet and add cubed chicken, and 2 cups of water. Bring water to a boil and let the chickenContinue reading “Ramen Pad Thai”
Holiday Eating
The holidays can be a tough time not only to stick to a meal plan, but also to stick to a budget. Remember to prioritize protein on your plate first, then non starchy vegetables, next starchy vegetables, and finally breads. There is no need to deny yourself any holiday foods, just remember the hierarchy andContinue reading “Holiday Eating”
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