Whether you’re spending hours on the daily commute or going out of town for work all too often, traveling makes it tough to stick to your healthy eating diet. In fact, most people end up giving in their inner nibbler at one point or another, from snacking on some high-calorie portable snacks to buckling under the enticing smells of street food. The point is, do you want to be one of them? If not, so much as a little planning can go a long way. So, here are ten high-protein snacks......
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So, what are macros? Macros, short for macronutrients, are the nutrients that provide calories from food. They consist of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein helps build lean muscle and repair broken tissue -which is what happens to your muscles during a workout. Protein burns more calories gram for gram because it requires more energy than the other macros for your body to digest it. Thus, high protein diets aid in fat loss. 1 gram of protein = 4 calories Carbohydrates (carbs) are stored in your muscles, organs, brain, and blood as glycogen which......
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Let’s be honest.. who doesn’t love pizza? What about a pizza that’s healthy for you? Cauliflower pizza crust with all the freshest veggies 2 cups grated cauliflower (half a head) 1 egg, beaten 1 1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh tomato sauce 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped onions Fresh basil 1. Preheat oven to 425. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Wash, then grate the cauliflower with a box grater until......
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