Nutrition
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Blue Apron Meal Delivery Service Review
After hearing about Blue Apron (and the many other meal-delivery services out there), I finally decided to try it. I picked Blue Apron because I had a discount code for three 2-person meals for $19.99 ($59.00 regularly) and because I’ve been in a recipe rut and hate grocery shopping. Note: this is not a sponsored review, just my honest opinion in case you were curious about these meals. Friday my first box of food got delivered in a large box filled with ice packs to keep the food cold. I wasn’t home at the time but Jordan unpacked it all and put everything away, so it was in the fridge when I…
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Nutrition Spotlight: MCT Oil
The nutrition field is super exciting. I feel like every day there is a new health food trend on social media. I find it all fascinating and the first thing I do is go to the research to see if these health claims are true! (PS: I found a great resource called Cleveland Clinic’s Supplement Review that gives you evidence-based information on popular supplements!) Anyway, recently I’ve been seeing MCT (or Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil making an appearance on social media. I thought it was interesting because we learn about MCTs in metabolism. Now it is on my facebook feed! MCT oil is being sold in health food stores claiming miraculous health…
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Nutrition Spotlight: Beets
Beets don’t get enough credit, in my opinion! They are the vegetable that I usually forget about, until I find something like beet hummus and become obsessed. Beets are great if you like that rich, earthy flavor. Not only do they add great color to any dish, one cup of beets contains about 60 calories and 4 grams of fiber. They are a good source of the minerals copper and magnesium and have 148 µg of folate, or 37% of your daily target. Folate is an extremely important vitamin because it plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis. Beets are also fat free. The greens can even be cooked and are extremely high in…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Are you looking for a grab-and-go protein bar that is also super easy to make at home? Tonight I made these chocolate peanut butter protein bars and they are delicious and filling! The addition of oats makes these bars a good source of fiber and iron, a perfect pre-or post-workout snack. Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars Ingredients 1 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 3 scoops of chocolate protein powder* (or equivalent of 3 oz) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 2 cups of raw oats 1/2 tsp. baking soda Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 2. Grease a 9×9 baking pan 3.…
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Nutrition Spotlight: Farro, An Ancient Grain
Have you heard of farro? It is an ancient grain that is part of the wheat family. Farro, when cooked, is a dense and chewy grain with a nutty flavor. Farro can be added to salads, eaten on its own as a side, or baked into bread. It packs a nutritional punch. It is a great source of complex carbohydrate (great fuel for athletes!) meaning it takes the body longer to digest, keeps blood sugar levels stable and lowers cholesterol. Other health benefits of farro include: High in fiber Farro contains more fiber than other complex grains, like quinoa and brown rice. Fiber is important in maintaining bowel health and…