This hearty meal is full of satisfying flavors and substance to warm you up on a chilly night. Quinoa and lentils pack lots of fiber and protein; one serving of lentils has 15 grams of fiber (that’s half of your estimated daily needs) and 13 grams of protein (just under what 2 oz. of meat provides).
Blend up this super satisfying and delicious, protein-packed Goji Cinnamon Almond Smoothie. Enjoy this for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and even after a workout for an extra protein punch. Not only was it a hit in the office for its taste, but the added leafy greens, superfoods, and healthy fats will leave you full of amazing nutrients.
Here are my top ten favorite tips for healthy eating all year long, with lots of amazing links to more helpful information from Reboot Your Life. This is by no means a complete list of guidelines but a few key things to get you started or keep you moving forward on the path toward healthy eating as a lifestyle.
Skip the pre-packaged granola bars that are heavily processed with ingredients our body doesn’t need. Instead, make these simple, easy, and delicious no-bake Almond Butter Berry Granola Bars.
Have you wondered, “Will I get enough protein during my Reboot?” Have friends, family, trainers, and others shared their concerns with your plans to juice, “But you won’t be getting enough protein!!!” Feeling confused or worried? Think this whole protein issue is being blown out of proportion? Let’s set the record straight. What is protein? Protein is an important nutrient, made up of individual “building blocks,” known as amino acids. There are 9 essential amino acids, meaning that we must get these nutrients from food, our bodies can not construct them out of other nutrients in our diet. Animal sources of protein contain all 9 of these essential amino acids and are called “complete” proteins. Many vegetables have some but ... Continue
Ingredients 1 cup Red Quinoa (prepare with 1/2 cup dry quinoa and 1 cup water – just like rice) 1/4 cup diced Red Onion 1/2 cup drained and rinsed Black Beans 1 cup Edamame (boil for 5 minutes then drain and cool) 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions Toss together and enjoy!
Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Milk – Recipe of the Week Rating: (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Making your own almond milk is easy, fun and healthy. Almonds are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E, healthy mono-unsaturated fats, protein and fiber (many of these nutrients will remain in the strained paste so save it for baking post-Reboot). When Rebooting, almond milk should be consumed in small amounts. Ingredients: 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla (alcohol free extract) 2 cups raw almonds 4 cups water Directions: – Soak almonds overnight in a bowl adding enough water to cover; peel ... Continue
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S., and doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.1 However, type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease – our food choices can either prevent or promote insulin resistance and resultant diabetes. Many conventional diabetes diets rely on meat or grains as the major calorie source. However, these strategies have serious drawbacks (read more on Diseaseproof.com). High-nutrient, low glycemic load (GL) foods are the optimal foods for diabetics, and these foods also help to prevent diabetes in the first place: Leafy greens and other non-starchy vegetables: Green and non-starchy vegetables have almost nonexistent effects on blood glucose, and are packed with fiber and phytochemicals. A recent meta-analysis found that greater leafy ... Continue
Have you wondered, “Will I get enough protein during my Reboot?” Have friends, family, trainers, and others shared their concerns with you, “But you won’t be getting enough protein!!!” Feeling confused or worried? Think this whole protein issue is being blown out of proportion? Let’s set the record straight. What is protein? Protein is an important nutrient, made up of individual “building blocks,” known as amino acids. There are 9 essential amino acids, meaning that we must get these nutrients from food, our bodies can not construct them out of other nutrients in our diet. Animal sources of protein contain all 9 of these essential amino acids and are called “complete” proteins. Many vegetables have some but not all 9 ... Continue
Q: Can I live without protein during my Reboot? A: Protein is important for our muscles, immune and blood cells. Many vegetables contain some of the essential amino acids, or building blocks of protein – for example beet greens, broccoli, avocado, kale, just to name a few. So you won’t be missing out completely on this important macronutrient. Also, it is highly unlikely that you could develop a protein deficiency in 15 days. During some of the just juicing days of your Reboot, our plans offer as much as 40 grams of protein, bet that’s more than you thought you could get from just fruits and veggies. Q: Can I add protein powder to my juice? A: We do not ... Continue