Best Vegan Protein Sources

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Though the holidays are festive times when we tend to overindulge our appetites due to all the delicious foods before us, it can also make…

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Long Term Effects Of A Low Carb Diet

Best says protein is a vital macronutrient that our bodies needs in order to thrive—in fact, it’s one of the three nutrients from which are able to get calories, which are essential when it comes to nourishing our bodies and providing us with energy. Protein is also an especially important nutrient on a cellular level; Best notes that “it is needed for creating and repairing cells.” Additionally, eating an ample amount of this macronutrient will help reduce appetite, keep our bones healthy, and even lower blood pressure, among other things.

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Not Eating A Lot Of Protein, It Could…

~stop you from keeping muscle while losing fat

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Chocolate Protein Pudding/ Recipe Share

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, raw
  • ½ cup fat-free milk
  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 10 drops liquid stevia
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 Tbsp. fat-free whipped cream

Directions:

  1. Steam cauliflower in a pot or in the microwave until very tender. Drain well.
  2. Add ingredients (except for whipped cream) to a blender and puree until smooth.
  3. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  4. Divide into two bowls. Top each bowl with two tablespoons fat-free whipped cream and serve.