Posts Tagged ‘protein’
Jason Wrobel, celebrity raw vegan chef and Cooking Channel TV host, aka J-Wro, whips up a smooth, velvety, delicious chocolate protein pudding that will knock your socks clean off. Avocado and chocolate always go well together, the good fats of avocado filling in for less healthy fats. This recipe is easy to prepare and results
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Protein is an important part of our diets. Our body needs plenty of it to create connective tissue, build muscle, aid digestion, and guide thousands of body functions and processes through the use of hormones and enzymes. There are essential amino acids that must come to us from the foods we eat as our body
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By Lauren Rae TRYM Fitness, CPT & Sunwarrior contributing writer You’ve decided to make a life change. It’s time to discover and reach your new fitness goals once and for all! Whether your goals include gaining, maintaining, or losing weight, adding resistance training and building lean muscle mass is an absolute must. However, beginning a
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There’s a silent epidemic going on today, lurking in the background of health issues. Actually, to many, it’s not so silent. The most common symptoms are exhaustion, depression, stress, weight gain, hair loss, heart irregularities, infertility, and even panic attacks. I don’t see how we call that silent. It sounds more like blaring and raucous
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Celebrity raw vegan chef and Cooking Channel TV host Jason Wrobel, aka J-Wro, recreates his grandmother’s banana nut bread recipe as healthy banana nut protein bars. These bars are super easy to make with the help of a food processor. Bananas, oats, almonds, brazil nuts, coconut flour, Warrior Blend protein powder, and almond milk combine
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Whey protein is a by-product of cheese making. The globular protein is left over and becomes a waste product for the cheese industry, Rather than dump the leftovers, the industry has invented a way to market and sell it. However, excessive consumption of whey protein has been linked to several unwanted health conditions that most
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Certain nutritional strategies can really support performance, recovery, and adaptation. Despite that, many athletes and coaches remain poorly aware of the role of nutrition while training and competing. Out of the athletes who are aware, many are unsure of what and when to eat to support their efforts. This article will be a guide for
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Zain’s Raw & Vegan Boston Cream Pie I have created this very special recipe in honour of the City of Boston and the tragic events that occurred. One of my close friends was running in the Marathon and after 17 hours waiting on pins and needles, I found out that not only was she ok
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by Kerry Potter As a dietitian who specializes in diabetes, I am a strong promoter of more holistic options to prevent complications of diabetes before exploring the use of medications. So what is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and what contributes to the development of the disease? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by high blood
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Watch mesmerizing hand-drawn characters come to life before your eyes in “What is Protein”—a fairly short (4:49) whiteboard animation featuring protein and what sets Sunwarrior apart from the rest.
Drew Canole, Transformation Coach and Expert, whips up some protein pancakes for us. He uses Sunwarrior’s Vanilla Warrior Blend to take these simple and easy to make pancakes up a notch.
In this hilarious, informative and entertaining recipe demo, celebrity vegan chef and TV host Jason Wrobel, aka J-Wro, shows us how to turn regular mushrooms into a protein-rich, savory, and creamy soup. This meal will keep you warm, full, and happy on even the coldest winter day, but it’s perfect for any time of year too!
This is Drew’s favorite way to get more protein while juicing vegetables, and it tastes like Chocolate Red Velvet Cake!
Many vegan and vegetarian athletes manage to compete and do well without relying on animal products for protein. The meat and dairy industries have done a very good job of marketing their products; convincing most of the country that there’s no way to get the protein, calcium, and nutrition we need without their help. Can’t
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A most excellent vegetarian recipe that transforms the humble cauliflower into a moist, delicate, and delicious sweet muffin that is rich in protein and flavor. Top it with raw honey, maple, agave nectar, or your favorite fresh cut fruit for the perfect dessert or breakfast treat. See the original recipe for these protein cauliflower muffins
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I believe that protein is the most misunderstood nutrient. Most people associate protein with muscle. But it is needed for so much more than building and maintaining strong muscles, that’s only the beginning of our bodies’ need for protein. Protein is needed for the building, repair, and maintenance of all of our nerves, organs, skin,
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The brain is composed of mostly water and fatty acids. It relies on a steady stream of glucose for energy, burning through a lot of this simple sugar each day. It can lean on short fat compounds when glucose supply dwindles for any reason. There’s relatively little protein within the brain, but none of this
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Numerous nutrition experts agree that pea protein is one of the most perfect proteins for human consumption. It has health benefits that surpass both animal and other vegetable proteins. Here’s why. Pea protein has been found to be amongst the most digestible sources of protein available. Studies have found it to be between 90 and
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by Carly Morgan Gross - MindBodyGreen Seaweed is a superfood that is known to improve overall health and wellbeing. We can maximize our vitality if we include sea vegetables in our diets. Here are some reasons to eat sea veggies: 1. Seaweed contains all essential amino acids- (vegan protein source!). 2. Seaweed contains a functional
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Endorphins are chemicals similar to opiates that the body creates naturally to promote calm, induce euphoria, and overcome pain. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, shares some similar effects with endorphins and is linked to mood, appetite, and our sleep patterns. Endorphins are often released by an exterior stimulus such as an exciting situation, touch, or even an
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Protein is an essential nutrient that is made out of nitrogen-containing molecules called amino acids. There are 25 amino acids that are pieced together in different combinations to make different kinds of protein. These different proteins are what make up our cells and organs. There are eight “essential” amino acids; they are termed essential because
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Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrition, containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and chlorophyll to strengthen the blood, boost the immune system, and fight aging. Combining spinach with the omega fatty acids of flax or chia, protein from almonds, and the phytonutrients of fresh fruits makes this smoothie a great start to your day or the perfect
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by Dr. Edward F. Group – Global Healing Center Although many proteins are animal or dairy based, alternative, vegetable based sources of protein exist for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, or otherwise restricted diets. Some of these include pea protein, hemp protein, and even strawberry protein. One of the best forms is a bio-fermented raw sprouted
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This is where we will get a little more technical about the building blocks that make up nutrition. Each type of nutrient is important for distinct reasons. All can also be found in plant-based food. Protein Proteins are made up of chains of amino acids. Amino acids are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
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Kombucha tea may sound new and unfamiliar to many, but it is something that has actually been around for more than 2,000 years! In fact, the ancient Chinese called kombucha the “Immortal Health Elixir.” One might ask that if kombucha has been around for so long, why have so many people never heard of it?
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Warning: This is a carbohydrate alert—evil lurks among us. This is what a lot of people have been saying who want to lose weight and gain muscle. To these people, carb is the new 4 letter word of nutrition. The most popular diet fad of recent years has been the Atkins diet and, yes, this
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Chocolate lover? This recipe will blow your mind. With only 7 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep time, my raw brownies are the ideal snack to keep in the fridge for an energy boost before yoga or a workout. They are packed with super foods including cacao, chia seeds & cacao nibs and complemented
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The prestigious Max Planck Institute for Nutritional Research in Germany has done extensive research on the effects of cooking protein. They have evidence that when cooked at the temperatures which the average person cooks with, approximately half of the protein becomes denatured and therefore not useable by the cells of the body. In other words,
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by Diana Herrington - Care2 Have you ever thought about what happens when you cook food? My father used to always tell us about how we started losing nutrition as soon as we picked food from the garden and even more once we cooked it. Here is a lot more then he would have known in the
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The first time I made these I couldn’t even take a picture because I ate them before I had the chance! I recently purchased a new brand of protein powder because I was noticing that I was having reactions to whey protein. I decided to turn to an all plant formula and I love it!
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