What are Macros? “Macro” is short for macronutrient and they are the cornerstone of your diet. They are needed in large amounts for the normal growth, energy and development of our bodies. The foods we eat can be broken down in 3 essential macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. All of these nutrients provide your bodyContinue reading “What are Macros and Why Should I be Counting them?”
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Meal Prep
What is meal prepping, and why should you start? Meal prepping simply means preparing or batch-cooking meals and snacks ahead of time with the intention to control calories and nutrition to meet personal dietary needs. Depending on your goals, schedule and meal preferences, meal prepping may involve making large batches to be frozen, full mealsContinue reading “Meal Prep”
Peanut Butter Bites
These tasty peanut butter bites make a great snack! Only 4 ingredients. They’re gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. INGREDIENTS Makes about 20 1 ounce balls 2 cups organic thick rolled oats 1 cup creamy organic peanut butter 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp vanilla DIRECTIONS Place all ingredientsContinue reading “Peanut Butter Bites”
Chicken & Steak Prep
Here are 16 chicken and steak meals. Each meal contains about 24 grams of lean protein, good source of carbohydrates and vegetables. Best of all, each meal is under 400 calories. What you’ll need Food processor or blender Food scale BPA free entree containers to store your individual meals SHOPPING LIST MAIN DISH 2 lbsContinue reading “Chicken & Steak Prep”
Overnight Bircher Muesli
Take your overnight oats to the next level! Super easy Bircher Muesli breakfast prep that is gluten free and dairy free. Eat just by itself or in a bowl topped off with your favorite fruit! Bircher Muesli Bowls Makes 8 cups INGREDIENTS 3 cups thick rolled oats 4 cups almond milk. I like the CalifaContinue reading “Overnight Bircher Muesli”