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October 15th, 2021: Boost Your Home Menu Potential – Planning for a Delicious Week!
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UPCOMING BLOG
October 15th, 2021: Boost Your Home Menu Potential – Planning for a Delicious Week!
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Our bodies need protein for a whole lot of reasons. Building and repairing body tissue, boosting your metabolism, and optimizing your immune system are just a few of the important things protein does for your body. It is an essential nutrient! Yet, sometimes we struggle to eat enough protein, especially when the hot weather hits. Who wants to turn on the stove? Here are our top 5 picks for easy ways to get your proper protein intake when the temps hit the triple digits. 1. NUTS High protein nuts include almonds, cashews and pistachios. Limit yourself to a small handful (about ¼ cup). These little guys also pack calories. BONUS: Easy to bring with you or leave in your car – they do not melt and they are tasty even when a little warm. 2. EGGS Egg whites are almost pure protein! An average sized egg contains about 6-7 grams of protein. BONUS: Hard boil several at a time, so that they are easy to grab for a quick snack or add to a crunchy salad. 3. GREEK YOGURT Be sure to opt out of the brands containing sugar – add some natural sugar with fruit. BONUS: Add berries and nuts for a great snack or breakfast. Add to your smoothie or make a healthy dip with fresh herbs and onion. 4. BROCCOLI These little trees pack more protein than most vegetables—one cup of broccoli has about 2 ½ grams of protein. BONUS: Steam some in advance to use in omelets or salads, or enjoy with dips. 5. TUNA Rich in protein, low in fat and calories. BONUS: Mix up a can with some mayonnaise or plain yogurt (see above) and leave it in your fridge for a nice cool snack. Put it on crackers, make a sandwich, or have it over lettuce or a baked potato. One of the best benefits from protein is that it makes you feel full. By regularly adding protein to your daily diet, you might find you eat less. You may even shed a few pounds. Did you notice how we did not focus on meat? Lean beef and chicken are also great for getting your daily dose of protein. But, in the heat of summer, these are not optimal choices, as they need to be cooked. There are plenty of other options to get your protein into your daily diet – having something you like that is easy to grab is the secret. Click here to access the blog in SPANISH!
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