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Protein is such a popular topic — especially for those of you eating plant-based more frequently or for those of you who fully identify as vegetarian or vegan. Everything from how much do you need, to how do you know if you aren’t getting enough and how to eat more at each meal. Let’s dive into why our bodies need protein and how you can include it in your meals, whether you’re eating fully plant-based proteins or if you or someone in your household is consuming animal-protein. Why We Need to Eat Enough Protein Protein is an important macronutrient to have in each of our meals for quite a few reasons. To really understand why protein is vital to your wellbeing, you need to know about amino acids, the building blocks of protein. There are technically three groups of amino acids – non-essential, essential, and conditional. Non-essential amino acids:  those that our bodies already have a supply of or we have the ability to make them on our own. Essential amino acids:  th...

This lentil nourish bowl is loaded with a variety of vegetables and paired with a tasty maple tahini dressing, perfect for an easy yet nourishing meal. Tahini the star of this recipe. Not only is it bringing the Flavor Factor, but it’s also bringing a ton of nutritional value! If you’re not familiar with tahini, it’s a condiment made from toasted, ground, hulled sesame. It has a nutty flavor that makes it great for dressings, smoothies, and desserts! It’s rich in essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin E. It’s also a great source of plant-based protein. Protein Lentils are some of my favorite plant-based proteins — one cup of lentils contains 18g of protein! They’re versatile, affordable, and delicious. Tahini is full of protein too containing more than most nuts, which makes you feel fueled and nourished for the rest of the day. Vitamins & Minerals This Nourish Bowl is packed with essential vitamins and minerals...

Egg Salad | Protein Recipes Hello Everyone, I love eggs to the core because they help me to lose weight   and also since they are so versatile. We have shared a lot of egg recipes with you.  Egg Salad is one of the quickest protein recipe which is healthy and delicious. Ingredients – Boiled eggs 1 tea spoon mayonnaise Salt Pepper 1 tea spoon White vinegar Salad veggies like tomato , cucumber No cooking required again ;). You just need boiled eggs. Since there are limited protein options for vegetarians( read eggitarians ) , Eggs are life savior. If you learn to prepare a few egg dishes which taste different, you will never curse non veggies . I generally curse my non veggie friends when I see them turning pages of the menu in restaurants  and I just have 2 pages to check ! Huh ! So eggs are the way to go ! Do you prepare Egg Salad in some other way ? What are your favorite protein recipes ?   You may also like reading – Ragi Health Bene...

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate cozy-comfy, super satisfying meal when you’re short on time but want that slow-simmered taste of a soup that’s been cooking for hours. Filled with veggies and tender hunks of meat, it’s easy on the budget and sure to be a family favorite. Seriously Satisfying Without the Wait … Read More The post Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians. Original source: https://therealfoodrds.com/instant-pot-vegetable-beef-soup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=instant-pot-vegetable-beef-soup

A recipe inspired by the popular store-bought sweet kale salad kit! It’s comes together with kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli slaw, dried cranberries, pepitas, optional goat cheese and tossed with a delicious poppy seed yogurt dressing. This salad makes for the perfect side dish whether it be for a weeknight dinner or special holiday meal. This … Read More The post DIY Sweet Kale Salad Kit appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians. Original source: https://therealfoodrds.com/sweet-kale-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweet-kale-salad

How should your intake differ during pregnancy? Here we’ll discuss the ins and outs of navigating pregnancy nutrition. From the minute you find out you’re pregnant to the day of your delivery, as an expecting mother you’re bombarded with an abundance of confusing information. Whether it’s how to deal with swollen feet or the best home remedies for morning sickness, the amount of information and varying opinions can be overwhelming. When it comes to navigating pregnancy nutrition, we want to make it as easy as we possibly can for you: what you should be eating, what you shouldn’t be eating, and why it’s necessary. Pregnancy And Nutrition The human body is an amazing machine, one that’s capable of creating another human all on its own. But in order for the body to do this, it needs to be supplied with the proper tools — this is where nutrition comes in. First and foremost, I want to preface this by saying your health care team is your number one resource for all of your pregnancy ne...

Lose Weight With Negative Calorie Foods You might be thinking how can a food have not zero but negative calories ;). Lolz :P, ant food item can’t have negative calories. What are Negative Calorie Foods? The foods that burn more calories in the process of processing and digestion as compared to the number of calories that they contain – are termed as Negative Calorie Foods. Let me elucidate –   10-15% of the calories that we get from the foods we eat , are used in the process of digestion. The body needs energy to breakdown these foods and absorb nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals etc present in the food. Where does his energy come from? Simple answer -From the food we eat. There are certain foods that require lots of energy(calories) to break down and get absorbed. If these foods contain low calories, from where would the body derive energy to digest them? In such case, the body is forced to use the stored fat for digestion of food. If you eat negative ca...