Check out this yummy vegan friendly strawberry banana smoothie recipe by Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveAndLemons for providing. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. Nice thing is that we only needed a handful of things needed to prepare it! This refreshing strawberry banana smoothie recipe comes together in seconds in the blender. Perfect for hot summer afternoons or as a healthy breakfast.
Just like shopping, you want to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to nutrition. You want to maximize nutrient absorption. Let’s talk about go over how to do this with some vegan friendly tips. Even if you aren’t vegan, these tips can help your body OPTIMIZE its ability to absorb nutrients.
PAIRING FOODS
Pairing certain foods with others helps the food’s nutrients absorb more effectively. This is key since the nutrients in these foods on their own aren’t as readily available. On their own, there aren’t as readily available, but if you pair them with another, they can actually be enhanced. Here we will focus on three key pairings: iron and vitamin C, unsaturated fats and vitamins A, D, E, and K and calcium and vitamin D.
Many of our clients ask the question, “Is it possible todrink and diet at the same time?” Before answering you, let’s set the record straight about dieting. Dieting is restrictive. It cuts things out from your life and is not sustainable. Often times people hop on diets, lose weight, then eventually gain all that weight back and sometimes more. Trust me, I know from experience. I’ve done Weight Watchers, Seattle Sutton, NutriSystem, Keto, etc. Diets are not sustainable. We believe in healthy living, which entails consistently eating healthy, regularly exercising, drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. And that means you can still enjoy things, just in moderation.
Good News, It is Possible!
Good news, drinking and maintaining your fitness goals is POSSIBLE. The idea that you can’t enjoy a drink while being on a fitness journey is completely FALSE. It’s all about MODERATION. Drinking 1-2 times a week and sticking to 1-2 drinks each occasion is fine. When you do decide to drink just know there are options out there for you so you are not just consuming those extra calories. Here are some smart low calorie drinks for your enjoyment.
Tequila shots and other hard liquor
Light beer
Wine/champagne
Vodka or Gin and tonic
Reminder, check the nutritional label before consuming, especially with boozy water like White Claw. Some of those pack up to 170 calories per can. Remember this journey isn’t supposed to be boring, enjoy yourself, and as always drink responsibly.
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Have you heard of The Covid 19? I’m not talking about the virus. I’m talking about the 19 pounds or more that so many people gained during the pandemic. Now we’re all trying to gain some semblance of normality back, including our health. People are looking to lose weight and get healthy again. What is the best method for weight loss? The answer is MACROS, YES MACROS! What are macros?
Macronutrients a.k.a Macros
What are macros (macronutrients) and what do they do for my body? Macronutrients (a.k.a macros) are nutrients that make up our food – simple. The three macros and their calorie equivalent are:⠀
But I’m only eating 1,500 calories per day… LOOK! You may or may not track everything you consume but just know, your body DOES. Just imagine… you are working your butt off. However, after hitting wall after wall, failure after failure, you realize the thing that is holding you back from SUCCESS is those “little” extra bites. THAT SUCKS! DOESN’T IT?!? One extra bite may not seem like much individually, but added up over time can be that difference needed. All of those extra bites add up so be completely truthful with your food tracking.
