My Protein Picks

Protein is a macronutrient, along with carbohydrates and fats, that is essential to our diet to maintain proper body function.  My top protein picks (as seen above) include: ground turkey/chicken, salmon, nut butters (preferably almond butter), skinless boneless chicken breast, almonds/mixed nuts, quinoa, chickpeas, Greek yogurt (plain 0%), and beans/lentils.    Why is protein soContinue reading “My Protein Picks”

Find out about Flax!

Flax contains many healthy benefits including it’s protein, fibre (soluble and insoluble fibres) and omega-3 fatty acid content (usually found in fish sources). Therefore, it is a great idea to incorporate flax into your diet. There are three different forms of flax for consumption: seeds, ground flax, or flaxseed oil. Flax seeds can be addedContinue reading “Find out about Flax!”