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Easy Protein Coffee Recipe

May 8, 2020 by Chrissy Carroll Leave a Comment

a mason jar of protein coffee with a stainless steel straw in it

If you love a good ‘ol cup of joe – or maybe a few cups! – each day, you’re going to love this cold brew protein coffee recipe.  Adding chocolate protein powder to coffee is an easy way to increase the sticking power of your caffeine fix, and helps increase your protein intake at breakfast…

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Filed Under: Drinks, Food Tagged With: coffee, drinks, food, protein, recipe

Chocolate Coffee Protein Balls

May 6, 2020 by Chrissy Carroll 2 Comments

a bowl full of chocolate coffee protein balls

These chocolate coffee protein balls are a delicious healthy treat!  You only need a handful of ingredients to make these naturally sweetened energy balls, rich in cocoa and coffee flavor.  Whip ‘em up and store them in the fridge, then pop a bite whenever you need a little pick-me-up. How to make energy balls The…

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Filed Under: Food, Snacks Tagged With: energy balls, food, protein, recipe, snacks

Leucine Benefits for Runners: What You Need to Know!

June 17, 2019 by Chrissy Carroll 2 Comments

A woman drinking a glass of milk with a text overlay about post workout leucine

You may have seen leucine mentioned on a supplement bottle, or heard about it when people talk about sports nutrition.  But what actually is leucine?  Are there any true leucine benefits for runners and triathletes?  Let’s break it down… Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the dairy farm families of New England. As always, all…

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Filed Under: Nutrition, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: leucine, nutrition, protein, running, sports nutrition

Whey Protein vs. Plant Protein – Which is Better?

April 26, 2019 by Chrissy Carroll 4 Comments

A shaker bottle with some protein powder, and a text overlay about whey protein vs plant protein

If you’re thinking about buying a protein powder, you may have sat around pondering what type is best.  While I’m definitely a food first person over powders, I also see the value in protein powders as an adjunct to a healthy diet for some people.  When it comes to whey protein vs. plant protein, let’s…

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Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

September 10, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 6 Comments

Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

Imagine if Reese’s peanut butter cups and a protein bar had a baby.  This protein fudge is what you’d end up with!  Essentially, it’s a delicious peanut-buttery treat – that’s still got a bit of an edge health wise. Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by NOW®.  As always, all opinions are my own. How to…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Food, MSPI (Dairy and Soy Free), Snacks Tagged With: dessert, food, protein, recipe

What are Macronutrients?

March 26, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll Leave a Comment

What Are Macronutrients

Ever wonder:  What are macronutrients?  Confused by all the information out there about carbohydrates, protein, and fat?  We hear “carbs are bad” or “eat protein for muscle” – but are these accurate?  What about the macronutrient counting approach to eating? Find out the details on all these things and learn what exactly carbs, protein, and…

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Filed Under: Nutrition, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: carbohydrates, fat, macronutrients, nutrition, protein, wellness

19 Easy Ways to Add Protein to Breakfast

January 15, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 43 Comments

19 Easy Ways to Add Protein to Breakfast

Though most people get enough protein over the course of the day, their protein-rich foods are generally weighted towards the lunch and dinner meals.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always optimal for the body.  Check out these 3 reasons why protein intake at breakfast is important: 1)  Protein helps people feel full and satiated, and incorporating protein…

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Filed Under: Nutrition, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: breakfast, nutrition, protein, wellness

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