protein

August 29, 2017

The Protein You Might be Overlooking

Pea protein is getting a lot of love lately – and deservedly so. It’s a quick, easy way to score a little extra protein, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan or are looking for an alternative to soy or dairy. But there’s another way to reap the benefits of pea protein and then some: Frozen peas. Yup. These little guys could be one of the most overlooked healthy convenience foods out there. They don’t spoil, […]
April 11, 2017

How much protein do you need, really?

Lately it seems like everyone’s trying to load up on protein – and for good reason! Protein helps you stay full and eat less. It builds muscle, keeping you lean and boosting your metabolism (double win!) Plus it takes six times more energy to digest than carbs or fat, so you don’t pack on as many calories. What’s not to love?   So I was pretty shocked when I came across some recent statistics[1] about […]