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               The term “complete protein” is a hot buzz word in the nutrition field.   But what does this actually mean?   Where are complete proteins found?   And why is it important to incorporate them into your diet?   I will answer all of these questions below! But First, Amino Acids             To understand what a complete protein is, you first need to know that when we say “protein,” we are actually talking about a group of 20 different molecules called amino acids.   Different foods may have different types and numbers of amino acids.   There are two types of amino acids: essential and nonessential. The nine essential amino acids are only found in food sources.   The remaining eleven amino acids are called nonessential amino acids because the body has the ability to produce them from essential amino acids. Many proteins are considered incomplete which means they only contain a few of the essential amino acids. So what is a complete protein

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Hands down. I could eat breakfast food for every meal. (and I have many times before). I wake up looking forward to breakfast. But what about those days when you know you’re about to have a crazy morning, you’re already getting up an hour earlier, and having time to make breakfast seems impossible? Breakfast on the go is the way to go! No, I don’t mean stopping for something at a fast food place. I mean making something easy and healthy right at home! You’ll save money and you’ll get to make exactly what you want. There are plenty of easy recipes to make in advance to keep you full and focused throughout your busy mornings. My uncle has referred to me multiple times as being part of the “microwave generation,” meaning we want everything at our fingertips immediately. Why should a balanced. breakfast be any different? One of my personal favorites is overnight oats. They’re full of fiber and protein t

    The truth about supplements     All right. It’s 2019. Currently we live in a society that pushes and breathes supplements and more supplements. There are many social influencers telling you that you should try these vitamins or this supplement and stating that you will achieve fat loss or increase your metabolism. Unfortunately there is no magic “pill” for either of these things but the worst part of it all is these vitamins/supplements can actually be DANGEROUS! Yes. Dangerous. Lets start with the basics. There many vitamins and minerals that are essential for our bodies (water-soluble vitamins, fat soluble vitamins, and major minerals). Water-soluble vitamins include: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Pantothenic Acid Biotin Folate Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Vitamin B6 Fat-soluble vitamins:  Vitamin A and Carotenoids Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Major minerals include: