Cold weather got you down? In need of a quick pick me up? This white bean, kale, and Al Fresco chicken sausage soup is the perfect remedy. Soups are my favorite during the winter time. This soup came together so quickly with the help of […]
Do you struggle with self love? Do you find yourself constantly picking yourself apart? “My arm looks so big, I have such a flat butt, why do my eyes look so puffy?” These are just a few things I ask myself on a weekly basis. […]
As you may know, I love making protein balls! I’m continuously recipe testing to make these the best they can be. And I’m constantly trying to come up with new flavors for you guys. I always want them to be packed with superfoods & of course protein.
Protein balls are my favorite go-to snack. They are so flavorful, as well as healthy. Not to mention they are super easy to make. I want to get the recipe perfect, but right now these will do.
I think they need some work, but you guys be the judge of that. They are super dense, but in a good way I promise!
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Instructions:
**if you decide to use the protein and the mixture seems to dry feel free to add a little more peanut butter or honey to make it more moist.
**Don’t hesitate to add in any extra superfoods (i.e., hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs)
These sweet potato burgers are absolutely unreal, but the star of this dish is definitely the roasted garlic spread. How Sweet Eats is an recipe queen! I found this recipe through instagram and I’m so excited about it. I’ve never roasted garlic before, but it […]
This baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken had so much more flavor than I was expecting, to be honest with you. But I think my favorite part about this dish was the fact that I made it all in one pan. Yes you read that right, ONE […]
Prioritizing sleep is extremely important for many reasons other than weight loss. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep should be something you do on a regular basis. Many people, who are dieting and working on improving their lifestyles, may not realize the importance of sleep.
You could be working out, eating well, and still not seeing results. You know how you feel after a poor night’s sleep? Well, that doesn’t just affect you mentally. It can take a toll on your metabolic rate as well, which could increase fat storage.
Giving your body the rest it needs can improve your overall performance throughout the day. Sleep is key to being rewarded for all your efforts. Between working, going to the gym, and eating well, sometimes we forget that sleep fuels all of those things.
Lack of sleep also makes you crave foods that you know you shouldn’t be eating. When you aren’t getting the proper amount of sleep every night you may wake up in a groggy state. Grogginess sometimes feels like you went out and drank alcohol the night before. When you drink alcohol, you may not make the best decisions. Whenever I am out partying, I end up eating something I shouldn’t have (i.e., buffalo fries, pizza, or that easy mac & cheese sitting in the cabinet.) Either way, sleep deprivation can impair your complex decision making, which in turn may lead you to eat that extra piece of cake that you clearly don’t need. Not getting enough sleep also makes you feel hungry when you are actually full. Despite adequate food intake, you somehow still feel hungry, and that’s mostly because you aren’t sleeping enough (or you’re not drinking enough water, but that’s another topic).
You know that muscle you’ve been working so hard to get? Well, without proper sleep that probably won’t happen. Why? Lack of sleep can decrease protein synthesis. Protein synthesis is your body’s ability to make muscle. Bottom line, sleep deprivation causes muscle loss, and increases fat storage.
Prioritizing sleep should be one of the main goals as soon as you start a weight loss journey. But, honestly you should prioritize it, regardless of your goals. Sleep deprivation can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, and more.
Of course, there really isn’t a hard number that applies to every person, but studies have shown that getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night is best for our bodies. There are many factors that go into leading a healthy lifestyle, and it’s much more than exercise and healthy eating. Be sure to continue learning what your body needs to live a long and healthy life.
I think these Chocolate Stuffed Blondies might just be the best sweet I’ve ever made. They are melt in your mouth good. The best part, they are made with all real ingredients. Thomas and I paired them with ice cream one night and it was […]
These coconut flour chocolate chip cookies didn’t stand a chance in our apartment. I think we ate them within 3 days, and we were holding back. So that’s telling you something, right? Instagram is a wonderful thing friends, because it helps me find amazing recipes […]
These Ground Turkey Lettuce wraps might be my new “go-to” dinner. They were so easy to make and packed with flavor. Cooking healthy can get boring sometimes so you need to find new recipes that get you excited about what you’re eating.
These lettuce wraps got me super excited! Thomas and I scarfed them down, but I still have some left over for lunch the next day. I highly recommend making a double batch of this stuff because it’s absolutely amazing. By the way, if you’re paleo these bad boys are Whole 30 Approved. Get to cooking!
Also, don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients they are all super easy and you might have most of them in your house already.
Ingredients:
For the Meat
For the Sauce:
Instructions:
**Like I said, these lettuce wraps might be really nice for vegans as well if they want to try it with tofu or just extra veggies.
***Feel free to pour it over some quinoa or rice if you’d like, but the lettuce wraps worked out really well.
Let me know if you make these Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps and please share your thoughts!
Happy Eating 🙂
I feel like people probably think I’m crazy with all these weird dessert combos I make. But I promise these chickpea blondies are too die for. You technically don’t even have to cook these if you’re in the mood for raw cookie dough. Grab some […]
