Quinoa is pronounced keen-wa), and is a grain that comes from South America. It is an ancient super food of the Inca civilization, known as the mother grain. NUTRITION: Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. It is a great source of fiber and loaded with many vitamins and minerals such as heart-healthy
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Again think protein and fiber to help fill you up for your snacks! Protein choices may include, deli meats, dairy, edamame (soybeans), nuts and more. Fiber choices may include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and more. Here are some of my favorites. Greek yogurt – 10 to 15 grams of protein per serving! Make sure
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Think protein and fiber to help fill you up! Here are some of my favorites * 15-20 peanuts (try honey roasted, smoked, or even butter toffee to satisfy your cravings) * turkey pepperoni or Canadian bacon pizza slices with whole grain crackers (watch the sodium – make sure the rest of the meals are lower)
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Greek yogurt is a wonderful choice for nutrition and lower in calories! Plus you get a great protein punch (15 gm/cup) and good source of calcium. Most yogurts contain about 6 gms of protein. In addition, Greek yogurt can replace foods such as fresh cream, mayonnaise and sour cream, that have a much higher number
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