Tag: fibre
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Are Canned Beans Healthy? What You Need to Know About Additives (+ My High-Protein Bean Pot Recipe!)
Plant-forward • High-fibre • Cozy & budget friendly National Bean Day seemed like the perfect day to share this. When you’re working toward better health, weight loss, or simply eating more whole foods, you’ve probably found yourself scanning ingredient labels a little more closely. And if you’ve ever looked at a can of beans and…
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High-Protein Veggie Lentil Pasta Sauce (Easy, Delicious, & 33g Protein Meal!)
You know those nights when you just start cleaning out the fridge and throwing things into a pot… and somehow it turns into something amazing?That’s exactly how this recipe happened. I had veggies that needed using, an open block of tofu, and some sauces I wanted to finish — so I tossed everything together, added…
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The Best Crunchy Toppers for High-Protein Salads (Soybeans vs Walnuts vs Pecans vs Pumpkin Seeds)
If you’re anything like me, a salad just isn’t complete without a little crunch.But not all crunchy toppings are created equal—especially when you’re aiming for high protein, balanced fats, calorie deficit and ingredients that support women’s health over 40. Today we’re comparing four delicious options you may already have in your pantry: ✔ Dry-roasted soybeans✔ Walnuts✔…
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Freekeh: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Grain You Need in Your Plant-Based Kitchen
(Plus: A Budha Bowl and 2 Breakfast Recipes) If you’ve been looking for a new whole grain that’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with nutrients to support midlife energy and metabolism—say hello to freekeh. Most people know quinoa as the high-protein grain, but freekeh deserves just as much hype. It’s one of the oldest cultivated grains in the…
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Meal Prep = Less Stress, Better Nutrition 🌿
How Weekend Prep Helps Me Stay on Track with Protein, Fibre & Calories If there’s one habit that’s made the biggest difference in my health journey, it’s weekend meal prep. Taking a couple of hours on Saturday or Sunday to plan and prep my meals sets me up for success all week long — not…
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Is a Fibre Deficiency Secretly Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
You’ve been eating clean.You’ve added more protein.You’re even choosing the healthier snacks. So why hasn’t the scale budged… or worse, why are you still fighting cravings and energy crashes? 😩 Here’s the thing: it might not be about what you are eating, but about what’s missing.And for many women over 40, that missing piece is fiber. The…