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How Much Protein Do We Actually Need?
Nutrients in food are critical for building and repairing body tissues and for regulating digestion, energy production and muscle contraction. The human body needs fuel in the form of calories from all three macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each macro plays an important role in the body and has specific functions. With all the hype around macros, and how much or little we really need of each, it seems that following a higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate diet is the way to go. Or is it? Should we be eating more protein than carbohydrates or fat? What are the best sources of protein—animal or plant based? Let’s break it down.
New Business Cards
I just recently printed some new business cards through Boss Office Works in Killington Vermont.
Your business card, bearing your logo and contact information, may be your most important marketing tool. A well designed business card will create a new client’s first impression of you and your company. When networking to grow a small business, a professionally designed business card is an invaluable employee, working tirelessly to represent your company to the world.
Boss Office Works offers competitive prices for printing and design of business cards, posters, and brochures, as well as web design. I am happy to work with them and am excited about my new cards.
Check out their website at Bossofficeworks.com
Raw Breakfast Energy Bars
Makes 6 bars- Ingredients:
- 8 dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1-2 Tbsp. coconut oil, softened
- dash of salt
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. cacao nibs
- optional: coconut butter, softened
Directions Combine dates, sunflower seeds, almonds, shredded coconut, coconut oil and salt in food processor or blender until textured batter is formed (about 2-3 minutes). Start with 1 tablespoon coconut oil and add more if blending is difficult. Transfer to bowl and stir chia seeds and cacao nibs into batter. Use hands to form batter into rectangular shape (about 1/2″ thick) on baking sheet. Place in freezer for 10 minutes to harden. Remove and slice into bars. Drizzle or spread coconut butter on top (if using). Store in refrigerator.