Even though women make up more than half of the U.S. population, for the last 50 years, the treatment of women’s hearts has been largely based on medical research done on men. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death for U.S. women. Two out of three American women have at least one […]

Protein bars are the perfect snack for the woman-on-the-go!  For many protein bars have completely replaced a couple meals per day! Are you getting the nutrition you need from these snacks? 

The only “complete” plant-based protein in nature is soy, but there are other options available.   “Complete” proteins contain all the essential amino acids which are important to replenish after exercise to maintain muscle. If you prefer not to eat soy, you can also get plant protein powders made from pea, rice and hemp.  If […]

For most women, weight loss is a life long journey.  Whether you are trying to drop 5 pounds or 50 pounds, weight loss is  a frustrating process with the majority of us gaining it back within 2 years. The National Weight Control Registry’s study of 10,000 people who’ve kept pounds off found a few things in […]

            Easy-to-make! 395 calories per serving 20 grams of protein 96 mg calcium 335 mg of potassium All pastas dishes are higher in carbs, so enjoy with a dairy protein like burrata cheese (18 grams of protein, zero carbs), topped with olive oil and a few slices of fresh tomatoes. […]

Perfect lunch on the go! Easy-to-make, healthy salad with quinoa, broccoli, avocado, tomato, baby spinach, radish and olive oil in Mason jars. Recipe for one Mason jar, double recipe for 2 jars. Layer these ingredients in a mason jar: Cut florets from a head of broccoli, enough to fill bottom of jar Cut 3-4 cherry […]