When it comes to protein brownies, the popular choice has always been to use beans to impart the chewy, richness we think of when it comes to brownies. I've never liked any of the bean-based brownie recipes I've tried. If you want to make delicious brownies that not only taste amazing but are also packed with protein and fiber - you should use hemp protein! I've always thought that there was a missed opportunity having such an affordable, nutrient rich protein powder without having recipes that didn't taste distinctly...green. Your search is over.
0 Comments
Fuel: we must eat enough to fuel our ability to do things we enjoy Nutrition: we must consider the specific raw components the body requires in response to activity and where the balance lies (E.g. Endurance exercise vs. bodybuilding) Health: is "the optimal interplay of the body's organs". What and how much vitamins and nutrients do I need to avoid deficiencies? What special considerations do I have (i.e. vegan, Celiac, dairy sensitivity, etc.)? Building Muscle: you need a minimum amount of protein to avoid muscle wasting - a health related goal. You need an optimal amount of protein to build lean muscle - a fitness related goal. These are all slightly different criteria, but none of them can be achieved without nutrient dense food. There are no magic foods that provide a blueprint to the perfect body, but a perfect body cannot be built out of gummy bears ;) As adapted from Tom Venuto's book The Body Fat Solution In his best-selling book The Body Fat Solution, Tom Venuto espouses simplicity over novelty and sustainable, real-world solutions to weight-loss and weight-management. Many diets that restrict certain foods, or focus too closely on isolated nutrients, hormones, "magic bullets" are cast aside in favour of simple lifestyle changes. The big picture is "synergy", and your success depends upon a "total-life approach that addresses all of the true root causes of the body fat problem in every area of your life - physical, mental, emotional, and social."
The causes of obesity make it a complex issue, but the physiology of body-fat is actually quite simple. It is nothing more than energy balance. Fat metabolism is an intricate area of study, but "you don't need to understand electricity to light your home, you only need to flip the switch". It's amazing to me that most people I meet know intuitively how to lose weight; they just start eating less. They are correct in their conclusion, but seldom successful in execution. I know I need lumber and nails to build a home (a permit helps too), but that knowledge is useless without the blueprints. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to be an expert to understand these blueprints, you just have to be willing to follow them. In the introduction to his book, Tom remarks on how he built his own physique following a short list of crucial principles.
I will attempt to expand on these points on a weekly basis. |
NANAIMO'S BEST kettlebell group, strength & fitness classes | (250) 713-1262
CategOries
All
Archives
February 2024
|