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Spice Up Your Protein Waffles
I love keeping Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix on hand. It can be used for many things (such as breading chicken), and it’s a great solution to cure a sweet tooth. I’ve made endless variations of pancakes and waffles using this mix, but I’d like to share some of the easiest ways to spice up your cakes!
The Truth about Dairy
There’s a lot of buzz around dairy as a food group, as it seems increasing numbers of people are choosing to cut dairy from their diets. I am not one to classify foods as “good” or “bad,” but I believe it’s important to consume a diet that makes you feel your best. Lately, there have been a lot of claims that dairy is “bad” for you; I’ve heard people say that it is full of bad fat, unhealthy chemicals, hormones, and indigestible proteins, of which can harm your GI tract, cause acne, increase your cancer risk, and cause other detrimental effects. If you enjoy having dairy products as part of your diet, this may concern you. So, is dairy “bad” for you? Let’s look at the research.
Spoiler: the known health benefits outweigh the suspected harms (on average).
Groceries for Gains: Grocery Shop with Me!
Welcome to week one of my new series: Groceries for Gains! I will be taking you grocery shopping with me every once in awhile. Although it’s very important to not that each human being requires different nutrition, I’m hoping that this series will spark some ideas for you. I’ll try my best to break down why I chose to include certain products and ingredients in my meals for the week.
I’m a major proponent of the idea that “food is fuel.” When I started the way of eating that I follow now, I couldn’t believe how good I felt. I went from waking up sluggish and recovering slowly to feeling satisfied, energized, and in high spirits each morning. I feel as if I recovery quickly from my workouts, and I attribute it to the way I eat. I don’t believe in “cheating” on a diet, and I don’t believe that foods can be “bad.” Everything in moderation. I do, however, believe that I prefer the way I feel when I strive to fuel myself with the nutrients I need.