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High-Protein Pumpkin Recipes

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Hey, hey! Now that’s it’s the second week of October, I think we’re even more obsessed with all things pumpkin. I mean, you walk into Trader Joe’s and, holy cow, pumpkin overload. I actually really love pumpkin, so I don’t mind seeing it everywhere. It’s just all the more reason to eat it, right? I also really love meals and snacks that are both tasty and filling, so creating a round-up of high-protein pumpkin recipes was an easy decision. That said, here are some of my very favorite pumpkin recipes that also just happen to be packed with satisfying protein! Enjoy!! Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Protein Balls No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars Pumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oatmeal (Wicked Good) Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie Paleo Pumpkin Muffins from Carrots 'N' Cake http://ift.tt/2cV9siP

Is Your Toothpaste Full Of Carcinogens? Check this list…

I do everything I can to take really good care of my teeth – brushing, flossing, regular dental cleanings, and avoiding sticky, sugary candy and soda. Bad teeth and gum health are linked to all sorts of health issues. Not … Continued The post Is Your Toothpaste Full Of Carcinogens? Check this list… appeared first on Food Babe . from Food Babe http://ift.tt/2drSRJw

Why the Variety of Your Protein Sources Matters

5-Ingredient Chicken Sausage with Braised Red Cabbage

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While attending culinary school years ago, I learned how to make classic braised red cabbage with a lengthy ingredient list, including some foods the average cook doesn’t tend to keep on hand. But that doesn’t mean you should have to miss out on the comfort and deliciousness of braised red cabbage on any night of the week. A little sweet, a little briny, this fall-inspired dish will warm your tummy. The leftovers are even tasty when enjoyed cold when you’re super-hungry and in a hurry. Red cabbage is a low-cal, low-carb vegetable, and an excellent source of vitamin C. When selecting chicken sausage, look for “natural” varieties, which are widely available in stores now in different flavors, like apple. My favorite type of chicken sausage for this recipe is savory herb. I like to round out the meal with quinoa pilaf or garlic toast. 5-Ingredient Chicken Sausage with Braised Red Cabbage Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes 12 ounces precooked chicken sausage li

Understanding Proper Programming to Get Strong

This, That, and a Cook Smarts Deal!

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^^That’s the face of joy when I told him he could pick out a small toy from the $1 section of a toy store. What you don’t see is the meltdown after he asked for 5 big, expensive toys and I said no. <insert big eye emoji here> I had a similar meltdown when I made a pumpkin pie smoothie for Mazen this week. “BUT IT’S NOT GREEN!!!” he said with tears in his eyes. I’d consider that an indirect win for spinach 🙂 We’ve been doing  a lot of green smoothies “for our muscles.” Raspberries and banana over cranberry clusters cereal from Trader Joes. That was some good cereal! For lunch I went to Timbercreek Market one day and had this delicious kale salad with crispy chickpeas. Little sea salt chocolate guy for dessert! Featured lunch #2 – Ina Garten’s chicken salad with Nut Thins and aged cheddar. Mazen had his second official visit to the dentist and got a thumbs up for his white little teeth. You should have seen the smile on his face when the hygienist started raising th