Disclosure: Sponsored by Dannon @Oikos. I have been compensated for my time. Opinions are my own. I am partnering with Dannon Oikos as I am big fan of making sure people get satisfying protein at every meal and snack. We’ve all heard that including protein in the diet is one of the keys to helping […]

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I’m so excited to share some fun new summer menu options with you at one of my family’s FAVORITE go-to restaurants….PANERA BREAD! I’m absolutely thrilled about the opportunity to partner with Panera Bread and to be able to tell my followers and their fans about all the clean options when ordering from their menu. As […]

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Looking for a yummy, new high protein option for breakfast? I got one for you! Check out my latest recipe creation that provides satisfying protein in addition to juicy and delicious fruit using Flatout’s Protein UP flatbread.   High Protein Berry Breakfast Pizza Serving Size: 1 Ingredients1 Flatout ProteinUP Flatbread Core 12 1 teaspoon butter […]

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A savory breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, bacon and avocado is the perfect way to start the day. To create this tasteful breakfast sandwich, 5 simple ingredients are needed. To start, prepare a medium size egg omelet or egg scramble seasoned with black pepper. On one side of the flatbread, place the egg omelet or […]

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This 6-minute Black Bean Chicken Taco Pizza delivers triple the protein with triple the flavor. To prepare this taco pizza, pre-bake 2 Flatout flatbreads at 375 degrees for 2 minutes. In a mixing bowl, season 4 oz of cooked chicken with 1 teaspoon of your choice of taco seasoning. Once mixed well, spread the chicken over the […]

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Who doesn’t love caprese anything? I have a whole board on Pinterest devoted to my obsession with caprese. I also love my panini machine so here is my latest recipe using one of my faves, Flatout Ancient Grains Foldit Protein as my base for the sandwich. It has 10 grams of satisfying protein! Avocado Caprese […]

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I love it when a recipe goes viral. Well, my BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza has so I wanted to give you a few modifications and also share a great video. As a healthy, low-calorie, protein packed option, this BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is both satisfying and convenient enough to incorporate into your weekly meal plans, […]

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This delish recipe will satisfy your tastebuds and your appetite while taking only minutes to prepare! Skinny Tuna Avocado Wrap Serving Size: 1 Ingredients1 can of tuna, drained 1 Flatout 100% Whole Wheat Flatbread 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 avocado 1/4 onion, chopped 3 tablespoons light mayo 1/2 cup baby spinach3.1https://nutritionexpert.com/blog/2016/03/skinny-tuna-avocado-wrap/ Stir together the first […]

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What is Grass-Fed? Until the 1940’s almost all cattle in the U.S ate grass. This all changed as the demand for beef and dairy products increased leading to a desire to improve the efficiency of beef and dairy production. Most cows are now fed a grain-based diet and treated with hormones to fatten them quickly […]

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With swimsuit season right around the corner you may be one of the many people that would like to shed some unwanted winter pounds.  Protein can help you accomplish that weight loss goal!  I typically recommend about 0.7-0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight.  So if you weight 150lbs, you would require approximately […]

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We’re talking about EGGS!  The USDA recently completed nutrition analysis from twelve different egg sources. Results showed eggs were 14% lower in cholesterol than the last testing that was completed in 2002! This means one large egg has 185 mg of cholesterol. The test also showed vitamin D levels increased by 64% to 41 IU. […]

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You may think that nutrition is too difficult; that there are too many rules to keep in mind. Yes, there are a lot of target numbers, exceptions, nutrients, and more, but really it is simpler than you think. How you feel when you are eating well is the ultimate way to track your nutrition. Instead […]

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With the summer weather almost upon us, it’s time to get out the barbeque and invite friends and family over for backyard entertaining.  While a lot of the typical summer barbeque dishes are not-so-healthy, there’s lots of little tricks you can use to make them healthier.  The best part is that you still get to […]

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A whole-grain seed with South American roots, and referred to by the ancient Incas as their “mother grain,” quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is gaining tremendous appeal among the health-conscious. Packed with essential nutrients including protein, vitamins E and B6, and magnesium, the quinoa plant has ties to uber-healthy greens like chards and spinach. Here are four […]

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Grocery stores are great places to load up on nutrition superstars like fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, and high-quality protein sources.  Unfortunately, it’s also very easy to pick up other, not-so-healthy items while you’re there too.  While shopping the perimeter is always a good rule to follow, there are lots of other little ways […]

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Yes, it is the same seed used for those once popular Chia Pet planters, but did you know chia seeds can also serve as a great nutritional snack or addition to other foods? As an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, protein, and omega-3s the chia seed is on many people’s list of “super foods”. Here […]

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Now that you’ve heard about Greek yogurt, one of the newest protein superstars out there, the next step is figuring out which one to buy!  Greek yogurt is really starting to make its mark in grocery stores, with new brands popping up all over the place.  It is thicker, richer and nutritionally superior to most […]

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