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Welcome to the Articles section. Here, you’ll find in-depth articles, honest product and restaurant reviews, and my personal thoughts on healthy living.

Beginners guide to high protein cooking, fried egg and seasoned chicken breast in a pan

Beginners Guide to High Protein Cooking

One question that I’ll get asked occassionally is where to begin when it comes to cooking high protein recipes and meals. It usually comes after they’ve watched a dozen or so recipe videos and they end up more…

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Eggbred Review

There’s something frustrating about finding a breakfast spot that looks promising on paper but leaves you waiting 20 minutes for a single burrito. I ran into that exact situation at EggBred in Seal Beach, and honestly, I almost…

Easy high-protein recipes for healthy, active lifestyles – Flexible Feasts

How To Hit Your Protein Goals On A Budget

This is a topic that I’m all too familiar with. You’re trying to hit your daily protein target, and every time you look at the grocery bill, it feels like the numbers are working against you. Protein is…

Holiday weight gain scale showing +10 lbs – common holiday season weight struggle

How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

You tell yourself you’ll get back on track in January. Then January turns into February, and those extra pounds are still there. The holiday season is the hardest time of year to maintain your weight because every gathering…

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High Protein Foods List

Since cooking for so many years now, I keep a running mental list of high-protein foods at the grocery store. It’s mainly because having a go-to list makes it easier to build meals that actually keep me full…

High protein foods that may support immune system health – Flexible Feasts

Can Protein Help Boost Your Immune System?

Most people think of vitamins when they want to support their immune system. Vitamin C, zinc, maybe some elderberry. There’s nothing wrong with that and I in fact take several different supplements for that. Protein rarely makes the…

10 highest protein and fiber foods for healthy high-protein meals and muscle building

Top 10 High Protein High Fiber Foods

If you are trying to hit a daily protein goal while getting enough fiber, you probably notice the two don’t overlap much. High-protein foods like chicken breast and Greek yogurt have little to no fiber. High-fiber foods like…

Exhausted athlete – signs you are not eating enough protein

Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

Hopefully this isn’t you. You wake up tired, you feel hungry an hour after eating, and your maybe even your hair seems to be thinning. You might blame it on stress, aging, or just a busy schedule. But…

How much protein do you need per day guide – daily protein intake recommendations for healthy adults

How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day?

When it comes to how much protein you need per day, you’ve probably heard this before: 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. You have probably seen it on a supplement label, heard it at the gym, or…

Magic Spoon Protein Pastries review — Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Frosted Strawberry flavors on a white plate

Magic Spoon Protein Pastries Frosted Strawberry and Cinnamon Brown Sugar Reviews

I didn’t know Magic Spoon came out with their own version of protein pop-tarts. When I spotted these at Costco, I had to give them a shot. As someone who is a budget-conscious shopper, the price seemed about…

7 cheapest protein sources displayed on a table – budget-friendly high-protein groceries

7 Cheapest High Protein Foods

Today, we’re going over seven cheap high protein foods and exactly how much protein each one gives you for the money. During my grocery haul at the local Albertson’s market, these seven ingredients cost me $23.27. All seven…

High-protein foods table spread – chicken, eggs, cottage cheese, and more

Benefits of a High Protein Diet

Most people think protein is just for bodybuilders and packing on muscle. When I first started lifting, I definitely fell for that. The reason a high protein diet makes you feel so different comes down to what happens…