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Knowing More About Protein Helps Us Make Better Health Program
Knowing More About Protein Helps Us Make Better Health Program

Have you ever thought about having a health program? Did you try to make one for yourself? Did you try to get help for the planning from someone else? How did it turn out for you?

We ask you so many questions because understanding your experience and your feeling is the first thing and the most important thing when looking for a healthy and happy life.

Today, we would like to talk about some myths of PROTEIN and that will explain a small part of the reason why we need a personal health program to help ourselves improve day by day.


Myth 1 - Protein magically builds muscle

One common myth revolves around eating protein such as peanut butter, meat, or other foods and magically getting big or strong muscles. Unfortunately, simply eating protein isn’t going to make you bulk up overnight. If you don’t exercise, the protein you eat won’t turn into muscle. You have to exercise regularly in addition to eating protein to see results.

Myth 2 - All protein is the same

Protein gets broken down into amino acids in your body. Does it really matter if it’s coming from a candy bar with nuts or a protein shake? The truth is that the source of the protein does matter. For example, animal and plant sources of protein aren’t identical. The main difference is that many plant sources don’t have all the essential amino acids your body requires. In addition, it’s harder for your body to extract some of the protein from plant sources.

What’s The Next - A Health Plan

Now we know that if we want to gain more muscle, we not only need to eat protein but need a consistent exercise plan with it. Now we know that the protein from different food has a different function to our body so that we need to know more about the food we eat.

To start the health plan, you need to set your goal. Is losing weight more important than gaining muscle? Or the opposite? Then you can set up your exercise plan and the amount needs for the protein. After that, you can try to make a meal plan and try to get protein from different sources to ensure you have different kinds of protein that you need.

Maybe it does need a little bit more effort, but then on the day you make your goal, you will feel more sense of accomplishment and joy.

Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats
Orange Creamsicle Overnight Protein Oats

Delicious and refreshing oatmeal packed with protein. These pudding-like overnight oats are perfect on the go breakfast. They’re made in a mason jar or any takeaway jar making them a super morning time saver when you need a quick grab and go healthy solution.

Even better? They boast over 15g protein and contain over 1/3 of your daily fiber. Under 275 calories these are super healthy!

  • Prep: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt

1/2 package serving Crave It Orange Creamsicle SmoothZ protein powder (grab n go box)

1 tsp honey or agave

1 tsp chia seeds

a few sections of mandarin oranges or clementines

Directions:

1- Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake it!

2- Top with fresh oranges.

3- Let sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 275
Protein: 15 grams
Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Tuxedo Protein Cheesecake Dessert Recipe! The better for your dessert made this way! A layer of chocolate mousse topped with vanilla no-bake cheesecake and a sprinkle of chocolate wafer cookies makes a to die for dessert without all the guilt.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 1 cup

 

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PUDDING LAYER:

1/2 Scoop Chocolate Dreamin 0 Sugar Smoothz Protein Powder by Crave It (or substitute with 1/2 package of our regular SmoothZ Grab 'n' Go Package)

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

medium-sized ripe banana, frozen

 

CHEESECAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS:

1/2 scoop Madagascar Vanilla 0 Sugar Premium Protein Blend (Crave It) or substitute with 1/2 package of our Grab n Go Tahitian Vanilla Smoothz)

3 tbsp low or no-fat cream cheese (soft)

3 tbsp All Natural Whipped Topping

 

Directions

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PUDDING LAYER:

1- Place all the ingredients into any standard blender or food processor in the order listed above and blend until smooth and creamy.

2- Pour into your glass dish and set aside.

 

CHEESECAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS:

1- In a small bowl beat cream cheese with protein powder until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping.

2- Top your chocolate mousse layer with your cheesecake layer and sprinkle 1/4 wafer cookie on top

3- Enjoy! (can be refrigerated and made ahead of time!)

Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta
Easy and Delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta

This easy pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 lb favorite dried pasta

Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese ball box mix

8 oz. Cream Cheese

2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts

2/3 cup milk or cream

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the pan.

2- Cover with the lid and sear for 5 minutes on one side.

3- Flip and sear 5 to 6 more minutes, or until cooked through.

4- Remove the chicken from let cool. After a few minutes, chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

5- Keep sauté pan on medium heat and add your cream cheese, Do You Bake? Pesto Cheese-ball mix and milk. Stir until completely combined and smooth. Simmer mixture.

6- While chicken is cooking and sauce is simmering, boil the pasta along with the broccoli (in a large pot of salted boiling water) until al dente, about 8 minutes.

7- Drain the pasta water and return the pasta to the pot.

8- Stir in your pesto sauce and chopped chicken.

9- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10- Toss in a few sundried tomatoes (optional) for pretty color.

11- Enjoy!

Donut Ice Cream Sandwich
Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

Forget the donut shop variation! Make yours from home! An indulgent 'un-fried' way to enjoy THIS decadent and fun summer dessert.

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Ingredients

Grandpas Chocolate Donut Mix (or Cinnamon Sugar donut Mix)

4 tbsp softened butter

large eggs

1 cup of water

3 to 4 tbsp milk (for glaze)

1/2 cup favorite ice cream per donut sandwich

Directions

1- Preheat oven 350F.

2- Combine contents of donut mix package with your eggs, water, and softened butter.

3- Pour mixture into a donut pan about 2/3 full.

4- Bake 8 - 12 minutes until donuts set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5- Let cool completely and remove from pan.

6- Cut in half and freeze for 20 minutes on a cookie sheet.

7- Remove ice cream from the freezer and soften 1/2 cup portions in the microwave for 20 seconds.

8- Remove Donuts from the freezer, spread ice cream on one half and top with your other half. Glaze with the glaze inside your box by adding 3 - 4 tablespoons of milk. Top with favorite toppings or roll in sprinkles.

9- Easy as 1 - 2 – 3!

Stuffed Squash
Stuffed Squash

Stuffed squash is a dish that will work for just about any winter squash. This is a quick and healthy way to serve up dinner in a single nature-made dish.   

Using leftover Do You Bake? Rosemary & Stage stuffing blend makes for a perfect filling alongside your chorizo and cheddar cheese.  A cozy winter night dish

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Serves 4

Ingredients

yellow squash cut in half

6 oz. chorizo sausage

1 cup cooked Do You Bake? Sage-Rosemary Stuffing Mix

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp Butter

Salt and pepper

Pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinegar reduction for garnish

Directions

1- Prepare your Do You Bake? Sausage & Apple Stuffing Mix ahead of time or use your leftovers from last night's dinner! Follow the box directions.

2- Lay the squash down on a buttered or oiled baking sheet and spoon out the seeds to make a hollow cavity in the squash.

3- Season lightly and then mound the prepared stuffing into each.

4- Top with the sausage and then bake for 10-12 minutes in a 400-degree oven or until the squash is soft and the sausage is browned.

5- At that point sprinkle the cheese over top and bake for an additional minute or two to melt the cheese.

6- Serve on a simple plate garnished with pumpkin seeds and balsamic vinegar.Also great as a side dish!