We have some things to talk about.
I put up a poll in my instagram stories last week asking if I did a free, public workshop (it's been awhile since my last one!), what would you want me to discuss? Well cravings and protein were a dead tie and thankfully for me that's an easy fix as those 2 things are SO intertwined.
So, next Monday February 12th at 8 PM Eastern I will be hosting The Protein + Cravings Connection Workshop. We will be diving into the reasons for our cravings and how to overcome them, why protein is important, how much we need (you'll know how much you, personally, need), how we're supposed to time that, and some tips on exactly how to get in that much protein (whether you're an omnivore or a vegetarian). I'll also share my personal protein goal and how I manage that.
It's free and if you can't make it live but are interested, sign up anyway because those who sign up will also get the replay.
In the meantime, let me share some items I like to have on hand always or often to help me reach my protein goals. Keep in mind I'm a vegetarian (who doesn't promote vegetarianism. More on that here) so if you do eat meat, fish and dairy, that's great! It'll be much easier for you.
This pasta gives me 20g protein with each serving and only 6g net carbs
Their rice has 20g protein per serving too
I typically have this protein powder on hand at least in vanilla, chocolate peanut butter, and unflavored (so I can add to savory dishes)
This plant-based collagen (I have it in a canister)
I like these protein bars specifically in this flavor (creamy peanut butter and sea salt b/c it has more protein and less sugar than their other flavors)
I'm a fan of these protein bars too in peanut butter cup and peanut butter chocolate chip -- Jagger got his ninja coach onto these recently :-P
Nut butters
Seed butters
Various nuts and seeds
Usually have some frozen edamame on hand
Organic, sprouted tofu happens sometimes (maybe 1-2 times a month for me?)
The kids eat this more than me, but this cereal does make a delicious snack or dessert at 8g protein and very low sugar / carbs! Just a few ingredients and grain free. All of the flavors are great so we get the variety pack and work our way through. I made this post on turning it into an entire PFF-balanced meal, too.
Unbun bagels (I get from Whole Foods)
Treeline fermented cashew cream cheese adds 3g protein (also a Whole Foods find)
Eggs + egg whites are my savior
Chickpea pasta like this bundle of rotini or this single box of spaghetti
Different kinds of beans
Nutritional yeast adds 8g protein and aa cheesy flavor to sauces and dips
Chickpeas
Lentils
Egglife wraps
Simple Mills protein pancake + waffle mix
Marys Gone Crackers -- this one is great with 5g per serving
Hope that helps get the creative (protein) juices flowing and I'll see you on Monday night!
XO,
Tara
Didn't sign up for the workshop yet? Do that right here.