Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s got it all, right? Yummy, gooey, ooey goodness from tip to crunchy crust. But if you’re eating a regular old pizza—you know the kind loaded with processed meat and cheese—you’re not doing your body any favors. How about a pizza makeover with a pesto pizza recipe that includes superfood goodness from organic greens? Yes--a pizza that's actually good for you?
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If there’s one dessert that screams summer, it’s key lime pie. The tartness and sweetness practically melt in your mouth with a light goodness that’s truly sublime! This key lime pie recipe gets a few health boosts.
First, there is no refined sugar in the recipe, making it a much healthier dessert than most. It also uses cashews and avocados for the filling, giving it a light and fluffy feel with the bonus of healthy plant fats. Plus, this recipe also calls on organic greens powder, which not only enhance that gorgeous green color we love, but it also delivers a healthy nutritional boost of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. You can use a blended greens powder (like our mustHave greens), or choose your favorite single-ingredient or greens powder blend. You can even take this recipe a step further by making your own nut-based crust, or you can use a traditional pie-crust recipe. Makes one 12-inch pie Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cashews (soaked for one hour in enough water to completely cover the nuts) 2 just-ripe avocados 1.1/4 cups lime juice 2 limes, zested 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup 2 tablespoons coconut water or nondairy milk 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil/butter 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon organic greens powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt *one lime sliced for garnish Directions Place everything into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until creamy, careful not to blend to the point of creating heat in the machine. Gently pour the filling into your prepared pie crust and place into your freezer to set for three hours. Transfer the cooled pie to the refrigerator until serving. Top with fresh coconut whipped cream and twist lime slices onto the top for decoration. SOURCE: theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/35477381-key-lime-pie-recipe-with-organic-greens-powder TAGS:Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein They come in all shades of green: organic greens powders are as popular as organic green juices. It’s not surprising: an organic greens powder can deliver a host of nutrients in a small spoonful. They’re portable, take up way less room in the fridge than bunches and bunches of fresh greens, and they can last a lot longer.
But choosing organic greens powder can be difficult: do you want wheatgrass or oatgrass? Or how about spirulina? Or powdered spinach? What separates the good from the great, the nutrient-rich from the trendy? Just like not all green foods are created equal, neither are green powders. But one rule of thumb generally exists: you’re better off with greens than without. Still, that doesn’t exactly make combing through the options simple. Some green powders are better for detoxification, such as wheatgrass, alfalfa and chlorella. Some are better for energy: spirulina, oat grass, powdered leafy greens like spinach or kale. Some do double duty: wheatgrass, for example, is a potent detoxifier, but it can also boost energy for some people. And all are abundant in key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Keep in mind that as potent and healthy as green powders are that word 'organic' really matters. Organically produced green powders are free from harmful pesticides and herbicides, which are the last thing you want in a food that’s supposed to help you detox or give you energy! Those chemicals won’t negate the vitamin and mineral content of a food (although science is split on that), but you can do your body (and the farmers who grew your greens) a huge favor in sticking with organic. Also keep in mind the quality of the greens. Mixes and blends can be a great way to get multiple greens into your body (we sell a blend called mustHave greens), but beware of added sugars and fillers, which can sneak into ingredients lists along with the greens. SOURCE: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/35042117-how-to-choose-the-best-organic-greens-powder TAGS:Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein The mighty cashew is as versatile as it is delicious plain. It’s a meaty, creamy nut that makes an excellent substitute for dairy products and this cashew crème recipe with organic greens powder is no exception.
Now, you may be wondering: what do you do with a cashew crème? But the more appropriate question may just be: what can’t you do with it? Because the cashew is so versatile, this crème recipe can serve as a sweet or savory base: Use it as a creamy pasta sauce, add it to smoothies, turn it into a salad dressing, make it into a dessert, add it to smoothies, dips, even homemade ice cream! The possibilities teeter towards the endless end of the spectrum and you’ll find so much joy in having this cashew crème recipe around that you’ll just be itching for more ways to use it. Of course, there’s one other important aspect to this recipe: we add organic greens powder and for very good reason. Like cashews, organic greens (we’re partial to oat and alfalfa grass, chlorella, spirulina, and kale in our mustHave greens) are also quite versatile and incredibly nutritious. Just a one-tablespoon serving of our mustHave greens includes 80 percent of the RDA for vitamin C, 40 percent for vitamin A and zinc, 8 percent of vitamin B12, 2 grams of protein and a host of other nutritional benefits including vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium. Plus, like cashews, organic greens powder works in dishes both sweet and savory. They add a nice earthy flavor without being too overbearing. Cashew Crème Recipe with Organic Greens Powder Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in several cups of water for 4-6 hours ½ cup water 1-2 teaspoons of greens powder pinch sea salt Directions Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. Place into food processor or blender with ½ cup water, greens and salt. Blend until smooth. To make chia porridge: add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup water. Let soak for twenty to thirty minutes. Stir in a few spoonfuls of cashew crème and serve. For salad dressing: Mix ¼ cup cashew crème with 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice of one lemon, dash of red wine vinegar and chopped fresh herbs. Blend well. SOURCE: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/34920325-cashew-creme-recipe-with-organic-greens-powder TAGS:Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein Chances are that your workout gear--whether you’re heading to a spin class, hitting the Stairmaster, or setting up for a round at the gym lifting weights—includes a full bottle of water, maybe even several. But new research says that might not be a good idea at all. In fact, the experts warn that it could be putting your health at risk.
According to a panel of experts writing in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, excessive fluid intake during physical activity brings a great risk. "Fluid intake recommendations suggesting that athletes begin to drink fluids before the onset of the sensation of thirst were targeting those exercising in situations where high sweat rates were present and dehydration could evolve rapidly with known medical and performance outcomes," the panel wrote. "Unfortunately, this advice fostered the misconception that thirst is a poor guide to fluid replacement in lower sweat rate situations. We believe that this has facilitated individuals choosing to inadvertently adopt overdrinking." Among the risks, overdrinking during physical activity can include lightheadedness, confusion, and nausea, and more serious injuries such as cerebral edema, where the brain swells from too much water. “At least 14 athletes — including a woman who died two days after completing the Marine Corps Marathon in 2002 — are believed to have died from drinking too much during exercise in a condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia or EAH,” reports the Washington Post. While instances of cerebral edema are rare, it’s still a warranted consideration for watching fluid intake and drinking only when thirsty. The experts recommend avoiding reflexive drinking, such as when you finish a rep as well as avoiding excessive water consumption immediately before or after intense physical activity. If you’re properly hydrated—drinking enough water throughout your day—you shouldn’t need to consume excess water during exercise. SOURCE: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/35149125-drinking-too-much-water-while-exercising-is-risky-scientists-warn TAGS: Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein Preparing for a killer workout takes some steps beyond just getting off of the couch: You’ve got to get into your workout gear, hydrate, and usually, eat something that’s going to give you energy. Enter fitness foods, those bars, drinks and other foods marketed to us as fitness appropriate. But what a recent study found may shock you.
According to the research, published in the recent issue of the Journal of Marketing Research, people who consumed fitness-promoting foods, actually ate more and exercised less. “In the study, half of the 162 participants received a bag of trail mix labeled simply ‘Trail mix snack,’ while the other half were given the same mix, but with a label that said ‘Fitness snack’ and showed a picture of running shoes,” reports Yahoo Health. “They were told they were taking part in a taste test, but actually, researchers were measuring how much trail mix they ate.” According to the researchers the disparity between the two groups wasn’t huge, but for people who said they were watching their weight and even trying to consume fewer calories, the difference was noticeable. “People with the highest score on a diet restriction questionnaire ate approximately 200 more calories of the ‘Fitness snack’ trail mix than the regular kind,” reports Yahoo “Fitness-cued foods are compatible with restrained eaters’ long-term goals,” study author Joerg Koenigstorfer, PhD, professor of sport and health management at Technische Universitat Munchen in Munich, Germany told Yahoo. “The claims reduce the conflict between eating enjoyment and weight control. This compatibility absolves restrained eaters from having to watch their weight and licenses them to pursue the eating enjoyment goal.” The researchers say the food labels may be partly to blame when it comes to how much or how vigorously people exercise. According to the study, when asked to cycle on stationary bike “as hard as you want and feel like at the moment,” the weight conscious participants burned the fewest calories after eating a snack branded as a “fitness snack” over regular snacks. For the people though who weren’t weight conscious, they actually burned more calories after eating the fitness snack. “One may have expected that restrained eaters would be more physically active in the presence of fitness-branded food; however, we show that the opposite is true,” Koenigstorfer tells Yahoo Health. “Eating fitness-branded food compensates for actual physical activity in restrained eaters.” The findings mirror previous research that shows people tend to eat more calories when they believe they’re eating a healthy snack. It’s a phenomenon called the “health halo.” A study from Cornell University found that “people estimate that organic cookies and chips have fewer calories than non-organic versions,” reports Yahoo. But the studies don’t mean you have to fall victim to poorer workouts or overeating. Mindful eating and even working with a trainer can help to keep your fitness goals. source: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/34591237-do-fitness-foods-sabotage-exercise-and-weight-loss-goals Tags:Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein blonde women train her abdominals
Exercise is crucial to our health. There’s no question about it, particularly when we spend so much of our time these days parked at desks or on the couch. But it turns out, some women may benefit from exercise more than others, finds a new study. And those benefits could amount to achieving weight loss goals. “Women in the study who had certain genetic markers gained weight after following a strength-training regimen for a year, whereas women who didn't have those markers lost weight after following the same regimen,” researchers told LiveScience. The researchers were looking at genes that have been connected with an increased risk of developing obesity. “The findings may mean that women whose genes predispose them to obesity need to do more exercise to get their desired weight-loss results, and may also need to pay more attention to their diet, study author Yann C. Klimentidis, an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Arizona in Tucson told to LiveScience. DNA samples from 84 women between the ages of 30 to 65 were analyzed in the study. The women performed high-intensity workouts along with moderate impact exercises for at least one hour daily for three days each week over the course of the year. The women were grouped by their genetic risk of obesity. "There is just a higher wall to climb if you have a high genetic predisposition [for obesity]," Klimentidis said. However, he noted that "exercise is good [for your health] in lots of ways, not just body composition and weight." What the researchers noted was that exercise had a greater impact on women’s weight loss goals and overall body fat in the women at a lower genetic risk for obesity than in the women whose risk was higher. In fact, the women at higher risk of obesity actually gained 2.6 pounds during the study, versus the women at lower risk, who lost an average of 2.9 pounds. The at-risk group also maintained their percentage of body fat during the study period while the low-risk group lost an average of 2.7 percent of their body fat. The study shows that "the benefit that one might get from exercise is going to depend on their level of the genetic risk [of obesity]," Klimentidis said. While the connection isn’t exactly clear how genetic predisposition impacts the benefits of exercise on the body, but a couple of theories exist: “One possibility is that these genes may interact with exercise through physiological mechanisms such as satiety, taste and regulation of energy expenditure,” reports LiveScience. “But it's also possible that people who have a low genetic risk for obesity may also respond differently to doing more exercise, in terms of how much they eat and how much energy they expend, compared with those with a high risk, according to the study.” Source: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/18778180-not-losing-weight-from-exercise-your-dna-could-be-to-blame-study-finds Tags: Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein, Grass Fed Whey Protein If you visit the nation’s National Parks for unadulterated majestic beauty and serenity, you’re not alone. Millions of people trek to the U.S. National Parks every year. But park concessions have long been the antithesis of their surroundings: serving unhealthy processed foods. That’s all about to change. “We want the food to be as memorable as the scenery,” Kathy Kupper, public affairs specialist for the National Park Service, told Specialty Food News. Over the last several years, the Park Service’s Healthy Parks Healthy People U.S. initiative has helped the National Parks set healthy food guidelines for its concession areas, with an emphasis on local and sustainable food options. “Under the guidelines, at least 30 percent of a restaurant’s beverage selection must have no added sugar; half servings or reduced portion sizes must be offered when possible; and better-for-you products should be placed more noticeably in grab-and-go outlets to encourage healthier choices,” reports Specialty Food News. “The standards have been applied on a voluntary basis with existing concession contracts, and are required with new or renewing contracts.” While many people make park-going a picnic kind of stay, bringing in their own food and beverages, the concession areas actually do a huge amount of business, serving more than 23 million park-goers every year. The National Park Service manages more than 250 foodservice outlets in 75 parks. Parks like Muir Woods, which are nearer to urban environments where it’s easier to access fresh and healthy food have been some of the first to adopt the shift. “Muir Woods in Marin County, north of San Francisco, serves cage-free egg salad on organic nine-grain bread,” reports Specialty Food News. “Kiosks along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offer freshly made sandwiches and salad options. Wilderness parks like the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, however, aren’t beholden to the guidelines and may not offer as many choices.” And the local trend is on the rise too. According to the park services, there is a big commitment to support regional growers and producers. “Shenandoah National Park in Virginia now sources 90 percent of all menu items within 200 miles, and Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park purchases items like corn tortillas, prickly pear red pepper jelly, craft beer, and freshwater trout from local vendors to provide visitors with a taste of the region,” Specialty Food News explains. “People want variety, a good value, and fresh and healthy ingredients,” Brian Stapleton, vice president of food and beverage for Aramark, a provider for the parks told Specialty Food News. “Sustainable cuisine is also becoming more sought after.” Source: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/18977540-u-s-national-parks-set-sights-on-healthy-food Tags: Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein, Grass Fed Whey Protein If you visit the nation’s National Parks for unadulterated majestic beauty and serenity, you’re not alone. Millions of people trek to the U.S. National Parks every year. But park concessions have long been the antithesis of their surroundings: serving unhealthy processed foods. That’s all about to change. “We want the food to be as memorable as the scenery,” Kathy Kupper, public affairs specialist for the National Park Service, told Specialty Food News. Over the last several years, the Park Service’s Healthy Parks Healthy People U.S. initiative has helped the National Parks set healthy food guidelines for its concession areas, with an emphasis on local and sustainable food options. “Under the guidelines, at least 30 percent of a restaurant’s beverage selection must have no added sugar; half servings or reduced portion sizes must be offered when possible; and better-for-you products should be placed more noticeably in grab-and-go outlets to encourage healthier choices,” reports Specialty Food News. “The standards have been applied on a voluntary basis with existing concession contracts, and are required with new or renewing contracts.” While many people make park-going a picnic kind of stay, bringing in their own food and beverages, the concession areas actually do a huge amount of business, serving more than 23 million park-goers every year. The National Park Service manages more than 250 foodservice outlets in 75 parks. Parks like Muir Woods, which are nearer to urban environments where it’s easier to access fresh and healthy food have been some of the first to adopt the shift. “Muir Woods in Marin County, north of San Francisco, serves cage-free egg salad on organic nine-grain bread,” reports Specialty Food News. “Kiosks along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offer freshly made sandwiches and salad options. Wilderness parks like the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, however, aren’t beholden to the guidelines and may not offer as many choices.” And the local trend is on the rise too. According to the park services, there is a big commitment to support regional growers and producers. “Shenandoah National Park in Virginia now sources 90 percent of all menu items within 200 miles, and Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park purchases items like corn tortillas, prickly pear red pepper jelly, craft beer, and freshwater trout from local vendors to provide visitors with a taste of the region,” Specialty Food News explains. “People want variety, a good value, and fresh and healthy ingredients,” Brian Stapleton, vice president of food and beverage for Aramark, a provider for the parks told Specialty Food News. “Sustainable cuisine is also becoming more sought after.” Source: http://theorganicwhey.com/blogs/the-organic-whey-39/18977540-u-s-national-parks-set-sights-on-healthy-food Tags: Organic Whey, Organic Protein, Organic Whey Protein, Grass Fed Whey, Grass Fed Protein, Grass Fed Whey Protein |
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