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Protein Power

March 31, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Proteins are the building blocks of our bodies.  We need to consume protein on a regular basis to build muscle, skin, hair and nails.  We also use protein to form hormones and the immune system, digestive system and blood all rely on proteins to function properly.  When you eat protein, your body breaks it down […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: beans, beef, chicken, eggs, legumes, meat, protein, veggies

Protein: The Final Building Block of a Real Foods Diet

January 7, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Today’s post talks about the final building block of a real foods diet.  The final important macro nutrient, protein, is broken down by the body into amino acids that are then used to build new proteins with specific functions, such as catalyzing chemical reactions, facilitating communication between different cells, or transporting biological molecules around the body. […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: amino acids, beans, beef, chicken, pea protein, protein, turkey, whey protein

Food for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

December 19, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

Your best bet for having smooth, supple skin, lustrous hair and strong nails does not come in a bottle from the beauty counter.  It can be found in your kitchen and involves the food you put in your body.  The foods you consume on a regular basis can offer the building blocks needed for strong […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: chicken, eggs, flax seeds, hair, omega 3, protein, skin, sweet potatoe nails, tuna, Vitamin A, walnuts

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