1. Quinoa Did you know that "Quinoa" is not only full of fiber but is a complete protein (just like meat- contains all 9 amino acids!). It's a great alternative for vegetarians. AND it's Gluten free! It comes in Black, Golden, Red & many more colors- all basically equal in nutritive value, but differ in taste! My challenge: Mix the quinoa up and use different types while trying to make your dish as bright and colourful as possible! Click HERE for a delicious quinoa recipe
2. Flax Seeds: Did you know most people need around 25-38g of fiber per day?! Flax Seeds are a good source of fiber- it contains 3g of fiber per tablespoon! This equals around 10% of your daily fiber requirement. ** BE CAREFUL!! Flaxseeds need to be ground first before eating it! WHY? Because the healthy fats (omega 3) are all on the inside of this grain; so by crushing it you're making it available for absorption! For More information on grains clickHERE My Tip: When you consume foods high in fiber (like this) make sure to have a lot of water with it to avoid constipation! My Challenge: - Sprinkle it on your yogurt, cereals, sales or any other dish!!
3. Greek Yogurt Did you know that an average person needs around 0.8-1g/kg of protein per day?! BE CAREFUL! A lot of people think you need protein powders, and supplements to reach this amount. In fact, its super easy to reach it and most of you are without even knowing it! Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in sugar, carbs and fat than other yogurt types!! It can have up to 4x more protein per serving then regular yogurts. It's a great substitute to use when making home-made tzatziki! For more information on ways to get your protein clickHERE My Challenge: Top the Greek Yogurt with fruits and granola and flaxseeds for a high protein snack!