With vaccinations on the rise, businesses resuming normal operations, and life getting back to normal, I hope to get back to my relatively active lifestyle. Even so, I intend to maintain the workout schedule I created here at least until I reach my goals, probably beyond. I'm getting older, so I really need to pay to how I maintain my body. Older women, especially, need more exercise and more protein in their diets than they typically get. I try to make one protein shake per day, and steer away from red meat, opting for poultry, specifically chicken, because it has significantly more protein. For those of you who prefer plant-based protein sources, there are plenty available.
A lot of companies have queued into the growing desire for plant-based alternatives. Healthline reviewed the top ten vegan protein powders for 2021, and rated them according to desired results. Feel free to take a look at Healthline's results.
As an apology for taking so long to post, here is one of my favorite protein rich recipes:
Chili Lime Black Beans
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (or about 2 cups freshly diced tomatoes)
1 tsp. Trader Joe's Chili Lime seasoning blend (it has sea salt, chili pepper, red bell pepper, and lime juice powder)
4 oz. grilled chicken breast (optional)
Small amount of water to prevent sticking and burning.
In a saucepan over medium heat, beans, tomatoes, and enough water so that the mixture is fluid, but not watery. (Don't worry too much, you can always cook it a little longer to cook off excess water.) Stir in seasoning. (If adding chicken, that can be done at any point.) Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is hot and thick. Serves 2
Per Serving:
W/O Chicken W/ Chicken
Calories: 245 369
Total Fat: 0 1.3g
Total Carbs: 43.8 47.3g
Protein: 14g 35.5g
Thank you for stopping by and and be safe and healthy!
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