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Nutrition Fatigue? Easy Options for Healthy Eating

June 30, 2013 by RecipeLion Leave a Comment

This guest post comes to us from Akilah Richards. Akilah is a Certified Family Life Educator who works with families to incorporate emotional and physical wellness practices into their daily lives.  She shares information about health and wellness to help families take the intimidation factor out of healthy living. Akilah also works with Prograde Nutrition, which specializes in educating consumers on how to live healthier lives. Discover cinnamon recipes and more from Prograde.

Experiencing a severe lack of energy lately? Your diet may be to blame. Your body is like an automobile; it needs the proper fuel to make it run smoothly and most efficiently. Individuals who consume greasy burgers, fries and processed foods will feel poorly and find it difficult to handle the physical and emotional rigors of a busy day. Proven boosters such as cinnamon and protein are essential nutrients that are great in cooking and have a number of health benefits attached to them. 

What follows are some of the benefits of cinnamon and protein, plus a Cinnamon recipe to jump start your journey to more energy and a better quality of life.

Performance

Athletes realize the health benefits of protein and how it contributes to their recovery and performance. When one consumes protein, it’s broken down into amino acids. This is important for both building muscle and blood. Eating the right amount for your body type and size is important and can help repair tissue and maintain a healthy body.

Illness and Diseases

Eating the proper nutrients can also be an excellent way to ward off illness and diseases and incorporating the right balance is necessary. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in reducing inflammation and lessen the risk of diseases and cancers. It has also been shown to regulate blood glucose levels, making it easy for individuals with type 2 diabetes to regulate their blood sugar. For those who are suffering from high cholesterol, consuming one-half teaspoon of this delectable spice each day can lower LDL cholesterol levels.

The Right Protein

This essential nutrient can increase energy, repair the bone, muscle and tissue health of your body and improve the way you function every day. However, it’s important to add the right kind of protein to your diet. This can be found in foods such as salmon, chicken breast, eggs, legumes, cheese, milk and yogurt. Incorporating it into your diet at every meal can keep you feeling healthy and energized throughout your busy day.

Chocolate Cinnamon Protein Bars

Here’s a delicious treat that is sure to keep you energized, and it’s as tasty as it is good for you.

Chocolate Cinnamon Protein Bars

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  • 1 cup dry soy protein granules
  • ¼ cup whey protein powder (vanilla)
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup sun flower seeds, chopped
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  1. Mix ingredients thoroughly in a bowl until blended.
  2. Spray an 8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and transfer the mixed ingredients into the pan. Spread evenly and pat firm.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes.
  4. Cool completely and cut into bars. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, and you have the perfect breakfast, snack or after workout treat.

Eating a proper diet is important to maintaining your health and a normal activity level. For individuals who incorporate exercise into their busy schedule, you’ll probably need additional protein to recover properly after a tough workout. Cinnamon is just as important and can contribute to your health and wellness. Getting too much of a good thing is another consideration, and you need to find the right balance of both.

What’s your favorite recipe with cinnamon?

 

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