Recipe: 3-Ingredient Protein Packed Parmesan

Craving something cheesy? Looking to sprinkle some goodness onto avocado toast, a lacking pasta dish or the best heirloom tomatoes you’ve ever had?

So. Good.

Fear not. I have a super easy and incredibly nutritious spin on an old favorite for you today.

Hemp seeds.
Nutritional yeast.
Pink Himalayan Salt.

That’s it. No joke.

So what makes this recipe so protein packed and nutritious? Here’s a quick rundown of all the benefits these 3 ingredients provide:

First up? Hemp seeds. I put hemp seeds on just about everything these days. The texture is great and they give any dish a nice and subtle nutty flavor. Hemp seeds also happen to be full of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Full of essential amino acids, hemp seeds are considered a complete source of protein, adding roughly 10 grams of protein per serving to your meals. So sprinkle that stuff on all the food!

Oh, nutritional yeast – it’s kind of the holy grail for all of us former cheese-loving vegans out there. On top of being perfect as a cheese substitute, nutritional yeast also happens to be full of B vitamins and amino acids. Oh, and another complete protein! Nutritional yeast is winning at life, guys.

And lastly, pink himalayan salt. Not only is it super pretty, but pink salt contains all of those wonderful minerals that are stripped out of basic table salt. If you feel like totally nerding out, feel free to check out this in-depth chart listing all of the minerals packed into these tiny crystals. Flavor-wise, it adds just the right amount of bite without being too overpowering.

3-Ingredient Protein Packed Parmesan

1/4 cup hemp seeds

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon pink himalayan salt crystals or 1/4 teaspoon if it’s pre-ground

Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Blend until fully combined. 

Enjoy!

Life Hack: Nutrition Edition

I am a big fan of shortcuts in the form of diagrams, charts and all things nerdy and informative. I feel as though visual information is a lot easier to absorb when learning about nutrition and how to do the right thing when it comes to eating. Plus, colors! Color and illustration make everything more exciting and fun. Or is that just me?

I like comic books…

I thought I’d share a few of my current favorites here on the blog. The source is linked below each photo, so feel free to check out the websites for more information. I cannot take credit for any of these awesome resources but I can say that they are super helpful for those of you starting out on your own healthy journey. Enjoy!

 

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A Decision & A Bold Move

After quite a lot of hemming and hawing, I’ve finally decided what my next bold move will be: I’m going to become a certified personal trainer!

If we’re being honest, that is a phrase I NEVER thought I would ever (ever ever ever) be saying. For years and year, fitness and exercise were a way of punishing my body….how in the world did I get here?

For me, being a personal trainer will not be about getting people “bikini ready” or “ripped” but more about tapping into an individual’s needs and finding a way to get them passionate and excited about fitness, feeling their best and moving their bodies. It took me a long time to find that happy place and helping others get there is a really exciting prospect for me.

While I still have dreams of becoming a RD, this step is a lot more realistic right now simply because it’s something I can do anywhere. Going back to grad school will (hopefully) come when we’re a bit more settled. As of right now, our living situation is pretty up in the air.

This is just one step for me but it’s a big one! I know that a certification does not guarantee success – that part is up to me and how I choose to build my business. However, I’m still really excited to get going and finally get some credentials under my belt.

I’m nervous. I’m excited. I’m inspired. I’m worried. All of these feelings are just pushing me to go ahead and do it. If anything, this will be one piece of a much bigger puzzle.

Wish me luck!