Nutritionist

When I was living in New York at the beginning of this decade, juice cleanses were all the rage. But no matter how great they said I would feel after, I always felt hungry and depleted. Sure, I had that nervous energy they’d promised, but it was an anxious energy. I never f ...

The key is in the equation. When crafting your next smoothie, make sure your blender is packed full of these four elements: fruit, fat, protein, and fiber. Being mindful of this ensures that you’re creating a balanced blend that’ll keep you feeling full and satisfied long after you finish the last sip.

The number one concern people raise when eating a plant-based diet is how they can get enough protein. The answer is that most animals get their protein from plants, and humans can too. In fact, plants are a great source of protein, from soybeans to peas, the mighty vegetable packs a punch when it comes to protein per gram. Read on to find out which plants deliver the most protein per ounce.