Éconofitness Blog

Yes! I am offering you a recipe for brownies made with cricket powder. Did you know that cricket powder is rich in protein, calcium, iron and omega-3? You can replace up to 10% of the amount of flour required in a recipe with cricket powder without any alterations in taste.

Try this delicious chia pudding for breakfast and it will keep you going all morning with its 23 grams of protein! This is really the optimal breakfast after your morning workout, especially since you can switch up the fruit toppings while maintaining the same base. Simple, but tasty and effective!

Proteins are of utmost importance when you undertake a weight loss process because of their ability to promote satiety; their satiating effect makes us feel full after eating a meal. And when choosing proteins as part of a weight-loss program, it is important to give priority to the so-called lean proteins, which are found in foods with low fat content.

Nothing beats a high-protein, meal-sized salad for lunch or after a workout. To meet all your protein needs, focus on quality sources that will allow you to feel full and achieve your workout and weight-loss goals.

It seems we’ve made a habit of nibbling between meals to appease hunger until the next meal. But if this is really the case, then why do we choose snacks that are not nutritious or satiating enough to keep us going until the next meal? Take a look at my top five of healthy, nutritious, super-sustaining—and fun—snacks!