Protein bars have become a popular choice for people on-the-go who are looking for a quick and easy meal to help start their day strong, recover from a workout, or power them through their busy days. However, not all protein bars are created equal, and some are more beneficial for weight[…]
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Why should you be interested in finding the best high protein high fiber bars? As you get older, you realize you should be eating better and you are trying. Really. You have cut back on beer, pizza, and wings – foods that you survived on during college and for several[…]
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You are trying to eat better and know you need more protein in your diet, and that you should also cut back on sugar. Your intentions are good, but when you are constantly on-the-go, it’s hard to do, especially if you want it to taste good. And to make it more[…]
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Is the best time to eat a protein bar at breakfast, to start your day strong? How long before you workout should you eat a protein bar? Or should it be your post-workout meal? How about as your last meal of the day? To give the best answer to this[…]
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While it is becoming easier to get protein as a vegan, there is still a lot of misinformation that can cause confusion and will result in poor nutrition. Nuts, grains, and legumes are touted as protein sources but often times you must eat a really large amount of each to[…]
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Meatless products are gaining a lot of attention in the news. But why? What are plant based protein benefits? The answers to this question fall into two categories – health and environment. What are the health benefits of plant based protein? Lower saturated fat than meat-based protein foods Lower risk[…]
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I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine that mimicked conversations I have every week. I call them “AHA” moments, and I’m sharing it to help you make better decisions for you and your family. I’m going to explain what is a meal replacement bar. Why are Catalyst[…]
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Are protein bars good meal replacements? No. Protein bars are not good meal replacements. Are energy bars good meal replacements? No. Energy bars are not good meal replacements. [Spoiler Alert: This is exactly why I created the Catalyst Meal Replacement Bar!] Most of the bars on the market –[…]
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You want to change your body. You’ve lost weight in the past but it was short-lived. You just can’t figure out how to do it and keep it off. I mean, how many times are you going to lose those same 20 lbs.? Now, almost begrudgingly, you are thinking about[…]
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The secret to successful weight loss – where you lose it and keep it off – is planning. Once you accept that there isn’t a secret formula or a magic pill, you are more likely to reach your goal. Following these guidelines will help: Be realistic. It likely took you[…]
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Social media has provided an environment where anyone can post bad fitness tips. Their “best ever” piece of advice is likely going to result in you never reaching your goals, and potentially getting injured. Along with this, it also has apparently become irrelevant if the source of this so-called “new and[…]
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To best answer the question of “Is the Keto Diet Safe”, let’s look at facts about the diet plan and also its benefits and drawbacks. Fact: About 5% (12.9 million) Americans follow the Keto diet each year. [International Food Information Council (IFIC). 2021. 2021 Food and Health Survey.] Fact: 46%[…]
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We as consumers are becoming smarter. We read nutrition labels and choose our foods based on calories and macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Carbohydrates, in the simplest of definitions, are the main source of energy for our bodies. There are three main types: sugar, starch, and fiber. What is[…]
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