FREGGIE CHALLENGE - DAY 1

Today we start our 7-day Freggie Challenge.  During the next 7 days we will focus on eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and no meat.

Protein is an essential macronutrient.  Our bodies use protein to aid in building and repairing muscle. According to the USDA’s Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) (click to open), the daily recommended calories for protein is between 10 to 35 percent. The USDA states that protein and amino acids,

“Serves as the major structural component of all cells in the body, and functions as enzymes, in membranes, as transport carriers, and as some hormones. During digestion and absorption dietary proteins are broken down to amino acids, which become the building blocks of these structural and functional compounds. Nine of the amino acids must be provided in the diet; these are termed indispensable amino acids. The body can make the other amino acids needed to synthesize specific structures from other amino acids.”

Here is my list of some great meatless protein sources:

Fish
Eggs

Nuts & Nut butter

Seeds (sunflower, chia, sesame)

Quinoa

Cheese

cottage cheese

Greek yogurt

Beans

lentils

Soybeans (organic only)

Hummus (chickpeas)

Leafy Greens (kale/spinach)

Avocado

Brocoli

Don’t be a chicken; it’s time to fly the coop. This week

Get out of your comfort zone and experiment with new foods and recipes.  Have fun with it. 

This challenge does not supersede your doctor. As always, your doctor’s orders must be followed.

Nancy

NASM CPT

CrossFit L1

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