Are you looking to achieve your health and wellness goals? Well, you might want to consider a high protein diet. Studies show that consuming between 0.7-1g of protein per pound of bodyweight per day can bring a plethora of benefits to your body.
Firstly, a high protein diet can help you feel fuller for longer. This is because protein is more satiating than carbohydrates or fats. When you consume a high protein meal, it takes longer to digest, keeping you feeling satisfied and reducing the chances of overeating.
Moreover, a high protein diet can also help with weight loss. In a study conducted on overweight individuals, it was found that those who consumed a high protein diet lost more weight and retained more lean muscle mass than those who consumed a low protein diet.
In addition to weight loss, a high protein diet can also help in muscle building and recovery. Consuming protein after a workout can help repair and rebuild muscle fibers. This is especially important for those who engage in strength training or any other form of exercise that causes muscle damage.
Aside from the benefits mentioned above, a high protein diet can also improve your overall health. Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in building and repairing tissues in the body. It also helps to maintain healthy bones, skin, and hair.
So, if you want to achieve your health and wellness goals, consider incorporating a high protein diet into your lifestyle. You can do this by consuming protein-rich foods such as lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, and legumes. And don't forget, moderation is key!
Enjoy a fresh batch of home-baked cannabis-infused high protein chocolate brownies:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup almond butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cannabis-infused coconut oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
Add the almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, coconut sugar, almond butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into 9 equal pieces.
Enjoy your cannabis-infused high protein chocolate brownies! Each brownie will contain approximately 10-15mg of THC, depending on the potency of your cannabis-infused coconut oil.
Enjoy!
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