Protein

While I can’t shake off puffy under eyes as I age🤷🏻‍♀️, I can definitely credit my high-animal PROTEIN intake for helping me maintain the same weight for over a decade. Eating quality protein also gives me the energy needed to get through a work day while keeping up with an active toddler! 🧒 🏃🏻‍♀️ 

Complete protein is known to curb cravings for sweets by creating more stable energy and blood sugar. It’s the #1 food I always reach for at an event and eat enough with veggies at meals. It’s perfect for when I need an energy boost and why developing a clean beef jerky line anyone can enjoy came naturally to me! 🤓 🥩 

Our bodies are pretty amazing at regulating how much protein we need and that’s why you should eat as much as you crave! Chances are you are not eating enough and can benefit from eating more. Diana of Sustainable Dish who is a registered dietitian and puts emphasis on eating “real food,” recommends at least 100g of protein per day for women! Especially if your goal is to better manage weight. Trust your body and reach for a more satiating source of fuel, preferably from a sustainable ranching practice!