Collagen Protein: What you need to know about the supplement

The fitness and nutrition industry is constantly pushing to add more and more supplements to your regimen. A lack of knowledge on the consumer end, combined with marketing campaigns that aren’t telling you the full story, can lead to confusion and misinformation about what you should and should not be taking for your health. One of those supplements that can be quite confusing to understand is collagen protein. What is it? What are the benefits? What is the difference between collagen and protein supplements like whey? I hope that I can answer a few of those questions for you.

High Protein Chicken Pad Thai

Who doesn’t love Chicken Pad Thai? I know I do. With a boost in the amount of chicken you use and a store bought sauce, this one is simple and can help with getting your protein in for the day.

RecipesAshley BeaverFebruary 8, 2023macro friendly, macros, Recipe, easy recipes, meal prep, Maggie, chicken, thai, noodles, easy meal prep, gluten freeComment

Air Fried Mongolian Meatballs

Meatballs in the air fryer? YEP! These meatballs are delicious and a fun change of pace! Using the air fryer cuts the cooking time in half and makes for an easy clean up.

RecipesAshley BeaverFebruary 1, 2023macro friendly, macros, Recipe, easy recipes, meal prep, Maggie, turkey, meatballs, air fryer, air friedComment

Greek Chicken Bowl

Need something quick for your meal prep this week? Coach Maggie’s got you! You can pile in all the veggies or keep it simple. Lots of ways to adjust this recipe for your needs!

RecipesAshley BeaverJanuary 26, 2023chicken, macro friendly, macros, Recipe, easy recipes, meal prep, MaggieComment

Baked cornbread chicken tamale pie

Raise your hand if you love comfort food? ✋🏼

This recipe is full of comfort AND protein. Great for a cozy winter night.

RecipesAshley BeaverJanuary 12, 2023chicken, macro friendly, macros, Recipe, easy recipes, meal prep, MaggieComment

How can I loose weight fast, but in a healthy way?

I had a friend ask me this question the other day and it led me to understand that most of us really want weight loss to happen as fast as possible. But in order to lose weight quickly, it’s often not going to happen in what I would consider a “healthy” way.

There are so many “diets” out there that have you restrict so many calories that you no longer have the energy to exercise; high fat, no carb, meal replacements, you name it, it’s out there. And about 95% of the time my clients tell me they have tried some, if not all of these kinds of diets. They come to me worn out from it all.

Nutrition, MindsetAshley BeaverNovember 9, 2022Maggie, diet, weight loss, fat loss, flexible dieting, food trackingComment

Have your pie & eat it too

I’m not sure why our loved ones and friends think that they need to have an opinion on how we choose to eat and take care of our bodies, but they always do. It can be an uncomfortable situation and often leads us to feel bad about the choices we are making to improve our health and find balance in our relationship with food.

Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash

If you are craving Italian for dinner, then I’ve got you covered. Low carb and GLUTEN FREE. Not to mention, delicious! This was one of the biggest hits I have had with my kids in a while. This one takes a bit of work with breading the chicken, but I promise you, it’s SO WORTH IT!

Gluten Free Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Well, these may not be low fat, but they are DELICIOUS. A great option when meal prep gets a bit dull. These are perfect for a rest day! I originally made these guys dairy-free, but the dairy-free options for cream cheese and sour cream were way too high in fat. You can certainly adjust those items if needed.

Air Fried Maple Brussels Sprouts

Do you ever venture to a restaurant and devour their sweet sriracha fired Brussels and wonder why you can’t ever mimic it at home??? Unless you flash dry those suckers in a ton of oil, it isn’t going to happen. However, these little gems come pretty close with a lot less fat! If you need to up your micronutrient game, then these are the ticket!

Cherry Almond Oat Muffins

This Cherry Almond Oat Muffins recipe is a great option for breakfast or snacks!

RecipesAshley BeaverJune 25, 2019muffins, sleep, recipe, oats, low fat, cherry, oat, muffin, macro friendly, Black Iron Nutrition, macros, flexible dieting, MaggieComment

Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad

I am always trying to recreate salads at home and sometimes it can be really hard. They just never taste the same….UNTIL NOW! This salad is super simple and SO GOOD. This salad has very little sodium because I was able to control the ingredients and seasonings. You can adjust the fat content very easily as well by omitting the avocado or using a light salad dressing. It’s also a great salad to make for a large group of people at your next barbecue!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

I can’t get enough of Italian food lately and it has become my mission to find healthier versions of my favorites. I love the sweetness of Spaghetti squash with the acidity of red sauce and sausage. This is a great addition to your meal prep this week.

Chicken, Butternut Squash, and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Another Pizza Party coming right up. This time with those fall flavors we love and that keeps us feeling all warm and cozy as the temps drop. Our ingredient challenge this week was Butternut Squash. Who doesn’t love a sweet and savory pizza tho? I mean, come on! This one did not disappoint at all. Save it for a day when you have the macro room though or for a rest day! Definitely a treat!

Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

This week we challenged our clients and ourselves to come up with the most creative recipe using butternut squash, our ingredient of the week. I decided to keep this recipe super simple and even used a combination of Butternut Squash pasta sauce and regular tomato marinara.

What’s the Skinny on Sodium?

By now you've probably heard over and over again how people need to decrease the amount of sodium they're consuming on a daily basis. Well, that’s all fine and good if we only really knew why sodium was important to keep in balance. I am much more apt to pay attention to vitamins and minerals that are either helpful or harmful to my health when I really understand how the body is responding to that mineral. So if you are anything like me and want to know what the big deal is about sodium, then I hope you find this helpful.

Chicken Pad Thai

Who doesn’t like Chicken Pad Thai?! Check out this easy recipe!

Creamy Protein Macaroni Salad

Creamy Protein Macaroni Salad with a twist!