11/03/2025
Protein is for SO much more than just building muscle. Yes it helps us to recover from exercise and is an essential part of muscle growth 💪🏼 but did you know just how important protein is for your hormones and mental health?
We need adequate protein to make neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) that make us feel focused, energised and calm 😌. Meaning that protein intake plays a big role in helping to deal with anxiety, fatigue and low mood.
Protein is also a building block for the production of reproductive hormones, meaning it’s vital in the treatment of irregular periods and PMS. Not to mention it’s influence on regulating blood sugar control meaning it plays a big role in treating PCOS too.
High protein meals on repeat lately:
1. Pancakes (eggs, collagen powder, banana, frozen cauliflower) topped with maple syrup and plain yoghurt
2. Omelette (eggs, egg whites, mushrooms, tomato, spinach, parmesan, onion)
3. Scrambled eggs (eggs, egg whites, mushrooms) with sauerkraut and cabbage slaw
4. Eggs with avocado toast (avo mashed with white beans) topped with coriander
5. Blended chia pudding (chia seeds, frozen cauliflower, collagen powder, almond milk, cacao powder, medjool date) topped with berries and granola
You’ve got to find new variations to keep it interesting. Nutritious, healthy food can taste good.