Tag: plant-based proteins

Protein Balls

Post author By Liz Kane
Post date 25th February 2016
Categories In Blog, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

These are rich and make a filling tasty snack when on the go or a healthy treat. They freeze well, or keep in the fridge for up to 6 days. Makes 12 balls. Ingredients: ½ cup of almonds ½ cup of pumpkin seeds ¼ cup of walnuts ¼ cup of sesame seeds ¼ cup of chia seeds […]

Plant-based proteins

Post author By Liz Kane
Post date 8th February 2015
Categories In Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Proteins are involved in all functions of the body. They help to build body tissues, enzymes, immune cells and are essential for repair and maintenance. Amino acids, of which there are 20, are the building blocks of proteins. 9 of these amino acids are considered essential as the body cannot make them and need to […]