2 High Protein Pumpkin Bodybuilding Vegan Recipes for Your Post Workout

 

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PROTEIN-PACKED PUMPKIN ALMOND BUTTER

This protein-packed pumpkin almond butter is the perfect spread for a hearty sandwich before or after a workout that demands serious fuel.

And let’s be real here, it almost feels like cheating, because of the creamy flavor. In fact, this recipe is: vegan, no bake, sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, and low calorie.

Pumpkin and cinnamon is a sublime combination alone, but the addition of almonds and maple syrup really set it off!

I used cinnamon not only for the taste, but because it is loaded with powerful antioxidants and is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and blood sugar-lowering effects.

Chia seeds are used because they are nutrient-dense and have energy-boosting power. They are also protein-rich and loaded with fiber and omega-3 fats.

Makes: 4.5 cups
Serving Size: 2 tbsp*
Protein: 10 grams
Calories: 110

*I tend to use 4 tbsp on my sandwich because I can’t help myself. I also like a thicker sandwich, and it gives me over 20 grams of protein depending on the bread I use (quinoa bread has a lot of protein).

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw almond butter
• 2 cups pure pumpkin puree, canned
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tsp organic maple syrup
• 1-2 tsp cinnamon (or to your liking)
• 1/4 cup ground chia seeds

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients well. Add vanilla almond milk to adjust the consistency if it’s too thick.
2. Taste, and add flaky sea salt if desired.
3. Put the pumpkin almond butter into sealable jars, and refrigerate.

This creamy pumpkin almond butter tastes so good, you wouldn’t guess that it’s sugar-free and has half the calories of other nut butters. To put this in perspective, two tablespoons of natural peanut butter will have 160-220 calories.

I like to put this protein-packed pumpkin almond butter on carrots, celery, pancakes, waffles – you name it.

PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN PANCAKE RECIPE

Why wait until fall to have pumpkin spice, this protein pancake recipe will treat you right any time of the year.

You can easily make this into a vegan recipe if you use an egg substitute and a plant-based protein powder. The nutritional profile will change according to egg and protein powder choice, however the figures below are a reliable estimate (give or take).

Carbs: 65.5 | Fat: 9.5 | Protein: 23 | Calories: 397

Yield: 4 servings*

*serving is 2 pancakes (4 tbsp of batter = 1 pancake)

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 6 large organic egg whites
• ½ cup canned organic pumpkin
• 1 servings of protein powder, Garden of Life (vegan option) or BioChem (mixes the easiest)
• 4 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp of coconut sugar (can also use organic raw sugar, Stevia, or honey)
• 2 tsp vanilla
• coconut oil for coating the pan

Directions

1. Mix* canned organic pumpkin, organic egg whites, coconut oil, and protein powder together with a spatula.
2. Stir in the baking powder and wheat flour.
3. Slowly add 1 cup of almond milk.
4. Continue to stir as you add in the pumpkin pie spice, sea salt, vanilla.
5. If you want to sweeten it up a little, add organic raw sugar, coconut sugar, Stevia, or honey.
6. Slowly add more 1 cup of almond milk. You can add a little more if needed, just be sure the batter stays thick.
7. Turn your stove on medium heat.
8. Coat your pan generously with coconut oil using a spatula.
9. Pour in the batter and cook for three minutes.
10. Flip your perfect looking protein pancake, and lower the heat a little. Cook until desired fluffiness.

*Mix by hand with a whisk for a slightly lumpy batter or use a blender to for a smoother consistency.

I use this protein pancake recipe a part of a power-packed breakfast or a post-workout reward.

To get more pumpkin bodybuilding vegan recipes, watch this video - 3 SAVORY Vegan Pumpkin Recipes (in One Pot!)

Author Bio:

 

Chris Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.

 

V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians only.

 

A lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its progressiveness and efficiency.

 

The program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

 

Instead of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to prove it.”

 

To find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – Pumpkin Bodybuilding Vegan Recipes to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

 

3 Easy Vegetarian Recipes to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

 

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EASY 5-INGREDIENT VEGAN MEATBALLS

These vegan meatballs are super-easy to make and are good for a hearty meal or post-workout snack.

You can either smother these in your favorite pasta and marinara, or if you’re going low-carb, eat them individually without the pasta and dip them in marinara.

Carbs: 26 | Fat: 13 | Protein: 14 | Calories: 245

Yield: 10 meatballs (a serving is two meatballs)

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 flax egg
• 8 ounces tempeh* (or substitute 1 heaping cup rinsed and drained chickpeas for similar result)
• 1/2 cup vegan bread crumbs
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Flaky sea salt to taste (add pepper if desired)

*Coconut oil for sautéing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prepare flax egg (or other vegan egg substitute) in a small dish.
3. In a large, deep skillet, sauté garlic in 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil over medium heat until soft (3 minutes). Set aside.
4. Add tempeh to blender and pulse to break up. Then add sautéed garlic and remaining ingredients (except coconut oil) and mix. The goal is a moldable dough.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. The tempeh will come across as a little bitter, but once coated, baked, and served with marinara, it’s not nearly as apparent.
6. Scoop out 2 tbsp. amounts of dough and roll into balls (should make about 10 meatballs). Heat the skillet you used earlier to medium heat.
7. Mix remaining bread crumbs and add tempeh balls one or two at a time and roll to coat.
8. Add enough coconut oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of your hot skillet, then add your coated tempeh balls in two batches, so as to not crowd the pan. Brown for about 5 minutes total, shaking the pan to roll them around to brown all sides.
9. Add browned meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or longer if desired for a crispier result.
10. At this time, prep any pasta you want to serve with your meatballs, as well as your favorite marinara sauce.
11. Once meatballs are deep golden brown and fairly firm to the touch, remove from oven.

 BUTTERNUT SQUASH TOFU JAMBALAYA

This spicy vegan butternut squash dish has 17 grams of protein per serving.

Like veggie chili, you can easily make this hearty vegan recipe in much larger batches to help alleviate some of the cooking throughout the week. I added two possible modifications at the bottom.

Carbs: 53 | Fat: 7.5 | Protein: 17 | Calories: 338

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups butternut squash
• 2 cups of organic firm tofu
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ cup red pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp hot sauce of choice
• 2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 2 cups organic vegetable stock (Emeril)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (Hunts)
• 1 tsp paprika and oregano
• 3 tsp cayenne pepper
• flaky sea salt and pepper, as needed

Possible Modifications

You can add some broccoli for some greens or you can swap the brown rice with quinoa for added protein.

Directions

1. Get out a large bowl for the veggie prep. Dice the tomatoes. Peel and cut the butternut squash into ½ inch cubes. Cut the tofu in ½ inch cubes, as well.
2. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add garlic, squash, tomatoes, and tofu.
3. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes then pour in the vegan Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and rice. Cook rice in mixture for 1-2 minutes before adding liquids.
4. Finally, add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and reduce to let it simmer. Keep stirring off and on until the rice absorbs most of the liquid (approximately 20-30 minutes). Remove from heat and serve.

POWERFUL PINEAPPLE GINGER TURMERIC TONIC

Three potent anti-inflammatories join forces to foster pain relief and healing.

Pineapple has been used for centuries to reduce pain and inflammation. The science behind this is a mixture of enzymes called bromelain. Studies have shown that bromelain reduces swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center:

“Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples (Ananas comosus) that digest protein (proteolytic). Pineapple has been used for centuries in Central and South America to treat indigestion and reduce inflammation.

Bromelain, which is derived from the stem and juice of the pineapple, was first isolated from the pineapple plant in the late 1800s. The German Commission E approved bromelain to treat swelling and inflammation after surgery, particularly sinus surgery.

“Bromelain can be used to treat a number of conditions. But it is particularly effective in reducing inflammation from infection and injuries.”

Two more potent anti-inflammatories added to this tonic are ginger and turmeric, whose analgesic properties have been proven stronger than ibuprofen. If you train as hard as I do, this can come in handy!

To amplify the nutritious kick of those ingredients, let’s introduce celery into the mix. Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K. It is also a good source of folate, potassium, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids).

Seriously folks, this tastes pretty damn good:

• 2 cups ripe pineapple
• 1 cup ripe mango
• 4 stalks of celery
• 1 knob of ginger
• ½ inch turmeric root (also add 1 tsp. black pepper, helps absorption)
• 1 cup of coconut water (not from concentrate)
• 1 tsp. fresh vanilla

*Add your favorite vanilla-flavored plant-based protein powder to make this a potent healing protein shake.

To get more ideas about vegetarian recipes to build muscle and burn fat, watch this video - EASY HIGH PROTEIN MEAL PREP 2020 | LOSE WEIGHT & BUILD MUSCLE!

Author Bio:

 

Chris Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.

 

V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians only.

 

A lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its progressiveness and efficiency.

 

The program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

 

Instead of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to prove it.”

 

To find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – Vegetarian Recipes to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

 

What is the Best Way to Avoid High Cholesterol Problems Completely?

 

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Avoid High Cholesterol Problems Completely - Eggs and High Cholesterol – Myth Buster

Eggs have certainly had their moment in the spotlight.

Decades ago, health experts claimed eggs constituted a healthy breakfast.

Come the noughties, eggs were turned into the villain. The same health experts who’d once recommended consuming more eggs for breakfast started an egg witch hunt claiming eggs were full of unhealthy cholesterol.

Now eggs seem to be back in fashion. So, what’s the truth?

Recent studies, including one from Harvard Medical School, show that one egg per day has no effect on the risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke.

They examined dietary and health information of 37,851 healthy male and 80,082 female adults.

They found no increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, or coronary heart disease in the participants that ate 1-6 eggs per week and those that had one a day; however diabetics were found to be at a slightly higher risk.

So why do eggs have such a bad reputation?

Egg yolks are quite high in cholesterol, which led scientists to believe that they could not possibly be healthy.

But thanks to the other healthy characteristics of eggs, the higher levels of cholesterol in eggs don’t contribute to the cholesterol epidemic amongst healthy people.

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Avoid High Cholesterol Problems Completely - This Popular Drink Causes High Cholesterol

We have known that these drinks are bad for our health for a while. During the last decade medical professionals have hammered home how they increase the risk of diabetes, but that is where the research ends.

Now, The Journal of the American Heart Association has published an even more worrying link related to these popular beverages – they cause unhealthy cholesterol profiles as well.

This is serious business. Especially since having high cholesterol drastically increases other health-related problems, namely strokes and cardiovascular disease.

Sugary drinks are the offenders. These, of course, include sodas, but also other drinks with added sugar like fruit punches and sweetened fruit juices.

Researchers examined the data of 3,146 participants who joined between 1991 and 2014, and 3,584 participants who joined between 2002 and 2011. The first cohort was in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, while the second cohort were in their 40s.

The data included information on cholesterol at enrollment and at subsequent examinations every four years over a 12-year period.

In the older cohort, they discovered that those who drank one or more sugary drinks per day were 98 percent more likely to have low HDL cholesterol and 53 percent more likely to have high triglycerides.

High triglycerides are unhealthy because they are fats in our blood that might become trapped in our blood vessel walls with LDL cholesterol.

Low HDL cholesterol is bad because this type of cholesterol is meant to remove unhealthy LDL-cholesterol to our livers where it is broken down and excreted.

If you have both high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, you have a condition called dyslipidemia that causes heart and blood vessel damage over some years, suggesting our attachment to sugary drinks gradually worsens our cholesterol profiles the longer we drink them.

There was no conclusive evidence found with natural fruit juices and diet soda, but the authors suggest drinking water to remain hydrated instead.

Drinking water instead of soda is a good start, but to avoid high cholesterol problems completely, and reverse its effects, you need to cut out this ONE ingredient you didn’t even know you were consuming…

Avoid High Cholesterol Problems Completely - How Dentist and Heart Procedures Kill

You wouldn’t think that a seemingly simple dental procedure could result in an untimely death, but it can.

Previously, doctors strongly advised any patients needing this dental procedure before undergoing cardiac surgery to get it done without hesitation.

But now they’re backtracking, because new evidence published via a press release in Medical News Today states there’s a 10% chance of dying during surgery after visiting the dentist.

The American Heart Association has long stated the importance of removing infected and abscessed teeth before any cardiac surgery, as the risk of infection was high.

They estimated that the risk of dying from having teeth removed prior to surgery was less than 1%, and the risk of not having it done was much higher.

However, the latest research puts the death rate at 8% after the dental treatment but before the heart surgery has taken place.

The key to avoiding this problem altogether is to take care of your oral hygiene and keep heart disease at bay, especially since tooth decay has already been linked to cardiovascular problems.

For more ideas to avoid high cholesterol problems completely, watch this video - 15 Foods to Avoid If You Have High Cholesterol

 

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And if high blood pressure is causing you problems, you can easily cure it by following this simple 3-step plan that I explain here…

 

This post is from the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy Program. It was created by Scott Davis. Because he once suffered from high cholesterol, so much so that he even had a severe heart attack. This is what essentially led him to finding healthier alternatives to conventional medication. Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy is a unique online program that provides you with all the information you need to regain control of your cholesterol levels and health, as a whole.

 

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What is the Best Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure?

 

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Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure - This “Brain Treatment” Cures High Blood Pressure

You wouldn’t think that a blood pressure score of 320/150 mmHg was even possible, let alone that a person with such a score could survive so long.

However, scientists from the University of Bristol and the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust discovered people just like this.

But luckily for the patients, the researchers have found a natural cure for high blood pressure, meaning that they had to rely on conventional high blood pressure treatments that don’t even work.

The scientists used a procedure called deep brain stimulation, a common treatment typically used on people with Parkinson’s disease and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The neurostimulator works like a pacemaker. It sends electrical impulses through a wire straight to the targeted area in the brain.

After two years of treatment, one subject’s blood pressure, whose systolic score started at 320 mm/Hg, dropped to over 150 points.

In theory, if scientists can identify the area of your brain responsible for your disease or its symptoms, they can target it with deep brain stimulation.

This is yet more proof that high blood pressure is caused by some kind of stress – and that stress can be managed by your brain.

But there’s an easier way to drop your blood pressure than being hooked up to wires.

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Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure -This Vegetable Lowers Blood Pressure by 11 Points

There’s nothing worse than swallowing a cocktail of pills to try and control your high blood pressure only to find out they’re not as effective as doctors once said.

Let’s also not forget the plethora of dangerous side effects that come with them.

But new research carried out by scientists at Queen Mary University in London states that the answer to lowering your blood pressure by a whopping 11 points naturally lies in your salad.

Researchers have stated that there are certain types of vegetables that contain a natural chemical that controls high blood pressure.

The study involved 15 participants – 8 women and 7 men – all of whom suffered from systolic high blood pressure ranging from 140 to 159mm Hg. They were not suffering from complications as a result of their condition nor were they on blood pressure medications.

After drinking a glass of nitrate-containing water or beetroot juice, the participants’ blood pressure was taken, and the results were astounding – there was a whopping 11.2 mmHg decrease on average. The biggest drop was measured after 3-6 hours, but it was still significantly lower than the baseline after 24 hours. Thus, proving the hypothesis – optimal choices in diet and lifestyle can positively affect blood pressure.

The amount of nitrate used in the study was equal to consuming either two beets or a bowl of lettuce, showing that just ONE meal high in nitrate is enough to lower your blood pressure.

Remember, when it comes to high nitrate foods, you aren’t limited to beetroot – you can also eat carrots, fennel, lettuce, radishes, cabbage, spinach, or green beans for the same results.

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Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure - This Natural Resource Cures High Blood Pressure

Forget the awful and endless side effects conventional blood pressure drugs cause, there’s something even more shocking about them – in most cases they don’t even work and fail to reduce blood pressure to a healthy level, leading us to believe that doctors have been misleading us this whole time.

But could it be that a cure to high blood pressure has been staring us in our faces this whole time? Could it be we’ve been taking these dangerous drugs in vain?

Apparently so according to new research released from Sao Paulo University in Brazil that states there’s a readily natural resource that can help us.

Hot aquarobics is what doctors have prescribed those people suffering from high blood pressure who don’t respond well to the drugs.

The study included 32 male and female participants, all of whom continued to experience high blood pressure above 90/140 mm Hg despite trying out three different medications.

They were split into two groups. One group did normal exercise routines while the other group was prescribed a ‘hot aquarobics’ treatment three times a week in water heated to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius).

Throughout the study, they continued taking their medication.

The people that didn’t experience a drop in blood pressure even though they took prescribed drugs all responded positively when they did aquarobics in warm water.

For this to be effective, the water should be considerably warm. Water at around 27 degrees Celsius or lower was found to be less effective. The heat of the water causes blood vessels to expand lightly, allowing blood to flow more freely, thus bringing down blood pressure.

To get more ideas about natural cure for high blood pressure, watch this video - Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure - Aquarobics alone won’t cure your high blood pressure. To drop it below 120/80, starting today, you need to do these 3 simple exercises…

 

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This program will provide you the natural high blood pressure treatments, natural recipes to cook healthy meals and useful strategies to build a healthy diet with the aim to help you to maintain, stabilize and get your blood pressure down in minutes permanently and naturally.

 

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