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  • Canned Protein Options for Quick and Healthy Meals

    Canned Protein Options for Quick and Healthy Meals

    Hi, Dr. Monica here. I wanted to showcase some protein in in cans. Today, let’s talk about mussels and sardines. I can’t say enough about them. These two products are available in Trader Joe’s as well as other grocery stores, so I wanted to feature them. A lot of people who watch these videos have…

  • Enjoy This High Value Snack! It’s Raw with Protein, Minerals, & Healthy Fat

    Enjoy This High Value Snack! It’s Raw with Protein, Minerals, & Healthy Fat

    Hello Dr. Monica here. I have a snack for you. It is one half cup of walnuts! This may not be your go to nut, I know, but you gotta incorporate these. They fit the bill. Walnuts are keto friendly and both dairy free and gluten free. They fit that raw factor of what we’re…

  • What about crunchy snacks, Dr. Julie Monica?

    What about crunchy snacks, Dr. Julie Monica?

    You can use it as part of a meal, or you can use it in place of bread. You could take these crackers and add one egg, at approximately 7 grams of protein, and with a total of 14 grams of protein, for most people, that will constitute 1 serving of protein. That is a…

  • Tuna To The Rescue

    Tuna To The Rescue

  • Healthy Happy Hour with Dr. Julie Monica

    Healthy Happy Hour with Dr. Julie Monica

    Nuts should be served in smaller containers because they are high in calories and carbs. They have great protein. Fish! Smoked salmon and sardines are so good for you, high in protein and good fats. You can have any of the choices we’ve talked about today from 12 to 17 carbohydrates. That’s pretty low for…

  • Bottled Waters – What’s the Difference?

    Bottled Waters – What’s the Difference?

    A word about the magnesium (Mg) content; 75% of us in the US are deficient in this mineral 50% of Mg in this sparkling water is readily absorbed. One (1) liter (33 oz.) would provide approximately 29% of the daily value for this mineral, about 108 mg. And the pH averages 5.7 (Optimal, healthy pH…