I've been doing an exciting nutrition internship for Ashley Koff, RD! We have been working on better nutrient evaluations and I recently wrote this blog post for her. Ashley's thing is "Better Not Perfect. More Often." I love this idea as we can't be perfect all the time, but we can make better choices more often. Here's a taste of my blog, head to Ashley Koff Approved for the whole post!
Do Veggies Really Give You Protein?
You know you need protein. You know you should be eating more plants. But can plants – specifically vegetables – help you meet your better protein needs? To answer this question better, we need to understand that “protein” is a term for what the body creates from groups of amino acids. To meet your daily protein needs, your body must get in a variety of amino acids.
Read the rest on the Ashley Koff Approved blog!
