Renee’s Southern Chic Eats

01/20/2020

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05/09/2019

Minecraft cupcakes.... had to have cupcakes at the last minute for party at school....This is what I came up with.

02/01/2019

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know that I am taking orders for protein balls for next week!!! Message me if you want to order! Orders can be picked up at Mckenzie Banking Company/ Foundation Bank in Alamo on court square🙂

07/17/2018

Food fact of the week:

CHIA SEEDS

According to livestrong.com, the main benefits of chia seeds, another one of the powerful ingredients in our protein balls, come from the high concentration of nutrients they contain. A 1-ounce serving has 136 calories, 4.6 grams of protein, 11.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 8.6 grams of fat, almost all of which is healthy unsaturated fat.

Enjoy a couple of power protein balls for breakfast on the run, a quick afternoon pick me up or pre/post workout boost!! Other ways to incorporate chia seeds into your diet include mixing a tablespoon of chia seeds with water to serve as a replacement for an egg in baked goods, or add the seeds to yogurt, cereal or a smoothie to give yourself a nutrient boost.

07/11/2018

FOOD FACT OF THE WEEK:

Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them:

Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.

Lignans, which has plant antioxidant qualities.

And fiber, both soluble and insoluble.

Health benefits of FLAXSEED:

CANCER:

Recent studies have suggested that flaxseed, one of the “super food” ingredients in our protein balls, may have a protective effect against, among other diseases, CANCER...... a disease that has touched pretty much everyone I know in one way or another. The studies included breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. At least two of the components in flaxseed seem to contribute, says Kelley C. Fitzpatrick, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada.

In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

According to Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, the lignans in flaxseed may provide some protection against cancers that are sensitive to hormones without interfering with the breast cancer drug tamoxifen.

Thompson says some studies have suggested that exposure to lignans during adolescence helps reduce the risk of breast cancer and may also increase the survival of breast cancer patients.

07/01/2018

Happy Saturday to everyone!

Below are the nutrition facts for our power protein balls, as promised. (facts are per ball):

With the protein and fiber in these protein balls, you can have one or two for breakfast, as a treat or as a post workout snack and you will be good to go for quite some time.

Regular/chocolate chip: 154 cal, 9 g of fat, 8.5 g of sugar, 15 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein and 2 g of fiber.

White chocolate chip: 150 cal, 9g of fat, 9 g of sugar, 16 g of carbs, 4 g of protein and 1.5 g of fiber.

Chocolate with chocolate chip: 152 cal, 10 g of fat, 6.5 g of sugar, 17 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein and 2.7 g of fiber.

Cranberry almond: 123 cal, 7 g of fat, 7 g of sugar, 14 g of carbs, 3 g of protein into g of fiber.

Monster protein balls: 152 cal, 8.9 g of fat, 8.9 g of sugar, 15 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein and 1.6 g of fiber.

06/25/2018

FOOD FACT OF THE WEEK:

According to Healthline.com:

Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious!!!!

Oats are LOADED with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds. Half a cup of dry oats contains:

Manganese: 191% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 41% of the RDI
Magnesium: 34% of the RDI
Copper: 24% of the RDI
Iron: 20% of the RDI
Zinc: 20% of the RDI
Folate: 11% of the RDI
Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39% of the RDI
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10% of the RDI
Smaller amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin B3 (niacin)
This is coming with 51 grams of carbs, 13 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat and 8 grams of fiber, but only 303 calories.

This means that oats are among the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.

Our POWER PROTEIN BALLS, which are loaded with old fashioned oats, can help you incorporate these awesome nutrients into your diet!!! And, as a bonus, you will feel like you have had an indulgent treat!

Try our newest variety: Reese’s (they have both peanut butter chips and chocolate chips!). YUM

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06/11/2018

Hey guys! Delicious new flavor for you to try, Cranberry Almond!!!! The same awesome fiber and protein that you’re used to with a crunch from the almonds and a sweet and tangy zing from the cranberries....YUM!

And stay tuned....I will be experimenting with a PROTEIN BAR recipe soon!

05/26/2018

My little monster loves my monster protein energy balls! He has eaten them every day for breakfast for the last two weeks! They’re loaded with lots of good things like oats, peanut butter, flaxseed and chia seed. Helps him get protein and fiber, and as a bonus, with a few mini M&Ms in them he feels like he’s getting a treat!!!

04/25/2018

Ashley Lowe Davis, thanks so much for your order!! Hope you enjoy!

04/24/2018

Hey everyone! Just want to make sure you remember that you should refrigerate your protein energy balls to preserve freshness.

04/23/2018

Try our delicious Power Protein Balls! 💪🏼 Great post workout snack or just something to curb your appetite! Just $4 for 6 or $8 for a dozen. 3 flavors - chocolate with chocolate chips, regular chocolate chip, and white chocolate chips!