

is a Louisiana native with a healthy appreciation for the good life – in moderation, of course. And I love the dessert choice! It sounds so decadent while still being low in added sugar.” “While her sugar intake exceeds her goal, most of that is coming from fruit, so I’m not concerned about it. That way, we aren’t modifying any recipes or having to prepare extra food – just redistributing the protein.” So for her, it might be better to save a quarter of the acai bowl to have at lunch. Your body can only turn so much protein into muscle at one time and most of Lauren’s protein is weighted at breakfast. One tip would be to spread out her protein intake over the course of a day. “Being a pescatarian, it’s harder to get enough protein but Lauren does really well by incorporating that macro into every meal.


Most Americans only eat 1 cup of veggies per day.” She’s also at about 1.5 cups of vegetables, just short of the daily 2-cup goal, but much better than the average. Lauren’s eating a lot of fruit, which means she’s getting plenty of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. “Overall, there’s a lot of great choices here.

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