So how did fat become so vilified?  I’m a fan of history, so let’s to take a trip back in time to the 1950s and 60s. During this time scientist Ancel Keys was conducting research to find the root cause of heart disease, a condition that was a big concern in the U.S. at the time (and still is, obviously).  From his findings, he concluded that saturated fat was to blame.

Upping my protein has not only helped me feel better, but has helped me to achieve fitness goals and has most definitely not made me big or “unwomanly”.  As a result, I’m dedicating this week’s post to all things protein and discussing why it is so freaking important and how much of it we should be eating every day.