Holiday treats for the trades: 10 must-try Christmas cookie recipes

This holiday season, trade your high-vis vest for an apron to make peppermint meringues, Linzer cookies, and Toblerone shortbread.

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UTHH top picks: Healthiest energy drinks for construction workers

January 15, 2025

Energy drinks aren’t always sugar-packed. Top picks like Hiball, Sambazon Amazon, and Matchabar prove you can marry energy and nutrition.

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8 high-protein breakfast recipes to fuel construction workers

January 11, 2025

Start your day with delicious high-protein breakfasts like chia pudding and protein pancakes. They’re easy and contain up to 31g of protein.

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Fueling job sites: The power of plant-based protein for hard hat heroes

January 8, 2025

Plant-based proteins like lentils, quinoa, and beans provide workers with fuel and satiation while boosting heart health and energy.

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A construction worker’s guide to nuts and seeds

January 4, 2025

Boost your health with nutrient-packed nuts and seeds! From lowering cholesterol to providing plant-based protein, these foods can transform your diet.

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Contractors, listen up: Here’s what every meal you eat should include

December 28, 2024

A balanced meal is essential to fuel long work days. For optimal nutrient balance, include healthy fats, protein, fruits and vegetables, and complex carbs.

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Beef tallow: The healthiest cooking oil constuction pros have (probably) never heard of

December 26, 2024

Beef tallow is rich in CLA and stearic acid, promoting weight management while reducing inflammation, making it a versatile cooking oil.

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Holiday treats for the trades: 10 must-try Christmas cookie recipes

December 23, 2024

This holiday season, trade your high-vis vest for an apron to make peppermint meringues, Linzer cookies, and Toblerone shortbread.

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Everything construction professionals should know about potassium (and 9 high-potassium foods that aren’t bananas)

December 21, 2024

Bananas aren’t the only potassium-rich food. Spinach, meats, mushrooms, and nuts contain high amounts of the vital mineral.

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Food dyes and your health—what construction professionals need to know

December 18, 2024

Artificial food dyes like Yellow No. 5 and Blue No. 1 are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and contaminants that can cause long-term health issues.

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Sliced and diced: Everything construction workers need to know about deli meats

December 14, 2024

Some deli meats aren’t good for you, thanks to nitrates, bacteria, and additives—but knowing what to watch out for can improve your health.

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