Spring is here, and that means spring cleaning has officially entered the group chat! No, it’s not just your closet. Your pantry is invited too!

The change of seasons is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and evolve — especially when it comes to your nutrition goals! But it also means we’re getting bombarded with quick-fix cleanses, juice detoxes, and rapid weight loss programs that promise results overnight.

Short-term changes lead to short-term results — they might work for a week or two, but they usually leave you feeling hungry, exhausted, and deprived of all joy!

Long-term changes lead to long-term results! If you want to feel like your happiest, healthiest self this summer, now is the time to start building sustainable routines with healthy food that you actually enjoy!

Here’s the secret… The goal isn’t restriction — it’s reinforcement!

✨Reinforcing your meals with nutrient-dense ingredients

✨Making room for colorful, seasonal recipes that bring you joy (helloooo, strawberry matcha 🍵🍓)

✨And making nutrition something you look forward to, not stress about

One of the easiest -- and most impactful -- places to start? Protein!

Why Protein Is the Ultimate Spring Reset --

1. It Keeps You Full

Protein is the most filling macronutrient — AKA it keeps you fuller, longer. That means fewer cravings, better appetite control, and an easier time sticking to your goals without feeling restricted!

2. It Revs Up Your Metabolism

Your body actually uses energy to digest food — this is called the thermic effect of food. Protein has the highest TEF of all the macros:

✨ Protein: 20–30%

✨ Carbs: 5–10%

✨ Fat: 0–3%

AKA: your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs or fat. Win-win!!

3. It Preserves Muscle

When you lose weight, you risk losing muscle — and muscle is key for keeping your metabolism active. Protein is the only macro that builds and maintains muscle, so getting enough (especially while in a calorie deficit) is important!!

Whole foods like eggs, chicken, tofu, legumes, and Greek yogurt are all great ways to support your protein needs — but sometimes you need a boost to help you hit your goals. That's where Koia’s plant-based protein powders come into play--

✨ 20 grams of protein

✨ 6 grams of dietary fiber

✨ 21 vitamins & minerals

Consistency with one small change — like reinforcing your meals with protein — creates a ripple effect. It supports your hunger, metabolism, and energy… without turning food into a chore!

And let’s not forget the most important part: joy.

Nutrition shouldn’t feel like punishment — it should enhance your lifestyle and add fun to your day. That’s what makes healthy habits sustainable.

Need proof? Let’s turn all that nutrition talk into something you’ll actually crave:

Layered Matcha Strawberry Protein Chia Seed Pudding

This colorful, fiber-filled pudding is more than just cute — it’s functional fuel that supports your spring goals and makes breakfast exciting again!

Spring is about fresh starts, and this recipe is your sign to start one — with fuel that fills you up, supports your goals, and tastes as good as it looks!

Proof that feeling good and eating well can (and should) go hand in hand!!

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