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10 (scientifically proven) Reasons Why I’m Not Scared of Eating Fat + Keto Vanilla Creme Pudding Parfaits recipe
Fat makes up the outside layer of every cell in your body. Our hormones need it, our muscles need it and (a lack of it) can lead to endless raging cravings for sugar at every turn. How (and why) I am no longer scared of eating fat and choose to follow a keto eating style.
21 Invaluable Lessons I’ve Learned in Ketosis
The 21 lessons I’ve learned during my 4-week ketosis experience. How adapting to a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb eating style is changing my health and the steps I’ve taken to get here.
Load Up On Fiber with this Low-carb, Keto Flaxseed Focaccia Recipe – No Gluten, Dairy, Grains, Flours. Just Flax!
Grain-free, low-carb, keto bread recipe made entirely of flaxseed with a very bread-like texture. Perfect for toast and sandwiches. 3 weeks of my new keto eating style are in my back pocket and my daily keto recipe ideas are starting to take shape (lucky for you, you’re in for a real keto treat. This is…
3 Women + Resources That Inspire Me to Eat Better, Live Happier and Stop Wasting Money on Groceries
An introduction to 3 women whose work supports me in living a happier, healthier, whole foods loving life. There are some amazing women in the online space that are improving the world by fearlessly rockin’ their craft. From food bloggers, to coaches, and everything in between.
Coconut Water Sherbet + Permission to Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast… If The Mood Strikes
Healthy dairy-free sherbet made with coconut water and sweetened with medjool dates. It’s soft, delicious and a perfect way to balance your electrolytes in the summer sun. I ate dairy for years after I knew it was affecting my health. Giving up ice cream, cheese and buttery biscuits was just too overwhelming.
Make Your Smoothies Lighter with this Essential (inexpensive) Base Ingredient + New Smoothie Recipe and Giveaway
Using this inexpensive ingredient as the base for your next smoothie lightens up your drink and boosts the health benefits without the added cost of superfood ingredients. In the end, it’s about swapping high sugar ingredients for low sugar ingredients and tea is a fabulous (healthy!) way to do this.
Why Counting Calories for Weight Loss Isn’t The Answer + What I’m Doing Instead
Introduction to the new keto eating style I’ve been following for the last 14 days that has resulted in an 8 pound weight loss and a reduction in my body fat by 3%. I initially wrote this post back in 2014 when I was just dipping my toes into the keto waters. For a more…
The Time I Decided That Chocolate Donuts Were the Best “Cookie” for a Grain-free + Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich
Extra creamy dairy-free ice cream that’s sandwiched between two fudgy cake donuts. All gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Last week, I was in the kitchen (heh, when am I ever NOT in the kitchen?) with a plan. I was going to make ice cream sandwiches for my pals at Natural Vitality. I love their products,…
This Summer Treat Wreaks Havoc on Your Life + What You Can Do About It
The FDA claims that it’s “safe” in low levels but it adds up quickly and can be hazardous to our health. BPA is an endocrine disruptor – a substance that interferes with the production, secretion, transport, action, function and elimination of natural hormones. BPA can imitate our body’s own hormones in a way that could…
The Easiest Way to Remove 50 Grams of Sugar (why it’s the best idea ever) + a No-sugar Summer Drink recipe
The first step to jumping off the daily cravings train is to remove these 50 grams of sugar from your day. Lucky for us, it’s SO easy to do! I knew that Starbucks drinks had a lot of sugar, but I had no idea how much until I spent an afternoon perusing their nutrition facts.