I’m shameless in the fall when it comes pumpkin spice. I have countless posts based around pumpkins, I burn highly toxic pumpkin candles for the months September and October (shameful, I know) and indulge in eating pumpkin spice anything as often as possible. Sometimes you have to indulge in the joys of life whether they are healthy or not. However, thanks to Mommypotamus,…
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This healthy homemade hot chocolate recipe is just the decadent, cozy indulgence you’ve been looking for. With ingredients like raw cacao, coconut oil and nut milk you’ll be sipping a healthy treat is easy to make and sure to warm the soul. Are you ready for the creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate recipe? My guess is, YES! Not only is this recipe…
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You may have heard of a turmeric latte, also known as golden milk but did you know you can make one at home quite easily? If you haven’t tried one, you must. They are rich, warm and sweet. Turmeric might not sound like an ingredient you would want in your drink but when paired with other ingredients like cashew milk, cinnamon and…
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Taking protein powder on a regular basis is common for most people following a workout regime. While I’m not a big protein shake person, I’ve been around many who are and wondered if taking a shake daily can really benefit your body? I had a hunch most protein powders were bad news and I was right. However, after doing some research, I…
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New Year, new smoothie! I think I’ve said this about a million times, I get the majority of my nutrition in my daily smoothie, so I’m always looking for new ingredients to boost it’s effectiveness. If I can make it taste good as well, it’s a win! I love this spirulina/banana smoothie! It’s quick, easy and that green is stunning, right?! Spirulina…
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Pumpkin season is in high gear and I’m definitely not one to shy away from the crowd on the matter of 5,974 ways to incorporate pumpkins into your life. While I love me some pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread, I do recognize the need to limit flour and sugar. Especially since the holidays are right around the corner and overindulgent eating is…
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I’ve branched out quite a bit from THIS smoothie for a couple reasons. One, I really try to get as many veggies in my daily diet as I can handle and two, I’m always looking for ways to nourish my stomach and aid in digestion. This smoothie is a bit out of the box but you’ll have to trust me-all these foods…
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If you’ve not tried the Pink Drink from Starbucks, you’re seriously missing out! Since we all are well aware that a Starbucks addiction can break the bank as well as the waist line, let’s learn how to make the Starbucks Pink Drink from home. The Pink Drink is one of the few beverages Starbucks offers that has much fewer calories and contains…
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I listened to a pod cast the other day that had me on the edge of my seat…. Now granted, smoothies don’t get everyone as excited as they get me, but I found what I learned was definitely worth passing on. In my opinion, I find smoothies are an easy way to up your nutrition intake. I’m not the most consistent when…
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