Balanced Brownies

Balanced Brownies

I will not diet. I love chocolate. Chocolate makes me happy. I believe in sugar free-dom which for me more often than not means abstinence. Yet when you are a parent who loves to bake with your kids, avoiding sweet treats can be a challenge. Usually I aim to...

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Sugar Free-dom

Sugar Free-dom

Let’s talk truth. Demonizing any particular food or substance in our quest to lose weight or be healthy is not productive, balanced, or accurate. Nothing is universal in this area. Different foods affect people differently and different methods of getting...

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Who Am I???

Who Am I???

Who am I to talk about healthy eating, losing weight, or the challenges of eating today? Allow me to introduce myself. If you are not yet familiar with my story, please check out Transformation to see how I lost 155 pounds ten years ago and kept it off. If...

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Peppermint Americano

Peppermint Americano

If you want a coffee drink that feels like a treat and has some flavor, but sans sugar, consider my new drink of choice. Brew or order a cup of peppermint tea and float a shot of espresso or a small cup of black coffee over it! The herbal mint tea is...

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Healthy, Budget-Friendly Cafe Mocha

Healthy, Budget-Friendly Cafe Mocha

At home using your Keurig, brew a large cup of coffee. In the same mug, brew a small cup of hot water. Make sure your cup is big enough to hold the total quantity with room for milk and whip cream! Add Health Wise Hot Chocolate which boasts 15g protein in...

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