Chocolate Dairy Free Ice Cream

This ice cream is so easy to make. When you want to avoid dairy you will not even miss it with this recipe.  It is pretty cold outside, but I dusted off the ice cream maker as my son has a sore throat. Save Print Chocolate Dairy Free Ice Cream Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time: ...
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Sneaky Meatballs

Here is a way to get an extra serving of vegetables into your kids with zero complaints. I grew up with an Italian mother, so I will tell you these do not taste like the meatballs I ate as a child. My mom never baked meatballs or made them with turkey meat and while hers were delicious I think these...
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Staying Healthy While Traveling

I used to do a good job avoiding air travel, but when my family moved across the country I could no longer avoid it. In the past I might have gotten a wicked headache or a cold after flying, but I have some things I do now to stay healthy and feel good during travel. Before the flight, I make...
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Warming up Cold Feet

I have cold feet some nights. I usually do not even realize my feet are cold until I get into bed. Sometimes my feet are cold because I run out of the house in the winter with ballet flats on, but not all cases are so obvious and should be discussed with a doctor. Some causes of cold feet can...
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Eat Less and Have More Energy

The key is staying hydrated. How much water did you drink today? If it was not a lot you are not alone. Hydration is a tricky thing because feeling thirsty occurs when we are extremely dehydrated. Most of the time when we are dehydrated we eat thinking we are hungry. Benefits of hydration Increased energy Skin looks better Improved Digestion...
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A Creamy Smoothie HOLD the Banana

A banana gives a smoothie the right texture and hint of sweetness, but what do you do if you want a smoothie without the banana? I personally test sensitive on the MRT test for bananas so I chose to avoid them. Here is a peek at the fruits section of my personal MRT results. You too may be sensitive or...
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Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade almond milk is delicious and has no extra ingredients like you find in store bought brands. I don’t have a good excuse, but I have to admit I stopped making my own almond milk for a while. I recently completed a cleanse and I noticed when I drank my store bought almond milk I had stomach discomfort and bloating....
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Raw Energy Balls

Need a quick pick me up? These energy balls are easy to make, totally satisfying and kid friendly. Save Print Raw Energy Balls Prep time:  5 mins Total time:  5 mins Serves: 9   Ingredients 1 c activated cashews 2 medjool dates (remove seeds) ¼ c dark chocolate chips or cocao nibs 1 T sunflower seed butter 1T chia egg (ground...
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Golden Milk Recipe

The star ingredient in Golden Milk is turmeric. I drink this a few days a week to curb cravings, reduce inflammation, and lower blood sugar. I love all the additional benefits that turmeric provides. This “milk” is great any time of the day. Some of the Many Benefits of Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory Lowers cholesterol Antioxidant Reduces gas and bloating May prevent...
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Superfood Oatmeal Bowl

I enjoy oatmeal but used to avoid it because I was hungry soon after eating it. That is not the case with this oatmeal. It does not spike my blood sugar and I am not hungry for hours after. I love this recipe because it is quick and the ingredients are all things I have regularly stocked in my refrigerator,...
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