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10 (scientifically proven) Reasons Why I’m Not Scared of Eating Fat + Keto Vanilla Creme Pudding Parfaits recipe

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.

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Boston Cream Donuts (gluten-free + paleo)

Boston Cream Donuts (gluten-free + paleo)

Gluten-free and paleo donuts cut like sandwiches filled with dairy-free vanilla custard and topped with melted dark chocolate. Traditionally, Boston Cream Donuts are yeast-risen donuts with custard in the middle. They’re fried, they’re glutenous and packed with sugar. I’ve seen a couple of grain-free and paleo Boston Cream Donuts out there but when I saw…

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The Ultimate Guide to Everything Coconut: Flour, Oil, Butter, Cream, Milk, Water, Shreds, Sugar and Nectar

The Ultimate Guide to Everything Coconut: Flour, Oil, Butter, Cream, Milk, Water, Shreds, Sugar and Nectar

Everything you ever wanted to know about coconut. From coconut milk, to coconut butter, coconut water, coconut nectar and everything in between. Coconut has saved my ketogenic life numerous times. Green Coconut Curry, Biscuits and Bread, and Coconut Cauliflower Rice. In each of these adventures, I used a different form of coconut. What’s the difference…

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Vegan Eggnog Coffee Creamer + Light Dairy-free Eggnog

Vegan Eggnog Coffee Creamer + Light Dairy-free Eggnog

Two Eggnog recipes. The first, a Vegan Eggnog Coffee (or tea) Creamer that will transform a boring cup of coffee into a healthy eggnog latte. The second, a Light, Dairy-free Eggnog recipe made with dairy-free milk, ground spices and a touch of coconut sugar.

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Easy Homemade Coconut Milk Using Shredded Coconut

Easy Homemade Coconut Milk Using Shredded Coconut

Kevin has turned into a dairy-free milk monster. He adds it to his ginormous bowls of protein oats, whips up 1-2 protein smoothies per day, and even drinks the stuff! Coming from a guy who used to live on frozen meals and Cherrios (with 2% milk)… we’ve come a far ways.

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Chai Latte Ice Cream (dairy-free)

Chai Latte Ice Cream (dairy-free)

When it comes to summer treats, a bowl of homemade ice cream is the very best thing. Whether you want your base to be made of cashews, bananas or beans, there is something for everyone.

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Ultra Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milk

Ultra Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milk

Spring has sprung. It’s finally here! The markets are bustling with activity, new produce is livening up the market carts, and I know I’m not the only one that’s ready to get in on the apricot, strawberry, cherry and asparagus action around here.

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Soy-free Vegan Mayonnaise

Soy-free Vegan Mayonnaise

It seems everyone these days has been personally affected by cancer in one way or another. When my Dad was diagnosed a couple of years ago, our whole world changed in the blink of an eye. It was rough on him, our family, and his love for bacon. Yes, you better believe his diet went…

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Hydrating Vegan Chocolate Milk

Hydrating Vegan Chocolate Milk

I’m generally not one to wish away the week, but boy am I happy that it’s Friday. Today’s my rest day from the gym so I treated myself to a 30 minute sleep in. It doesn’t sound like much, but when you wake up at 3:30am every minute counts. I have leftover homemade pad thai…

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Post Workout Creamsicles

Post Workout Creamsicles

Do you ever get a waft of a familiar smell and get sent right back to the moment you were introduced to that scent for the first time? If you haven’t, please don’t think I’m weird. I swear that there are people in the world whose memories are triggered by scent. And I just happen…

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