Fighting “The Sugar Battle” doesn’t mean you have to settle for boring, plain, and unsweetened food for the rest of your life. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Here is a recipe that proves healthy food is delicious. These no-bake Healthy Cheesecake Jars are full of protein, whole food ingredients, gluten-free, and contain no refined sugar, proving real food can be full of flavor, color, texture, and even the sweetness you crave. All while being beneficial to your overall health and wellness.
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Winning the Sugar Battle
Reducing daily sugar intake seems like it should be a relatively easy task, that is, until you try to accomplish it. Sugar hides in so many unsuspecting foods and has many different names, making it way harder to reduce on a daily basis than it should be. The first line of defense is being able to recognize all the different names used for sugar. Once you know all the disguises of sugar, start reading labels, and learn some healthier sugar options, you have a much better chance of Winning The Sugar Battle. It’s real! Are you ready to fight it?
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The Sugar Battle
Today I decided to change things up a bit. Normally when I wake up in the morning I sip warm lemon water while writing “Morning Pages” in a cute journal at my desk. This morning routine has been something I’ve done since going back to school for health and nutrition. Today, however, I decided to publicly share my morning pages with you. I’m sharing my thoughts on “The Sugar Battle” in hope that this might inspire, educate, and motivate you as well.
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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Some ingredients just go together, like dark chocolate and peanut butter. However, something magical happens when you add a little crisp and a touch of sweetness to this combination. Introducing… Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! Created with only 6 “real” food ingredients and no refined sugar. These take only minutes to make, with no baking or cooking required. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious!
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Simple Quinoa Lentil Tortilla Shells
Think of a crepe meeting a tortilla and it’s easy to picture these Simple Quinoa Lentil Tortilla Shells. All it takes to make this easy recipe for healthy tortillas is a few simple ingredients and a little time. No flour, dairy, eggs, or rolling required. Blend lentils, quinoa, olive oil, salt, and water together for a flexible, delicious, protein packed, gluten-free tortilla shell that’s ready for your next wrap!
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Hearty Homemade Minestrone Soup
When you think about soup, you probably think of it as a healthy option, but not all soup is created equal. Unfortunately, most canned soup is loaded with sodium, ingredients you can’t pronounce, and additives you should never eat. The reason you can eat an entire can and still feel hungry is because most soup isn’t hearty or healthy. However, soup can be! I created this Hearty Homemade Minestrone Soup as proof. It’s filling, healthy, vegan, packed full of protein, fiber, and ingredients you can read.
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