I get asked a lot about what is the best powder to use when baking. In this post I'm going to briefly talk about the differences in the two and give you nutritional facts from my preferred brand - Chatfield's Carob Powder & Chatfield's Cocoa Powder. There are pros and cons to both, so you can make your decision based on your desires/needs. No matter which phase you are on, you should always [Continue Reading...]
A quick vlog on reading sugar grams on packages!
Reading packages can be so very confusing. In this video, I talk about to look at sugar grams on packages and the importance of looking at the ingredient lists. When looking at the ingredients, make sure to watch for sugars. Check out the hidden sugar list. Watch now - it's a quick video which will assist you while shopping to avoid unhealthy ingredients. [Continue Reading...]
Help to get off the holiday weight!
Did you overdo it during the holiday season and now you are up in weight? Are you feeling bloated and tired? Despite our best intentions to stick to a healthy routine during the holidays, most of us end up eating and drinking too much which leaves us to feel sluggish and heavy! We also skip exercising and sleep less which can contribute to a weight gain as well as bloated and sluggish [Continue Reading...]
Spice Up Your Life with Cinnamon
Tried and true, cinnamon has a long history as both a spice and a medicine. Moses used it as an ingredient in holy anointing oils (Exodus 30:22-25). Cleopatra (69-30 B.C.) is said to have carried cinnamon with her jewels. During the Roman Empire, cinnamon bark was burned as incense in the temples and wealthy Romans used it in their baths. Cinnamon offers many health benefits such [Continue Reading...]