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5 Weight Loss Tips
In the last blog, we looked at 6 weight loss myths. In this blog, we'll review 5 ways to healthfully lose weight. Tip #1: Sleep More!...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 1, 20194 min read
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6 Weight Loss Myths
With nearly two-thirds of Americans classified as overweight or obese and no foreshadowed end to the obesity epidemic, it is clear that...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 1, 20196 min read
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How to Help Your Child Eat Healthy
One of the top concerns I receive from parents is their children’s picky eating habits. They know their children should eat healthy but...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Oct 27, 20184 min read
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Cholesterol is Not the Problem
For years, we have been told that dietary cholesterol is bad, being the primary culprit of our largest cause of mortality – heart...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Oct 27, 20184 min read
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Healthier Hot Chocolate
Makes 4 small servings 1 (15.5oz) can full fat coconut milk 2 cups filtered water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon stevia (I...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Healthy "Soda"
Makes 1 serving 12 ounces carbonated mineral water (ie. Perrier), chilled 10 drops of Sweetleaf flavored stevia Instructions Add stevia...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Nut Butter Fiber Cookies
Makes 12 cookies 1 ¼ cups cooked garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2/3 cup natural almond butter (or other non-peanut nut butter) 2 ½...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Lime Avocado Mousse
Makes 2 servings 1 avocado, seeded ¼ cup preservative-free lime juice, or 2 freshly squeezed limes 1 tablespoon coconut oil ¼ teaspoon...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Peppermint Patties
Makes 8 patties ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup coconut oil 20 drops liquid stevia 1/3 teaspoon food-grade, pure peppermint oil...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Makes 12 brownies 1 ½ cups of sugar-free dark chocolate chips (ie. Lily’s Premium Baking Chips) 1 (15.5oz) can black beans, rinsed and...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Frozen Almond Butter Cups
Makes 12 cups Chocolate Coating 2/3 cup unsweetened, raw cacao powder 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses 1 teaspoon...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Chocolatey Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are not candida-friendly, but healthy in every other way! They are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and low glycemic. Makes ~...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Not-So-Cheesy Cherry "Cheesecake"
This is basically a vegan-style cheesecake. I don't know why these types of recipes even have "cheesecake" in the title. There is...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20182 min read
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Almond Bread
Makes 1 loaf 1 1/2 cup almond meal (leftover from almond milk or ground almonds) 3/4 cup tapioca starch 1/4 cup ground flax seed 1/2...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Baked Brown Rice or Quinoa
Makes 4 servings 3 cups bone broth 1 cup brown rice, or 1½ cups quinoa 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon onion powder or flakes 1 teaspoon...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Quinoa Bean Berry Salad
Makes 4 servings 2 cups quinoa (see Baked Quinoa recipe) 2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked and drained 2 cups fresh berries (any...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Vegetable "Fries"
Makes 4 servings 8 cups of any of the following: sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnip, jicama, beets, sliced into thin “sticks” ½ cup melted...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Sweet Fennel Cabbage Salad
Makes 4 servings ½ head of cabbage, shredded 1 red pepper, diced 1 green apple, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can full fat coconut milk juice of ½...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Tropical Cabbage Salad
Makes 4 servings ½ head green cabbage, shredded ¼ head purple cabbage, shredded 2 stalk celery, diced 1 cup berries 1-2 kiwi, sliced 1...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Cruciferous Cocktail Salad
Makes 4 servings 2 small heads of broccoli, lightly steamed and chopped 2 stems of fresh kale, chopped 1 cup green cabbage, shredded 1...
Nicole Spear, MS, CNS
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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