Love twizzlers and red vines but want to skip the corn syrup and Red 40? My homemade twizzlers are much healthier and made with whole food ingredients! Over they years I've enjoyed creating healthy candy alternatives based on my favorite childhood treats. Most of these recipes are loaded with chocolate and coconut (my two favorite ingredients)! But this time around I wanted to experiment and make fruit flavored candy. I was [...]
Keto Sweeteners
Following a keto diet and craving sweets? You don't have to completely give up on desserts when you eat this way. There are healthy keto friendly sweeteners out there that you can use from time to time that won't derail your efforts. So, you have finally made the decision to go keto, to eat a high, healthy fat, low carbohydrate diet. What took you so long? Maybe it was the fear that you would have to give up all sweets to [...]
Coconut Oil Bath Melts
Next time you take a bath pop one of these nourishing coconut oil bath melts into your bath! Your skin will feel softer than a baby's tush! I love to take hot detox baths. It’s one of my favorites ways to unwind after a long day. I usually apply coconut oil to my skin after I bathe, but lately I've been adding coconut oil into my bath. It melts immediately and completely moisturizes my skin from head to toe! Another benefit [...]
Coconut Fruit Dip – Paleo & Dairy Free!
This healthy dairy free coconut fruit dip is made with only 3 ingredients! Serve with fresh organic fruit or coconut flour graham crackers. We've been enjoying an abundance of fruit this summer thanks to our local CSA. My kids have especially enjoyed all the berries! When we were getting ready to have company for the fourth of July my daughter asked me to make fruit dip to serve with our berries. I remember my mom making [...]
5 Ways To Reduce Waste In Your Home
Are you looking for ways to reduce waste in your home? There is a lot that can be done if you are willing to make a few swaps. Here are some tips for how you can reduce waste in your home. America is in the midst of a trash crisis. We lead the way with China, Brazil, Japan, and Germany falling in line as the leading trash generators. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American person produces 5.91 [...]
Coconut Flour Cake
Grain free and delicious, this coconut flour cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This vanilla coconut flour cake is light and just sweet, but not too sweet. It's simple to make and whips up in a cinch. You can use this recipe to make cupcakes, birthday cake or just for a fun treat. The recipe below makes one 8-inch cake. You can double the recipe to make two cakes or to make cupcakes. Top the cake with your favorite [...]
Toning Coffee Infused Body Butter
This luxurious coffee body butter moisturizes and tones skin! Use it daily on problem areas to reduce the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin. Homemade whipped body butter is simple to make and can often be made with butters and oils you have in your kitchen. Essential oils can be added or you can infuse herbs and spices into your oils. With this recipe I used coffee, which is amazing for your skin and can help to [...]
Coconut Oil vs. MCT Oil
Have you hopped on the coconut oil train yet? If not, you are missing out on the many research-backed health benefits of this tropical treasure. You may have also heard of MCT oil, a 100 percent saturated oil that is fast becoming trendy in the health and wellness space. But what does it have to offer that coconut does not or is the all natural coconut oil enough? Let’s take a closer look at both to find the answer. What [...]
