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Foody Friday: 3 Healthy Fats

Feb
15th
2013
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I've been trying my best to incorporate more healthy/good fats into my diet lately, and the three pictured above have become my absolute favorites.

Avocados- My favorite way to eat this little guy is in the form of guacamole, but I've also been putting 1/2 of one in my green smoothie each morning. It adds a creaminess that is just the best. Avocados have lots of monounsaturated fat, which decreases our risk of heart disease and regulates blood sugar. WIN. Extra Virgin Olive Oil- The brand pictured above is...

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Foody Friday: Hooked on Tropical Traditions

Oct
5th
2012
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  Gosh, guys...sorry I've been so scarce lately. I feel like school and work have been kicking my butt, but having money and gettin' my learn on are things I shouldn't and wouldn't ever complain about. Speaking of money, I've really been putting it to good use by purchasing the following from Tropical Traditions: More of their (because I've successfully emptied the quart jar they sent me to review)  (which I plan to eat with goat cheese atop...

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Tags: coconut cream concentrate, , deals, , , , tropical traditions, unrefined
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(Closed) Another Tropical Traditions Giveaway!

Sep
18th
2012
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Win 1 gallon of Gold Label !

Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

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Foody Friday: Glass Drink Receptacle Love

Sep
7th
2012
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My boyfriend gets me, and I know this because two of my birthday presents were glass bottles in which I can store liquid. is like the white one pictured above, and it holds lemon water just beautifully. (pictured below) is intended for hot beverages, and I've been drinking coconut oil + green tea out of it daily. WIN.

P.S. See that schoolbook? My preoccupation with my next...

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Tags: bpa-free, , fancy, glass bottles, glass teapot, , lemon water, , tropical traditions
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(Closed) Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Giveaway

Sep
4th
2012
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Win 1 quart of Gold Label !

Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: ?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin...

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Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review

Sep
3rd
2012
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Rating:

10
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My obsession with coconut oil is a secret to no one, and the kind folks at Tropical Traditions seem to have gotten the memo as well. After seeing May's Refined vs Unrefined post, they contacted me about trying a jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. As any reasonable person would, I responded with an enthusiastic "heck yes!" The more research I did on Tropical Traditions, the more confident I felt in my decision to review their coconut oil....

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Foody Friday: Shutterbean’s Mexican Popcorn

Jul
6th
2012
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Since popcorn is one of my very favorite snacks, I'm almost always looking for ways to fancy it up. I once added white chocolate chips a freshly-made batch, and the melted chocolately goodness completely cancelled out the shame I felt for consuming white chocolate.

Am I proud of that fact? No.

Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.

Anyway, when I saw a recipe for Mexican Popcorn on Shutterbean, I knew that I needed such a snack in...

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Tags: , cumin, , , healthy snack, , mexican food, popcorn, shutterbean
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Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Review

Jun
18th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

10
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  Danielle sent me a text on her recent trip to Ohio to inform me that she spotted 16 oz. jars of organic virgin coconut oil at Trader Joe's for only $5.99 each. Like any sane person would, I immediately responded with a request that she pick me up a jar. Since she's an angel and pretty much the best sister ever, she came back to Lake Charles with a jar of coconut oil and a bar of dark chocolate, both especially for me. Ingredients (provided on product’s label)- "organic...

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Foody Friday: Homemade Almond Butter

May
25th
2012
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I'm happy to say that my most recent adventure in the kitchen was a success. What you see above is a bagel covered in homemade crunchy almond butter.

It tasted like heaven in my mouth.

To make your own, simply combine the following in a food processor and blend it until it looks like something you'd like to eat:

-1 cup raw unsalted almonds

-2 teaspoons honey

-1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil (I used organic refined, since that's what I...

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Coconut Oil: Refined vs Unrefined

May
8th
2012
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I've always heard that unrefined coconut oil is the way to go when it comes to cooking, and this makes plenty of sense.  Apparently the polyphenols in coconut oil, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, are damaged during the refining process. I've also read that the proteins/minerals are significantly diminished after being refined.

 But because it was the cheaper option at the health food store, I've been moisturizing my body with organic refined coconut oil for the past couple of weeks. Common sense tells me...

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