Thursday, April 24, 2014

Is Coconut Oil the next big thing!?

We've all been reading about coconut oil recently -- from oil pulling, to using it as a cooking aide, to smearing it on our lips as a moisturizer. Let's look at all the ways Coconut Oil is the next big thing in beauty and fitness!

This article, 76 Genius Ways to Use Coconut Oil in your Everyday Life, gives you tons of ideas and suggestions for incorporating this popular product in to every aspect of your daily routine.

Have you tried any of these on the list? What has been your experience so far? Life changer or just the latest trend?!




Tuesday, April 1, 2014

30 Sugar Substitutes for Any and Every Possible Situation

We all crave sugar; some of us more often than others. Below you'll find a list of excellent substitutes for when that craving strikes!

You can read more about these ingredients here!

1. Agave Nectar
2. Maple Syrup
3. Lemon

4. Honey
5. Applesauce
6. Erythritol
7. Raisins
8. Cinnamon

9. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
10. Reb A
11. Cranberries
12. Processed Dates
13. Grapefruit

14. Coconut Sugar
15. Brown Rice Syrup
16. Rapadura
17. Lime
18. Pureed Banana
19. Milk
20. Frozen Juice Concentrate
21. Barley Malt Extract
22. Sucanat
23. Apricot Puree
24. Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
25. Club Soda
26. Rum

27. Tea Leaves
28. Molasses
29. Balsamic Glaze
30. Yacon Syrup