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Coffee is a Great Fat Burner (+ 6 More Favorites to Burn Fat)

I’ve long maintained that coffee is healthy. I’ve even joked that it should be its own food group. Fortunately, plenty of research verifies my love of this popular beverage. The polyphenols…

Recipe: Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Usually pancakes are reserved for those lazy weekend mornings when I can justify being stuck in front of a hot skillet for half an hour. By the time the batter is all used up, everyone else has…

Recipe: Energizing Pre-Workout Coffee

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One of the questions I get asked most often is what to eat and drink before, during, and after a workout. Rule number one: Don’t eat a big meal within two hours of working out. You want your blood…

Recipe: Chai Protein Latte

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So don’t get me wrong, I love my local coffee shop. But there are times when the last thing you want to do is leave home for a latte… Here’s the answer! Not only does this Paleo coffee drink taste…

Top 4 Ways Coffee Is Good For You

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I am definitely a coffee lover – most mornings find me double-fisting a protein shake and a half-caf Americano with a dash of coconut milk. (Unless of course I add my coffee to my loaded smoothie…

Recipe: Vanilla Coconut Affogato

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There’s something almost magical about the way an affogato blends hot and cold, dessert and coffee, bitter and sweet… This version is made healthier by a shot of protein and the use of unsweetened…

Recipe: Bulletproof White Russian

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The White Russian is a classic cocktail, but it’s also high-sugar impact and full of ingredients that can cause food intolerances like heavy cream, caramel coloring with gluten, and problem…

Recipe: Espresso-Almond Shake

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If you know me, you know almond butter and coffee are two of my favorite foods on the planet. So I couldn’t resist combining them into one healthy, irresistible protein shake! This shake has…

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Shake

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Every fall without fail, social media and the local Starbucks are full of all things pumpkin spice. And while the warm scent is perfect for autumn, the added sugars, dairy, and artificial…