My previous struggle with food was enmeshed in my weight. I couldn’t figure it out because inside I was very confident in my professional abilities and success. I also knew I was a good daughter, friend and partner. As winter turned to spring, the panic over if I’d fit into the previous spring ...
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Have you heard of the natural sweetener Lucuma?
A couple months ago, Amie Valpone made me aware of the natural sweetener, lucuma. Known as the “Gold of the Incas”, lucuma powder comes from the lucuma fruit. It’s dried at low temperatures and then turned into a powder. It has a maple like taste. Although if you mix it in your favorite nut ...
Carbs aren’t your problem. They are the solution.
As I started to accept the reality that quick fixes like detoxes, cleanses and diets don't work, I would still find myself picking up the magazine with “The New 5-Day Fix You’ve (Miraculously) Never Heard of That Will Get You In Shape by Summer!" Intellectually I knew these claims were bogus (it ...