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Posted at 25 May, 2023 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar by

   This low-sugar oatmeal cake is made with whole-grain oats ground in a coffee grinder and topped with chopped dark chocolate and toasted walnuts. It contains no butter or additional oils. All the fat comes from almond flour, walnuts, and Greek yogurt. This delicious oatmeal cake is sweetened with organic coconut sugar in a decent amount: only 70 grams of coconut sugar for eight servings.  Whole-grain oats (or steel-cut oats ) require more liquid. I prefer to grind them since they are less soft than rolled oats. However,...

Posted at 28 April, 2023 in Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, No refined sugar by

  How many of you have treated dandelion only as a weed in your garden?  It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The roots and leaves of the dandelion have been used to treat liver problems.  Every part of the humble dandelion is useful: the root, the leaves, and the flower. It can be used as food, medicine, and dye. The young leaves taste delicious in salads, and the roots can be used to make tinctures, coffee, and tea.  Dandelion supports healthy digestion, removes toxins from the...

Posted at 14 December, 2022 in Endometriosis, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

   This healthy carrot cake is one of my favorite coffee cakes all year round. The cake is moist and tender, with a delicious lemon-flavored cream cheese frosting and topped with ground toasted walnuts.  It's sweetened with dates and perfectly moist, thanks to the olive oil and apples.  This delicious, healthy carrot cake with toasted walnuts is easy to make and worth a try.  Every time I make a healthy treat, I focus on adding value to my health by using ingredients that nourish my body, keep my endometriosis...

Posted at 6 December, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

    This low-sugar pumpkin dessert is a staple for coffee cake at my house during the winter. The cake is moist and tender, with a delicious orange-flavored pumpkin filling. It is sweetened with dates and perfectly moist, thanks to coconut oil and pumpkin puree. A delicious cinnamon-vanilla-flavored cream cheese frosting and toasted almond flakes finish off the cake. This delicious pumpkin cake is filling, easy to make, and worth a try. I like to combine the orange flavor with vanilla and cinnamon. These spices are my favorites during the cold...

Posted at 9 November, 2022 in Endometriosis, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No refined sugar by

    More than 13 years ago, I committed to a healthy lifestyle because of my health problems - anxiety, endometriosis, and moody menopause. The hardest part was finding a healthy way to satisfy my sweet tooth and fuel my body with nutrients instead of spiking my blood sugar and promoting inflammation. Since then, I have also focused on creating nutritious desserts. After all, a delicious, homemade cake is a delightful, heartwarming treat. Every time I make a healthy treat, I focus on adding value to my health by using...

Posted at 23 August, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, Menopause, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

   Summer is still in full swing and this scorching weather and holiday mood inspired me to make another healthy ice cream recipe. It's perfect for cooling you down on those hot summer days while boosting your levels of antioxidants. This healthy version of blueberry ice cream is easy to make, gluten-free, and kid-friendly.  Since blueberries are still in season, make the most of them and turn them into a creamy, sweet, and tangy ice cream. The bright flavors of lemon zest and juicy blueberries will delight...

Posted at 18 August, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Gluten-free desserts, Healthy desserts, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar by

   I call this raspberry ice cream healthy because it is made with Greek yogurt instead of cream and coconut sugar instead of white sugar. It also uses three tablespoons of maple syrup for the entire batch. It contains no preservatives or other additives.  I am excited because I know what is in my ice cream and can also control the amount of sugar. This ice cream is full of raspberry flavor, creamy, and can be made in minutes.  It is a guilt-free treat made with only a...

Posted at 14 August, 2022 in Endometriosis, Gluten-free, Healthy Lifestyle, Menopause, No refined sugar, Wellbeing by

  This article is for you if you love coffee and can not live without it. If you struggle with hormone issues, this post is for you because I want to share my four secret ingredients that are the key to healthier and more hormone-friendly coffee. In other words, I want to reveal the unique ingredients that will transform your coffee into a healthy version without triggering any side effects. Remember, more beneficial coffee does not have to be boring. In the meantime, remember that we are all different,...

Posted at 18 July, 2022 in Healthy desserts, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas, Wellbeing by

   I love summer for the wide variety of fruits I can enjoy.  My orchard is bursting with colors: cherries, sour cherries, and peaches.  I like to take a little walk through my orchard to treat myself to fresh, juicy fruits right off the tree.   This year I was blessed with lots of sour cherries. Some of them are already on my pantry shelves in the form of jam and compote. Some are in the freezers to bake this Healthy Sour Cherry Cake later in the year.  Sour cherries, also...

Posted at 15 July, 2022 in Healthy desserts, Healthy Recipes, Low sugar desserts, No refined sugar, Weight loss ideas by

  I love summer for the wide variety of fruits I can enjoy.  Two delicious and colorful peach trees give me sweet, rosy peaches every year. I like fresh from the peach tree best, but I also love them in baked goods.  Summer always takes me back to my childhood when my mom would make a delicious pie with all the fruit in season. This peach almond cake is a healthy twist, as I replaced half of the flour with almond flour and the refined sugar with coconut...