by TheAlternativeDaily.com Thanks to unhealthy processing methods, chocolate has earned a reputation as a ‘junk food.’ While the candy bars lining the supermarket shelves are certainly not good for you, organic, raw dark chocolate has many surprising health benefits, and is even considered a superfood. But do you know why it is so good for you? […]
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Gluten Free, Grain Free Ingredients: For the Dough 2 ½ cups almond flour ¼ cup coconut flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup coconut oil 2 Tablespoons raw honey 2 eggs at room temperature 1 Tablespoon vanilla essence ¼ cup coconut sugar For the Filling ½ cup coconut sugar 2 Tablespoons […]
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Coconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids with powerful effects on metabolism. Several studies show that just by adding coconut oil to your diet, you can lose fat, especially the “dangerous” fat in the abdominal cavity. Coconut Oil is High in Medium Chain Triglycerides, Fatty Acids That Boost YOUR Metabolism Coconut oil is […]
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What Is Cacao? Cacao, also commonly called Raw Cacao, is actually the raw form of Cocoa. The tree that Cocoa comes from is called ‘Theobroma Cacao’. The beans taken from this tree are called Cacao Beans. They can be kept whole, as beans, or processed into Cacao nibs, Cacao Powder or Cacao Butter. All of […]
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My 2013 new year’s resolution was to transform my body. I wanted to put on some size but drop some body fat and still maintain my current level of physical fitness all at the same time. I finally achieved my goal on December 20th but not without some hiccups along the way. In all honesty I […]
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Makes: one 18 cm round or square cake Preparation: 20 minutes, plus overnight soaking time Cooking: 1½–2 hours Ingredients: For the cake 500gms ten fruit cake mix 150ml coconut water Grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/3 cup buckwheat flour 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon guar gum 1 teaspoon […]
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Glycemic Load: 5 Makes: 10 pieces Ingredients: 5 Tbsp raw cacao powder 4-5 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 3 Tbsp raw honey 1 pinch of Himalayan sea salt Extra Optional Ingredients 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ cup chopped almonds ½ cup cashew pieces ½ cup walnuts ¼ cup goji berries Method: Combine all […]
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Oh the dreaded month of December. The month when you undo all your gains with overeating and overindulgence. Or is it? All we keep seeing in the media and fitness articles is how you need to control yourself this Christmas so you don’t pack on the kilos. These articles and news stories tell you how you […]
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Have you noticed a range of coconut products popping up everywhere? Coconut water, coconut oil, coconut milk, cream, coconut sugar, coconut skin care and body care products. It seems like the products are all over the place. Coconuts have been around a long time, long before this coconut craze. Did you know that nearly 1/3 […]
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Snacking can be the make of break when it comes to your goals. If caught out unprepared, it can lead to desparate stop at a gas station or vending machine where its pretty hard to avoid the fast food junk option. So here’s a list of our favourites. Something thats quick and easy and can […]
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