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How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

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Keto Pretzels

Keto Pretzels

Posted by Angela Parker 
· May 20, 2019 
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While eating keto, I really missed bread. This Keto Pretzel recipe is a delicious way to stay on track with keto and get your bread fix too.

One of the most common struggle with sticking to a low carb or keto diet is that people feel like that have to give up their favorite foods… like BREAD!

Can you relate?

You would not believe how much easier it is for me to stick to eating low carb and keto when I have healthy swaps that keep me on track! Like my keto coffee!

Recipes like this Easy Keto Pretzel Recipe helps me when I’m craving bread or pizza… and all those super carby things I really want to avoid! read more

keto Stuffed Pizza Bites

Keto Stuffed Pizza Bites

Posted by Angela Parker 
· May 18, 2019 
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This Keto Stuffed Pizza Bites recipes sounds like a lot of work, but in reality they are super easy to make and curb your pizza cravings while sticking to a keto lifestyle.

First…

Can I get an AMEN for Keto Pizza?

Like for-reals… Keto & Low Carb can seriously be a sustainable lifestyle for me if I can eat pizza on the regular…

I know I’m not alone.

Okay… since we got that out of the way.

When I was pregnant – WHISSH SOUND FOR FLASHBACK –

I think that everyone in my life is thankful that I’m no longer pregnant (pregnant-zilla? is that a thing?)… and now hopelessly sleep deprived because of this cutie: read more

Keto Cookie Dough Fat Bomb Recipe

Keto Cookie Dough Fat Bombs

Posted by Angela Parker 
· May 8, 2019 
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These Keto Cookie Dough Fat Bombs are one of my favorite ways in get in healthy fats and fuel my body without sugar.

When you are trying to eat keto or low carb… making sure that you are eating healthy fat throughout the day is SO important.

One of the MOST COMMON MISTAKES when eating low carb or keto is not eating enough fat.

We have been making this recipe every week because it makes it easy to add in extra fat without the extra carbs – which keeps you in fat burning mode and staying full longer too! read more

Two Healthy Halloween Treats

Posted by Angela Parker 
· October 30, 2018 
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Here are two very healthy Halloween treats you can make throughout the month of October.

Can I be honest… Halloween isn’t my favorite. 
Because all I am hearing lately is…

“Can I have a piece of candy?” 
“Can I have a piece of candy?” 
“Can I have a piece of candy?”

 

I usually can avoid this battle altogether… but during Halloween…

CANDY IS EVERYWHERE!!! 

Besides the obvious… SUGAR IS MY NEMESIS. 

 

It really can be detrimental to our health (and our kid’s health too!) read more

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Posted by Angela Parker 
· July 24, 2018 
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This is an easy recipe for Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip using simple ingredients.

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

You find yourself REALLY wanting a sweet snack but knowing that you REALLY don’t need all the sugar?

That’s like my whole life right now! Managing my tendency toward gestational diabetes means that I really can’t deal with sugar or carbs so I’ve been experimenting!

Here’s my latest creation!

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

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Ingredients
  

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

  • 4 Low Carb Tortillas
  • 1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
  • 2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
  • 1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon

Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

  • 8 oz of cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon of stevia blend.
  • 1/4 teaspoon on cinnamon.
  • 1 Tablespoon of chopped pecans.

Instructions
 

  • Brush melted butter on each side of tortillas.
  • Mix stevia & Cinnamon together.
  • Cut tortillas into 6 triangles each and dip each side into stevia/Cinnamon blend.
  • Bake at 350 degrees on baking tray covered in parchment paper for 10 minutes.
  • Beat together cream cheese, stevia, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Note: The stevia blend I use is a cup for cup substitute for sugar (this one is a good choice if you want to try it!). You can use any sweetener you like, just sweeten to taste.

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

4 Low Carb Tortilla (I LOVE this one!)
1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon read more

Red, White, and Blueberry Low-Carb “Cheesecake” Dessert

Posted by Angela Parker 
· July 5, 2018 
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This Red, White, and Blueberry Low-Carb “Cheesecake” Dessert is perfect for your 4th of July celebrations for a keto and low carb treat.

If you are in the U.S., I hope you and your family have had a wonderful 4th of July! We celebrated and had a lot of fun shooting fireworks and enjoying our friends and neighbors (and we slept in a bit this morning!)

I decided to try something new I had been thinking over yesterday and I was so pleased with how it turned out!

What is great is that it uses low carb berries for a really great natural sweetener. This recipe is pretty versatile because you can use any berries you love and mix them up! read more

1 Minute Keto Chocolate Muffin in a Mug

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 28, 2018 
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This keto chocolate muffin in a mug recipe is perfect for curbing your chocolate cravings without the carbs. It’s a great keto friendly dessert or snack! When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes. I found that eating low carb was the easiest way for me to control my blood sugar from spiking. But I had intense pregnancy cravings! This was the recipe that I made almost daily to give me extra protein and curb my cravings the low carb way.

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
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When I want a ✨ Chocolate Keto Dessert ✨ this is my favorite one!! #lazyketomom #ketochocolatecake #ketodessertrecipes #lowcarbdesserts #ketorecipes

♬ Up Beat (Married Life) – Kenyi

Can you eat chocolate on keto?

Chocolate can be enjoyed on a keto diet, but it’s important to choose the right type of chocolate and consume it in moderation due to its carb content. read more

The Day I Failed My Gestational Diabetes Test

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 15, 2018 
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The day I failed my gestational diabetes test was honestly a shocking experience for me. Learn how I managed that and had a healthy pregnancy.

8 years ago… I was in my second trimester of my first pregnancy…

Everything was going well…

until I was 28 weeks and went for my gestational diabetes screening test.

 

I thought “I’m the healthiest person I know!” I got this!

 

But when my results came back that I had failed…

I was crushed.

I was shocked.

I felt all alone. read more

Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

DIY Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

Posted by Angela Parker 
· May 8, 2018 
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So many people struggle with falling asleep each night. With this DIY Lavender Pillow Spray, you can use the power of essential oils to help you fall asleep.

Moms, the day that’s all about you is almost here—Mother’s Day! With everything you do as a super mom, you’ve earned a day of “R & R.” The trouble with a lot of the “Sleep Help” products and recipes out there is that they are full of fillers or chemicals you might not want on your pillow while you sleep at night! read more

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Posted by Angela Parker 
· April 24, 2018 
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This Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie was a staple for me when I was pregnant. Learn how easy it is to make!

So if you haven’t seen on social media yet, I’m about 9 weeks pregnant! (Yay! Surprise!)

 

But unlike the pregnancy “glow”…. I have been looking more green lately, haha. It has made life very interesting these days.

 

I wanted to share a recipe that has been good for dealing with my morning sickness, plus just busy mornings when we need to get out the door, or need a snack for my pickiest eaters! read more

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