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How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

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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

1 Minute Keto Chocolate Muffin in a Mug

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 28, 2018 
· 8 Comments

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.
@grassfedmama

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

Baked Avocado Breakfast Recipe

Posted by Angela Parker 
· March 14, 2018 
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Good morning, breakfast enthusiasts! Today, we’re about to turn the most versatile fruit (yes, you read that right) into the star of your morning routine – avocados! Buckle up because we’re diving into the delightful realm of a baked avocado breakfast recipe. Forget what you thought you knew about this green powerhouse; we’re about to show you a whole new way to kickstart your day with creamy, baked perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned avocado lover or someone just stepping into the world of breakfast innovation, get ready for a delicious treat that will redefine your morning routine. So, grab your avocados and let’s bake up a breakfast that’s not just tasty but also packed with all the goodness avocados have to offer. Rise and shine with the joy of a baked avocado breakfast that’s as easy as it is scrumptious! read more

Free Intermittent Fasting Guide

Can Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose Belly Fat?

Posted by Angela Parker 
· February 26, 2018 
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ditch your sugar cravings
ditch your sugar cravings

Join the Free 5 Day Fasting Challenge, click the button below for a step by step daily guide for starting your first intermittent fast:

Join the Free 5 Day Fasting Challenge

I wasn’t the biggest fan of fasting when I was growing up… because of my blood sugar problem – I would always crash (and get really sick) when I would do it.

 

So I thought fasting just wasn’t for me!

 

I know many people avoid it because let’s be honest – WE LOVE FOOD. (but that’s probably the biggest reason why we SHOULD be doing intermittent fasting, right?) read more

9 Benefits to Keto (Low Carb/High Fat) You May not Know About {and it isn’t weight loss, that’s just a bonus!}

Posted by Angela Parker 
· February 19, 2018 
· 1 Comment

Today I’m sharing 9 Benefits to Keto (Low Carb/High Fat) You May not Know About {and it isn’t weight loss, that’s just a bonus!}. You will see there are many health benefits of eating keto!

sThere are lots of benefits of eating low carb/high fat… and one of the benefit most people are talking about it weight loss.

Which don’t get me wrong, weight loss is great! Especially if you feel like you have felt like you have failed on every other “diet” out there.

 

But what is all the hype about?  read more

The Side Effects of Drinking Keto Coffee

Two Side Effects of Drinking This Coffee…

Posted by Angela Parker 
· December 4, 2017 
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Are your mornings a chaotic scramble of getting the kids ready for school, feeding the pets, and trying to find time for yourself? Well, I’ve got the secret to supercharging your mornings and starting your day off right – Keto Coffee with Collagen Peptides! This powerhouse combination of grassfed butter and collagen peptides will give you the energy and focus you need to tackle the day. Say goodbye to sluggish mornings and hello to a productive day ahead. 

Why you need to start your mornings with this powerful combo

Let me tell you why you need to start your mornings with this powerful combo of Keto Coffee and Collagen Peptides. read more

4 Actions to Help you Reach Your Goals

Posted by Angela Parker 
· September 29, 2016 
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I’m sharing 4 actions you can do each day to help you reach your goals!

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

In my coaching group, I work with many people who are pushing hard to reach their goals – whether it be health goals or financial – They are trying their best to work towards their best.

I’m spending some reading time each morning with Act Like a Success, Think like a Success and I wanted to share one take away from this morning!

Watch my short video of 4 Actions you can take to help you Reach your Goals:

When you are working on reaching your goals… and maybe you aren’t making the progress you need to or want to, this is the time to… read more

Why You are Not Losing Weight While Breastfeeding

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 30, 2014 
· 103 Comments

You hear it all the time when you are pregnant “the weight will just melt off when your breastfeed.” However, for some of us, this is just not the case. We are the ones who are not losing weight while breastfeeding.

You may think that you are doing something wrong since your doctor, your friends, magazines, books all tell you that the weight should be going away if you are breastfeeding. There are some real reasons why some of us just don’t “melt” away.

FREE: How To Lose Weight While Nursing Guide

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Here are some reasons why you are NOT losing weight while breastfeeding:

Hormones

It is no secret that while you are pregnant and breastfeeding your hormones are very active. Prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, also increases your appetite. Prolactin remains extremely high during the first 6 months. This hormone can prevent weight loss and even cause weight gain according to this study.  This article explains that prolactin reduces the bodies metabolism of fat… so your body really is holding on to that weight. read more

7 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally

7 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally

Posted by Angela Parker 
· March 4, 2014 
· 5 Comments

Understanding your metabolism is crucial for understanding your overall health. It can either be fast and efficient or slow and sluggish. Your daily choices and habits play a significant role in determining the speed of your metabolism. Keep reading to learn my 7 ways to speed up your metabolism naturally.

7 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally

Previously, I’ve shared how your metabolism can be slowed down by your actions and how you eat. Thankfully, your metabolism can also be revved up by some simple changes. In this blog post, I’m going to share 7 ways to speed up your metabolism naturally. read more

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Is your pH making you Fat?

Posted by Angela Parker 
· February 26, 2014 
· 3 Comments

Is your pH making you fat

Is Your body’s pH making You Fat?

 

Most people learned about pH in school. The difference between acids and bases can be shown on  Ph Test Strips (affiliate link). It was fun to discover where certain liquids would fall on the scale. What most people don’t learn is how important pH is to your health. Did you know your pH could be making if more difficult to lose weight?

The optimal pH level is between 7.2-7.4. “pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14—the lower the pH the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has a pH of 7 which is neutral.” (Natural Health School)

Symptoms of poor pH balance

From the Center for Advanced Health:  read more

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