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My Quest for Healthy PCOS Pregnancy Snacks

July 26, 2017

Pictures and reviews of Hail Merry non-gmo vegan and gluten free cake-bites, chocolate almond cups and tarts

I’ve been pretty hungry, 24/7, most of my life. I’ve assumed it’s related to my history of hypoglycemia and insulin resistance. I figured with pregnancy just about every day would…

Pictures of ingredients for my cheese free and potentially gluten free enchiladas using Siete almond flour or cassava and coconut gluten free tortillas with a cumin sweet potato or white bean puree, caramelized onions, spinach and organic chicken.

Cheese Free (and Potentially Gluten / Dairy Free) Delicious Healthy Enchiladas Recipes

So here’s the deal: enchiladas are just delicious. Fact. And they taste great with cheese – that’s just…

by Maggie

Picture of ice cold Diet Coke can. Many people wonder if Diet Coke is bad for you because of the artificial sweeteners and other ingredients. Giving up Diet Coke has helped me eat cleaner.

Is Diet Coke (or Artificial Sweeteners) Bad for You? You’re Asking the Wrong Question

This post isn’t actually about whether or not Diet Coke, diet soda and other artificial sweetener laden drinks…

by Maggie

Picture and reviews - I've tried 13+ protein bars consistently over the past 13 years to help balance my blood sugar and insulin throughout the day. I used to rely heavily on Quest Bars. Now I'm more likely to eat RX Bars, Primal Kitchen paleo collagen bars, health warrior chia bars and most often, Organic Larabars.

Thirteen Years and 13+ Bars Later: My Quest for the Best Healthy Protein Bars

I’ve been keeping snack bars, energy bars, meal bars, protein bars and granola bars in my purse steadily…

by Maggie

Picture of my gluten-free organic version of Mendocino Farms Curried Couscous on the left, and their original version on the right. Mine is less oily and has better nutrition with more added veggies and no veganaise.

Organic, Gluten-Free Copycat Recipe of Mendocino Farms’ Curried “Couscous”

We recently had a Mendocino Farms open near us and with just one catered event at our office,…

by Maggie

Image of my vegan, organic and no sugar added coconut banana chia pudding with almond milk and culinary coconut milk. This is a no-sugar added copycat recipe for True Food Kitchen's banana coconut chia pudding.

Organic, No Sugar Added True Food Kitchen Banana Coconut Chia Seed Pudding Copycat Recipe

When I’m not too full from True Food Kitchen charred cauliflower, my husband and I leave a little…

by Maggie

Picture of my current low-glycemic breakfast: organic lentils and avocado with wild caught smoked salmon.

Currently: My Low-Glycemic Adrenal Reset Diet-Friendly Breakfast

I’m obsessed with breakfast – mostly about getting it right – because when I get it wrong, I…

by Maggie

Warm Organic Lentil Salad Recipe

I’ve never met a lentil I didn’t like! I’m obsessed with lentils. I have them most days a…

by Maggie

Picture of healthy no sugar added based organic wild blueberry crisp

No Sugar Added Wild Blueberry Crisp Recipe

My “sweet-tooth” is luckily not as strong as it used to be, but every now and then I…

by Maggie

Organic Black Bean Mango Salsa Recipe

I LOVE black beans. And mango is delicious…obvi. This salsa does them both justice. I make this organic black…

by Maggie