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Help with Holiday Sugar Overload

Help with Holiday Sugar Overload

The last two months of the year are typically filled with overindulgence and this year is no exception. It can be a challenge when it comes to navigating what to eat and what not to eat, especially if you are following a specific lifestyle plan.  But what if you gave yourself […]

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RESTART® Friendly Chocolate Berry Bites

A Beautiful Dessert or Gift for Your Sweetheart (or You!) This recipe was created for Lori’s RESTART®️ participants because she knew it could be a challenge to eliminate sugar, but how beneficial it is to go through this journey. These creative not sweet treats would make a beautiful gift or dessert for anyone, with good fats from coconut oil and almond butter, antioxidant benefits from cacao and berries and flair from add-ins such as coconut flakes, coconut butter or nuts.

Just in time for Valentines Day, a recipe for Chocolate Berry Bites by RESTART® Instructor, Lori McClurg.  A Beautiful Dessert or Gift for Your Sweetheart (or You!) Lori created this recipe for her RESTART® participants. She recognized that, while removing sugar from your diet can be a challenge, the benefits definitely […]

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Relax and Enjoy the Holidays!

How to relax and enjoy the holidays!

In the midst of the holidays, wouldn’t it be great to have a stress-free day? As a gift you can give to yourself over and over, we offer some truly simple techniques and suggestions that you can do anytime, anywhere. The trick is remembering to do them! Be where you […]

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8 Strategies to Avoid A Holiday Sugar Crash

8 Strategies to Avoid a Holiday Sugar Crash

How does your calendar look these days? Is it filled with holiday gatherings, parties, cookie swaps, or any other food-focused festivities? If so, here are some simple strategies to help you really enjoy the day and avoid that sugar spike and crash! Make all your choices conscious ones. If you […]

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RESTART® Friendly Appetizers – Charcuterie Platters

Create a holiday appetizer platter or charcuterie board with ingredients from the fridge. Check out this list of sugar-free appetizer choices!

Appetizers are always a welcome addition to any holiday celebration. Charcuterie platters are just a fancy way of saying, “grab what’s in the fridge and put it on a tray!” We’ve put together some RESTART® friendly suggestions for your holiday charcuterie ON YOUR BOARD OR PLATTER: Uncured meats such as […]

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Tips for Navigating Holiday Celebrations

Tips and Strategies for Navigating the Holiday Season.

It’s that time of year again! We’re looking forward to gathering with friends and family for to celebrate the holidays. For some of us, it may feel a bit overwhelming.  Trying to make good choices when it come to the food we eat and how we take care of ourselves […]

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A Halloween Without Candy?

Halloween is such a magical time of year, with cooler temperatures in some areas, pumpkins, costumes and of course, trick or treating. There are so many parties and events starting with this holiday and going through the end of the year, that it can seem overwhelming with the amount of […]

Category: Holidays, Sugar

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