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Keto blueberry lemon popsicles

Summer is heating up, but just because you’re on Keto doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite cool, sweet treats. Popsicles are a delicious, refreshing snack on a hot day, but if you’re on the Keto diet, you’re going to want to rethink the stand sugary popsicle. Try this low carb, high fat popsicle recipe and stay true to your diet even on scorching summer days. Blueberry Lemon Popsicles Makes about 6 popsicles Ingredients 2/3 cup blueberries, rinsed 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/24 cup coconut oil 1 cup coconut milk (from the carton) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup heavy cream 20 drops liquid Stevia Directions Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high for 20-30 seconds. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Place stick in mold and set cover in place. Freeze for at lease 3-4 hours or until frozen. Run mold under hot water for easier…

Guilt-free foods you can eat endlessly without gaining weight

Everything in moderation. But luckily, “moderation” with these 15 foods means something much more than most. The high water content, high fiber content and low calorie counts mean that you can pretty much eat these foods until you’re totally sick of them without seeing a bit of added weight on your frame. Of course you can overdo anything, but for a quick guide of what to guiltlessly grab from the fridge, start here. Blackberries Eating blackberries aids in digestion and helps us to stay alert. They are said to tighten tissue and give our skin a more youthful appearance. Like most berries, blackberries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants known as bioflavonoids. Get all of this for only 62 calories per serving. Kale With 33 calories per cup, eat as much kale as you want without worrying about your waistline. It also contains three grams of protein and 2.5…

Mixed Berry Pretzel Salad: Recipe & Video

Some party foods are just too good to only be served at friends’ summer social affairs. In the Northeast, a strawberry pretzel salad shows up nearly at every party once the weather gets warm. It’s total disappointment to attend a block party or picnic and not see the fruity, layered dish on the table. But why should we wait to have this delicious sweet and salty dessert? If you never had this summer staple, you’re in for a sweet textural surprise. The crunchy pretzels along with the creamy filling, cool Jell-O and crisp fruit are highly craveable, and making it at home means you can customize with fruit of your choice. Use local berries if you can, and pack it full of fruit — It may be called “salad,” but there’s nothing healthy about it unless you can squeeze in a few servings of fruit. Try any fruit, really. It can be made it with peaches and…

Shop Smart and Enjoy Healthy Green Smoothies Year-round

When switching to a healthy lifestyle, you’re not alone if you feel the price of groceries could be the reason you slip back to your old habits. But calories are cheap—and not all are created equal. For your health and happiness, it’s important to find a balance between budget and pantry. The easiest solution is to buy in bulk. As a single person, I thought Costco was only for large families of big eaters—you know, the ones who can go through a box of cereal in one sitting—but it was the bags of frozen fruit that changed my mind, and let me eat healthy throughout the year. Nearly everything (except bananas) in this smoothie recipe was purchased in bulk, making an otherwise expensive breakfast blend, something you can enjoy any time. I estimate I made two servings for about $2.40. Try ordering this recipe at a smoothie shack—you’ll pay 5…