Mint chocolate truffles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIwBJpOqL3D_QTJzKJFuUaF6tkuTs80-uehnDN2x52wNYpsBMFnfV8nG_LKdRqitpSrVnkT3VrkjU2uwBM6ntZ-Iehja_1UgQRVPAvS5u2WqNeU7Acz9E5-uo-wJC3QrTzitvPonvXnPw/s1600/mintchocolate+truffles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mint chocolate truffles, A fit nurse, Clean desserts, Alyssa Schomaker, Beachbody, Success, Project Fit nation" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIwBJpOqL3D_QTJzKJFuUaF6tkuTs80-uehnDN2x52wNYpsBMFnfV8nG_LKdRqitpSrVnkT3VrkjU2uwBM6ntZ-Iehja_1UgQRVPAvS5u2WqNeU7Acz9E5-uo-wJC3QrTzitvPonvXnPw/s400/mintchocolate+truffles.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a huge addiction to chocolate. I don't really care for any other sweets or have cravings for salty things but, chocolate has a fine place in my heart. Especially Mint Chocolate truffles!  I saw this recipe on the Team Beachbody website and had to share with all of you! I will be making these today to bring to a Christmas eve party tomorrow night. Are you traveling for Christmas eve? </span></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:</span></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">5 oz. dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, finely chopped<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 Tbsp. coconut oil<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />½ cup lite coconut milk<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />½ tsp. pure mint extract (or pure vanilla extract)<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Preparation:</b><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1. Place chocolate, coconut oil, and mint extract in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />2. Bring coconut milk to a gentle boil in small saucepan over medium heat.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />3. Add coconut milk to chocolate mixture; Whisk gently until combined.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />4. Place chocolate mixture, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />5. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out 1 Tbsp. of chocolate mixture. Roll into a ball. Roll in cocoa powder until evenly coated. Repeat steps five and six until there are twelve truffles.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />6. Store in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for three months.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy and Happy Holiday!</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div>

Mint chocolate truffles

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I have a huge addiction to chocolate. I don't really care for any other sweets or have cravings for salty things but, chocolate has a fine place in my heart. Especially Mint Chocolate truffles!  I saw this recipe on the Team Beachbody website and had to share with all of you! I will be making these today to bring to a Christmas eve party

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Still Hungry after a meal

<em>What to do if you are still feeling hungry after a meal…</em><br /> <em></em><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOXRS1fauArCpYBeJW3XqUN-MVfSjKWrPHSXc05vb4O0eHxzZq5vA56UpWPiU0hwGGoukBhJrvJEs_0iqqNWUHXSfn-nrDe4gHQZCovaUoHdMfH5ReaAAdjqr-fmkMMTZFUwVSgtlaEhj/s1600/hungry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hungry after meal, A fit nurse, Alyssa schomaker, food cravings, hungry, success, beachbody coach" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOXRS1fauArCpYBeJW3XqUN-MVfSjKWrPHSXc05vb4O0eHxzZq5vA56UpWPiU0hwGGoukBhJrvJEs_0iqqNWUHXSfn-nrDe4gHQZCovaUoHdMfH5ReaAAdjqr-fmkMMTZFUwVSgtlaEhj/s640/hungry.jpg" title="" width="426" /></a></div> <br /> <em><br /></em>Have you ever felt hungry, but you know you’ve eaten enough already? And perhaps you eat more, but it doesn’t really satisfy you? In my experience, sometimes the signals that our body sends to our brain that we interpret as “hungry for food” are actually about finding the <em>correct</em> source of nourishment for that particular time. For example, sometimes I will still feel hungry after a lunch that at another time would leave me feeling quite satisfied. Chances are the answer isn’t about eating more food (although it could be), but one of these three solutions:<br /> <br /> <strong>1. You are dehydrated.</strong> In Western culture, so many of us are too disconnected from our feeling of thirst that we end up merging our thirst and hunger mechanism into the one sensation. They are different things.<br /> Solution? Have a glass of water. You may suddenly feel that “Aha! That’s what I was after.” All is well. This is not about ‘tricking’ your body into feeling full, this is assuming you’ve eaten enough, say, a nice decent bowl of oatmel, or an omelette, but you need something more.<br /> <br /> <strong>2. You are lacking nutrients.</strong><br /> For many of us, it takes focus to pack in enough green vegetables and fruits into our diet.<br /> <br /> Solution? For a powerful nutrient hit, try an all green juice. A nice sweet tasting green juice you can try is 1 bulb of fennel, 1 cucumber and a bunch of mint juiced. Serve over a few ice cubes, and you have a beautiful, nourishing drink. This is particularly great in the morning, as from the word go your body is being energized with pure, alkalizing goodness. Or my simple solution is Vegan <a href="http://myshakeology.com/alyssaschomaker" target="_blank">SHAKEOLOGY.</a> Chocolate goodness plus over 40 super foods! A nutritional powerhouse!<br /> <br /> <strong>3. You are in need of good fats.</strong><br /> Solution? Stir a teaspoon or two of organic coconut oil into a cup of green tea. Seriously, I know it sounds pretty messed up, but it works to make you feel completely satiated but in a nice way, not an over-stuffed way.<br /> <br /> I hope you find this useful in listening to what your body needs, and making sense of the different signals. Remember, your body is the bible it’s simply your job to listen to the messages it sends!<br />

Still Hungry after a meal

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What to do if you are still feeling hungry after a meal… Have you ever felt hungry, but you know you’ve eaten enough already? And perhaps you eat more, but it doesn’t really satisfy you? In my experience, sometimes the signals that our body sends to our brain that we interpret as “hungry for food” are actually about finding the correct so

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Low carb Almond Banana cookies

Once in a awhile, it’s good to have a cheat meal. What can be a tough decision is deciding on what you want to consume. I never really craved for chips or baked goods until I was in a caloric deficit and browsing the markets for “goodies” was a big headache when I realize all of the ingredients may not be great in helping me obtain my goals. It’s better to know exactly what’s going in my body so I did some research and discovered some amazing recipes. Here’s a quick low carb solutions for cookies that’s super simple to prepare. I hope you guys enjoy!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vsDVjUo3Yp4Y_M94UAQ9FfNbxP64imkJEFeKnxReuWxlnlZQDVwTF8XxOaIL9OuNRZnDuSiq6ymxqWN9QDF60RsF01zgtU0q9y80RFw59xX5POfF9Ndq5epN5JiIVhjpoHQDalaJXV1N/s1600/cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vsDVjUo3Yp4Y_M94UAQ9FfNbxP64imkJEFeKnxReuWxlnlZQDVwTF8XxOaIL9OuNRZnDuSiq6ymxqWN9QDF60RsF01zgtU0q9y80RFw59xX5POfF9Ndq5epN5JiIVhjpoHQDalaJXV1N/s640/cookie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Ingredients<br /> <ul><li>1 Cup Almond Flour</li> <li>1/2 Cup Coconut Flour</li> <li>1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder</li> <li>1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon</li> <li>Pinch of salt</li> <li>2 Eggs</li> <li>1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract</li> <li>1/4 Cup Coconut Oil</li> <li>1/4 Cup Almond Butter</li> <li>1/3 Cup Honey</li> <li>1 Ripe Banana Mushed (I like mine semi chunky)</li> </ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-P6IYeojUkMyOUd1WqvZVtGQ2AL03O8zp71iFsDQFouHkMpbJTI5N8ihPSilijHVo6s8aiZQ4B37eomNLP7nHGrVEt9uDUya0hrgRhdbBrsgIvTDVHg5MM5hkNeRYrdafjuizX4QP-dg/s1600/bakedcookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-P6IYeojUkMyOUd1WqvZVtGQ2AL03O8zp71iFsDQFouHkMpbJTI5N8ihPSilijHVo6s8aiZQ4B37eomNLP7nHGrVEt9uDUya0hrgRhdbBrsgIvTDVHg5MM5hkNeRYrdafjuizX4QP-dg/s320/bakedcookies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div><ol><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</li> <li>Oil baking sheets or line with parchment paper.</li> <li>Seperately mix well dry ingredients together and wet ingredients together. (Minus Banana)</li> <li>Mix both dry & ingredients together before adding banana last.</li> <li>Scoop with a cookie scoop onto cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.</li> </ol>Yield: about 12 cookies with cookie scoop. Stores well for 5-6 days refrigerated.</div>1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br /> 2.Oil baking sheets or line with parchment paper.<br /> 3.Seperately mix well dry ingredients together and wet ingredients together. (Minus Banana)<br /> 4.Mix both dry & ingredients together before adding banana last.<br /> 5.Scoop with a cookie scoop onto cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.<br /> <br /> Yield: about 12 cookies with cookie scoop. Stores well for 5-6 days refrigerated.<div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

Low carb Almond Banana cookies

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Once in a awhile, it’s good to have a cheat meal. What can be a tough decision is deciding on what you want to consume. I never really craved for chips or baked goods until I was in a caloric deficit and browsing the markets for “goodies” was a big headache when I realize all of the ingredients may not be great in helping me obtain my goa

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52 ways to use coconut oil

After years of hearing raves about Coconut Oil for everything under the sun. I did some research, started consuming it and using it everywhere…it’s a lot lighter than I thought it would be and I found this fun post online for 52 ways to use it. It really is a miracle product and you can find it relatively cheap at Trader Joes!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxxm6q8hYZBHgRlCubOAWhplP4Ep4DziHcxiz2Q_Zi2OQDtM2D4kOkdoPgotIivcIMCmjDhCc5gFwHC9oOHM_l56HUMguW5wqCC5OUpIEvo47U-UQ8yCmMzgi-zRYb5d5TPvFFOLG1rbc/s1600/Trader-Joes-Coconut-Oil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxxm6q8hYZBHgRlCubOAWhplP4Ep4DziHcxiz2Q_Zi2OQDtM2D4kOkdoPgotIivcIMCmjDhCc5gFwHC9oOHM_l56HUMguW5wqCC5OUpIEvo47U-UQ8yCmMzgi-zRYb5d5TPvFFOLG1rbc/s640/Trader-Joes-Coconut-Oil.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <blockquote><ol><li>Eat a spoonful when you need an energy boost.</li> <li>Use it as the base for a homemade body scrub.</li> <li>Use to condition your wooden cutting boards.</li> <li>Use as a super conditioner on your hair (apply to dry hair, leave in as long as possible and then shampoo as normal).</li> <li>Use as a styling agent if you have really dry hair. Just rub a tiny bit on your palms and apply to your hair and style as normal.</li> <li>Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer.</li> <li>Add a spoonful to your dog or cat’s food. CO is great for our furry friends!</li> <li>Replace nasty, unhealthy vegetable oils in your cooking and baking with CO.</li> <li>Make healthy Magic Shell ice cream topping.</li> <li>Use it for oil pulling (learn about oil pulling here).</li> <li>Use a tiny dab on your underarms for a natural deodorant.</li> <li>Use coconut oil instead of shaving cream.</li> <li>Add to your bath tub for a moisturizing soak (a drop of peppermint oil is wonderful!).</li> <li>Use as a makeup remover.</li> <li>Use it to help sooth chicken pox, shingles, or other rashes or skin irritations.</li> <li>Use it to treat athlete’s food, ringworm, or other fungal or yeast infections.</li> <li>Take a spoonful with your vitamins to help improve absorption.</li> <li>Spread a thin layer on cuts or burns to speed up healing.</li> <li>Take up to 5 spoonfuls per day for improved thyroid function.</li> <li>Add a spoonful to your smoothies for extra nutrition and flavor (here, here, and here).</li> <li>Use on the delicate tissue around your eyes to help prevent wrinkles and sagging.</li> <li>Use as the base for homemade toothpaste or lotion.</li> <li>Use in place of massage oil.</li> <li>Use on your baby’s diaper rash or cradle cap.</li> <li>Use to help reduce visibility of stretch marks or to prevent stretch marks.</li> <li>For nursing mothers, use coconut oil on your nipples to prevent cracking and irritation.</li> <li>For nursing mothers, consuming coconut oil will help increase your milk flow.</li> <li>Apply to bee stings or bug bites to soothe and heal the wound.</li> <li>Women can use in the nether regions to relieve yeast infections, dryness, and/or discomfort.</li> <li>Eat a spoonful with each meal to improve digestion.</li> <li>If you’re prone to nosebleeds, coat the inside of your nostrils with coconut oil regularly.</li> <li>Helps soothe and heal hemorrhoids.</li> <li>Take to helps reduce or eliminate migraines.</li> <li>Use as the base for homemade vapor rub.</li> <li>Mixed with peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, or tea tree oil makes an excellent insect repellant.</li> <li>Mix with baking soda for a non-toxic “Goo Gone”.</li> <li>Use to help detox the body during a cleanse or fast.</li> <li>Use as a metal polish, but always test a small area first.</li> <li>Use as a leather moisturizer.</li> <li>Season your cast iron pans.</li> <li>Use to oil your pans and baking dishes instead of pan spray.</li> <li>Got gum stuck in your hair? Try using coconut oil to remove without cutting your hair.</li> <li>Use instead of WD-40.</li> <li>Use as a personal lubricant (not safe with latex).</li> <li>Take a spoonful to help with heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion.</li> <li>Use as a natural sunscreen.</li> <li>Mix with a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice and use as a furniture polish (always test a small area first!).</li> <li>Mix with butter and toss your popcorn in it.</li> <li>Use on cracked or rough heals to help smooth them out.</li> <li>Massage into your nails and cuticles to help strengthen them.</li> <li>Use as the base for homemade chocolate candy (like peanut butter cups).</li> <li>Take a couple spoonfuls every day to help overall immune function.</li> </ol>– via <a href="http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/" target="_blank">Delicious Obsessions</a></blockquote><br /> This stuff is great! I am a fan of the Trader Joes and Ojio formula. I use the Ojio formula when I am cooking and the Trader Joes formula for my skin, hair ect...  Wanted to share this quick beauty blurb with you in hopes that you too, will discover some wonderful uses for Coconut Oil. <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

52 ways to use coconut oil

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After years of hearing raves about Coconut Oil for everything under the sun. I did some research, started consuming it and using it everywhere…it’s a lot lighter than I thought it would be and I found this fun post online for 52 ways to use it. It really is a miracle product and you can find it relatively cheap at Trader Joes! Eat a spoon

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