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July 4th is quickly approaching and as a Trim Healthy Mama, I’m always looking or recipes I can take to gatherings that are on-plan or me and my family. This recipe takes no special ingredients and is very simple. Additionally, it can be slow cooked in the crockpot to save time and effort! And who …
My children request ice cream often and cookie dough is usually at the top of the list. However, with food allergies and sensitivities, we can’t ever buy one that is dairy free, grain free, gluten free, sugar free, and on-plan with Trim Healthy Mama. It’s not always convenient to make your own on-plan desserts and …
Did you know our bodies NEED healthy fat? Healthy fats help our hormones function properly and help our brains to think properly. They also help cleanse and detox our bodies. Some of them are loaded with VItamin K2 which is an amazing cancer fighter and prevents plaque formation in blood vessels. Unsaturated fats lower inflammation …
Time—we never seem to have enough. But as you know, we can’t add hours to the day. We are only allotted 24, no less and no more. We can, however, be mindful of how we manage and spend our time. Time flies quickly, so it’s important to be intentional and organized when we have tasks …
This Trim Healthy Mama hot cocoa recipe is healing, warming, and aids in weight loss.
Fall is my favorite time of year, not just because it really speaks to all of my senses. I love walking into homes and breathing in the bouquet of spices filling the air. The vibrant colors of God’s creation are a glorious sight. It’s lovely to hear sounds of people beginning to settle into their homes, routines, …
There are many health benefits to salmon. It’s a great lean protein to star in any meal. I thought I’d share one of my favorite simple salmon dinners with you this week: Balsamic salmon with baked sweet potato and veggies. This is the perfect E (energizing) meal if you’re a Trim Healthy Mama. Baked Sweet Potato1 …
Check out the vibrant colors of this salad! God sure knew what He was doing when He created food to be pleasing to the eye. More importantly, He packed the rainbow of foods full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, everything we need to live naturally and stay healthy. Strawberry Spinach Salad (THM S) Salad …
Milkshakes are something I rarely indulged in before I began eating whole foods. I loved them, but I knew how unhealthy they were and there were extremely expensive. I have followed the Trim Healthy Mama healthy weight and wellness lifestyle for almost four years. (You can read about some of my journey and see progress picture …
My wonderful husband created a delicious frozen yogurt recipe a few years ago for me for Mother’s Day. I decided to tweak his recipe for the Trim Healthy Mama plan. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Hazelnut Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt THM S 8oz cream cheese 6oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy …
Fall is a beautiful season! In fact, it is my favorite time of year. I enjoy the fall colors, cooler weather, scents, and foods. I love anything pumpkin! It’s not quite fall yet, but I have fall fever. This week I have already eaten Trim Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes. I’ll share the recipe for those; just …
Chicken Parmesan is one of our family favorites, but the traditional recipe is neither gluten free nor THM friendly. Short order cook is not my profession! Rather than make three different recipes for the dietary needs of my family, I was able to tweak the traditional recipe to meet the needs of everyone.Low Carb, Gluten …
Back when my twins were babies, I was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and inappropriate sinus tachycardia. There are many factors that exacerbate these conditions and trigger episodes for me, like a hormonal imbalance, high impact exercise, chemicals in foods like MSG, and caffeine. It stinks that things I do every day for survival like eating …
Cheesecake is one of my all time favorite desserts, but it is no small feat to bake a cheesecake. My grandmama used to make no bake cheesecake from a box. She wasn’t one to use boxed desserts often but that was one of her ways of cutting down on the time and work to make …
I am pretty sure I’m not alone when I say desserts are my favorite meals. I am so thankful to have healthy alternatives to some of the “foods” I used to enjoy. I use the term “foods” loosely because I now know that those sweets aren’t real food that God intended for me to eat. …