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Scout & Cellar Clean-Crafted Wine Review

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Scout & Cellar Clean-Crafted Wine Review Whether you’ve been a long time reader or have just started following along, it’s probably no secret that I am a major wino (it’s my not-so-guilty pleasure). If you asked me how I’d spend the perfect summer evening, it would be outside on the deck with a few yummy appetizers and a nice, chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. The downside to being a self-proclaimed wino? The dreaded headache and the general feeling of crappiness. Oy. Anyone else feel like a wine hangover is a “special” kind of hangover? I used to chock it up to the sulfites (it’s actually due to so much more than just sulfites – more on that below), and a friend suggested I try drinking organic wines to alleviate my symptoms. I do try to buy organic produce when possible, including grapes, which are on the “Dirty Dozen” list, so it made total sense that the same logic would extend to my favorite grape product.  Unfortunately, the organic wines I’ve tried left me feeling pret

Why Does the Keto Reset Allow 50 Grams of Carbs?

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If you look around the online keto-sphere, you’ll notice that 20 or 30 grams is often the standard daily limit for carbohydrate intake. Any more than that, they say, and you’ll never get into ketosis, never become fat-adapted, and waste all your efforts at reducing carbohydrate intake. And then you come to Mark’s Daily Apple, sign up for the June Keto Reset, or buy a copy of The Keto Reset book and see that I allow 50 grams of carbs per day and don’t even consider non-starchy vegetables as counting against that total carb count. What gives? Why does the Keto Reset allow 50 grams of carbs per day? Why don’t I count non-starchy vegetables? There are several main reasons. I Allow 50 Grams of Carbs Because I Don’t Subtract Fiber from Total Carbs. I Don’t Do Net Carbs. I Count It All. Most keto plans subtract fiber from total carbs to arrive at “net carbs.” They do this for a very good reason: Fiber is not digested, does not count as glucose, and does not impact ketosis. I get it. I’

Dave Loves Maggie

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What a glorious wedding it was! Loads of romance, many happy tears, delicious food, a hopping dance floor, and perfect weather. The Ceremony Thomas was with the groom, Dave, all day getting ready, so I drove myself and a few friends to the venue and chose a shady seat. We could be sisters, right?! My shady seat was very comfortable, but I was about as far from the front as could be so I couldn’t see much (or take photos) but it was a beautiful ceremony! Thomas looked handsome, and the bride and groom exchanged lovely words. Much like Thomas and me, they blended a family and brought Dave’s little girl into the ceremony, which was so sweet. Not a dry eye in the house! Cocktail Hour And then it was time for cocktails and merriment! How awesome are their koozies?! Local favorite beers – And delicious apps! I finally got to reunite with my groom! <3 Three cheers for the bride and groom’s big entrance!! (How epic was their Wagoneer!) It’s hard to tell from afar, but Ma

The Keto Flu: Symptoms, Remedies and How to Avoid It

The ketogenic diet is an increasingly popular option for people looking for a natural way to lose weight and burn fat. In certain cases, the diet–which is low in carbohydrates, high in healthful fats, and moderate in protein–can even be used to help manage a variety of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, when people begin researching the ketogenic diet, one of the first phrases they encounter is a pretty scary one: “the keto flu.” While the keto flu is one of the most dreaded side effects of the ketogenic diet, it is actually a sign that you’re on the right track! The condition is a direct consequence of reducing carbohydrates and transitioning your body into a state of ketosis, and there are a number of steps you can take to mitigate its severity–or prevent it entirely. What Is The Keto Flu? The keto flu, which is not actually a “flu” at all since it’s not viral in nature, is a constellation of symptoms that often accompany the first days or