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From Adrenal Fatigue to Keto Clarity: I Now Have More Energy than I Can Handle!

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It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here . In fact, I have a contest going right now. So if you have a story to share, no matter how big or how small, you’ll be in the running to win a big prize. Read more here . Lucky me. I’ve been fit and happy my whole life; always followed what I believed were healthful ways-of-eating along with workout plans that made me feel great and kept my body trim. And, for a long time I was really in shape. But, little by little I was amping up my cardio as well as my carbs, and I would reason this madness by thinking I had earned more carbs through working out so hard. At one point I was doing five Spin classes a week, along with an hour plus of weights 4 times a week, plus running, and whatever else I could throw in the mix. I was sailing along prett...

5 Foods That Will Help You Age Gracefully 

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While the fountain of youth isn’t actually a thing, what we eat can help slow down the aging process — or at least keep us feeling healthier and thinking sharper as we get older. Give these five foods a try. Eat Eggs to Help Your Eyes Cook up an omelet for breakfast, and you could help your eyes. The yolks contain nutrients that may help decrease your risk of age-related macular degeneration, as well as cataracts. “Unfortunately, eyesight is one of the first things to go as we age,” says Emily Kyle, M.S., RDN, owner of Emily Kyle Nutrition . “Thankfully, a diet rich in farm-fresh eggs can help combat the loss of vision through two powerful nutrients: lutein and zeaxanthin.” Additionally, the amino acids found in eggs help rebuild and repair tissues that may deteriorate as you get older. Start Your Day with Raspberries to Help Mind Health This fruit gets its red color from antioxidants, which may help slow down the aging process. “Short-term experimental studies have shown that be...

Clean Eating Grain Free Irish Spice Bread Recipe

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A few years back, my mom took Mini Chef and me to Ireland with her for three weeks. Some of you may remember my blog posts from then. I filled them with as many details of our trip as I could fit… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2hsEoJK

KERF Holiday Gift Guide 2016

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KERF holiday gift guide 2016 a.k.a. All That Glitters Is Probably Gold Tater Tats . These are such a cute stocking stuffer for foodies! The company sent me a set, and I’ve had fun sporting mason jars on my wrist ; ) Beck Cheese Board + Knives . I love that this board comes with matching knives : ) Pears 4 Girls . The jewelry this wonderful nonprofit is made by girls and women in Canada to empower girls in Southern Africa. The earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and black pearls all support leadership programs for girls affected by AIDS and poverty. They sent me their Signature Bracelet to share with you all as well, and you can support the effort by purchasing a piece for 10% off with the code KERF. The Future Is Female . Yup. Fairisle and Stripe Socks . Who doesn’t love new socks for the new year? These no-shows are great for flats. Beta Pastry Server . The most beautiful dessert serving piece I’ve ever seen! Slices of unicorn cake for all. Unicorn Power Bank . Speaking of u...

Tell Me What You Want in 2017 (Reader Survey)

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Hey, friends! Happy Thursday/almost Friday/almost the weekend! First and foremost, thank you so much for reading CNC, especially those of you who have followed along for years now. Your support and opinion means a lot to me, so I am getting ready for 2017 and want your input so I can continue to make CNC a place that you love to come and visit. Using the survey link below, please tell me what you’d like to see (or not see) on CNC next year. Many, many thanks in advance!!! Carrots ‘N’ Cake Reader Survey And just wanted to share some updates from our 24 Days of Togetherness . (If you missed days 1-4, you can read about them here .) If you’re participating this year, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season as much as we are!  I love seeing all of your posts on social media! #24daysoftogetherness DAY 5: GET A CHRISTMAS TREE DAY 6: TAKE A FAMILY PHOTO #nailedit DAY 7: WEAR RED AND GREEN ALL DAY Qman also wore red and black stripped socks, and I wore a red pla...

Make Dinner Easy With This One Pan Dish: Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Root Vegetables

After investigating how food is produced and raised in this country, one of the first commitments to my health I made was to completely stop eating “factory farmed” meat. Whether I’m eating at home, a friend’s house, or at a … Continued The post Make Dinner Easy With This One Pan Dish: Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Root Vegetables appeared first on Food Babe . from Food Babe http://ift.tt/2hpbDh5

7 Light and Easy Holiday Cookies for Your Upcoming Swap

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These festive sweets are ideal for a holiday cookie swap, and they make great hostess gifts too. If you’re having trouble deciding on just one recipe, go ahead and make them all — it’s totally doable, since each recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep or less. Keep a few for yourself, then bundle the rest in gift bags for your friends and family to enjoy. Holiday “shopping” doesn’t get much easier than that. The fact that they’re all on the lighter side? Consider it a bonus. No-Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies Embrace the opportunity to give your oven a rest. These chewy, no-bake truffles are loaded with sweet dried dates bound together by cocoa powder, reduced-fat peanut butter, and a little bit of butter and honey (instead of the traditional combination of milk and sugar). Triple-Chocolate Cookies Why settle for one type of chocolate when you can load up your cookies with three? Ellie Krieger uses a combination of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder to create t...