Category: Drinks & Elixirs

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate (Low Sugar, High Healthy Fat)

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Chilly days call for BULLETPROOF HOT CHOCOLATE. 

Now, this delicious version of hot chocolate isn’t loaded with sugar. Ever notice the insane cravings that start to follow once you consume too much sugar?

You go sugar free or low carb for a while and then – BAM – one bite of a sweet cake or cookie or piece of bread and your cravings come back full force?

Carbs have been given a bad rap and many women are scared to eat them 🙈

I fell into this trap for far too long and it tanked my thyroid and adrenals👎

When it comes to carbs, quality matters. If you’re loading up on refined flours (which also contain toxic fortified nutrients), refined sugar, fast food, that “healthy” salad dressing which is full of vegetable oils and trans fats – THIS is the real problem.

We need carbs! Fruits and root vegetables are where it’s at. But processed sugar is still something I steer away from.

In this recipe, the highlight is on healthy fat. 

Fat helps to balance my blood sugar, it keeps my brain fuelled and it provides me with lots of energy. Plus, fat is incredibly important for hormonal health.

You need fats because they regulate the production of sex hormones, which can often be the reason why some teenage girls and women in general can experience amenorrhea (no period).

This hot chocolate has lots of hormone-balancing, brain fuelling fats. 

And in case you didn’t know, higher intake of fat (the good kind) can also help you combat cravings.

Amazing right? Not to mention this particular elixir is loaded with collagen, which not only gives it a hit of protein but is excellent for your hair, skin and nail growth PLUS it’s amazing for your gut health.

My go-to collagen is by CanPrev — their quality is outstanding.

So, enjoy this hot chocolate guilt free and know that as you’re sipping away, you’re supporting your hormones and nourishing your need for chocolate.

BULLETPROOF HOT CHOCOLATE

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Author: Samantha Gladish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Filtered Water
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Grass Fed Butter (or ghee)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil or MCT Oil, or MCT powder
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cacao Powder
  • 1 tbsp Collagen I love CanPrev Collagen
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 dash Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener Optional

Instructions

  • In a small pot, bring water and coconut milk to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add to your blender
  • Add the rest of the ingredients into the blender. Blend until frothy
  • Pour into a mug and enjoy.

 

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Sneak Peak Recipe: Coconut Collagen Coffee

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This recipe is a sneak peak from my book The 30-Day Hormone Solution. You can grab your copy HERE.

My first-ever book The 30-Day Hormone Solution is releasing in just a few short weeks, and I’m SO excited for you to get your hands on a copy! This book is a culmination of my 15+ years of practice as a weight-loss coach, and hormone-fixer-upper. And if you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ll know that the recipes within are bound to be downright delicious. 

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing a handful of recipes from my book; first up is my Coconut Collagen Coffee.

The holidays are coming up, which usually means a whole lotta holiday parties and heavier meals. This Collagen Coffee is the perfect drink to sip on the morning before a big meal. It’s truly satisfying, thanks to a healthy dose of fat from the coconut butter, which means it will keep you feeling fuller for longer. 

Holiday party tip; do NOT skip breakfast and lunch in preparation for a big holiday dinner! This will lead you to feel starved by the time dinner arrives, and you’ll indulge in ALL of the things. Instead, whip up this cozy elixir in the morning or afternoon to help keep your blood sugar levels stable until you get to your feast. 

PSST! Want more delicious, low-sugar recipes like this one? Grab my FREE 5-Day Sugar Detox Challenge, and I’ll send you a step-by-step plan to follow, alongside a bunch of delicious recipes for you to enjoy to help you obliterate your sugar + carb cravings –> GRAB MY FREE DETOX HERE

Coconut Collagen Coffee
Serves 1
This delicious and satisfying elixir, which is rich in healthy fat and protein is the perfect little pick-me-up.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup (240 ml) fresh brewed hot coffee or americano or espresso
  2. Hot water, add enough according to your preference
  3. 1 tbsp (6 g) collagen powder
  4. 1⁄2 tbsp (7 g) coconut butter
Instructions
  1. Brew your coffee according to your preference. I often make an americano, or I use 1 packet of Four Sigmatic coffee and add roughly 1 cup (240 ml) of hot boiling water.
  2. Add the coffee to a blender with the collagen powder and coconut butter. Blend on high until well combined.
Notes
  1. This recipe can be found alongside 50+ paleo-friendly recipes inside my new book, The 30-Day Hormone Solution. You can visit here to grab a copy: holisticwellness.ca/hormonesolutionbook
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Anti-Aging Beautifying Tea

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I hope you’re excited for the week ahead. If the weather holds up and it doesn’t rain, I’ll be spending some time outside, kayaking in the sun and stopping for fresh spring water along the way. 

It’s my favourite thing to do in the summer!

As we know, the sun can take its toll on our skin. We definitely need exposure to sunshine, but just the right amount. 

And to help support any sun damage, minimize those wrinkles and get clear glowing acne-free skin, my delicious Anti-Aging Beautifying Tea will do JUST THAT! 

A few reasons why this tea is so good for your skin:

It contains dandelion and nettle – two amazing herbs that gently support your liver in detoxifying. The more you can support your liver, the better your skin will be. In fact, the better your hormones and digestion will be too! It all goes back to the liver, so treat it well. 

Nettle is also incredibly rich in iron, which is great if you happen to be have heavy periods. You can simply get dandelion and nettle tea from your local health food store. 

As for cranberry, it supports the kidneys in flushing out excess wastes. It acts as a diuretic. BUT… be sure to purchase organic, unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate – the real stuff. 

Lemon adds a nice tang to this tea and is loaded with vitamin C (a detox vitamin), plus it supports bile release (which is great if you’re feeling constipated). Vitamin C is helpful in reducing fine lines and minimizing free-radical damage to cells. 

As for the honey (which is totally optional in this recipe), I suggest sourcing out a local raw honey. It’s antibacterial and antimicrobial and the perfect sweet addition to this beauty tea. Alternatively, you can use a touch of maple syrup or even lakanto as a sweetener (which is my fav and contains NO sugar!).

So let’s get to it…

Anti-Anging Beautifying Tea
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Ingredients
  1. 1 bag of dandelion
  2. 1 bag of nettle
  3. 2 tablespoons cranberry juice concentrate
  4. Juice of 1 lemon
  5. 1 teaspoon of raw honey, maple syrup, or lakanto
  6. Water - you can use 2 cups of water for a single serve or make up to 1L of tea in a pitcher.
Instructions
  1. Steep the tea bags in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bags, then add the cranberry juice concentrate and lemon.
  3. Alternatively, you can add ice and chill the tea in your refrigerator and drink throughout the day.
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