Posts tagged Cacao
Thyroid Friendly Chocolate Energy Bites Recipe

Want to know which of your organs controls a vast variety of your bodily functions? Your thyroid gland. Yep, your thyroid- the butterfly-shaped, endocrine gland that is located front and center in your neck. Our thyroid is responsible for hormone production, protein synthesis, and metabolic activity. Sounds important because IT IS and the food we eat so that it functions effectively is just as crucial. I am not a doctor, but one very important mineral that is critical to supporting our thyroid is selenium and my thyroid friendly Chocolate Energy Bites is chockfull of it!

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Coconut Butter & Cacao Squares Recipe

My entire life I was a serious junk food addict! Some people have a preference-sweets or salty foods. For me, it was ALL junk ALL the time. When I started my journey toward a healthier lifestyle , I knew that I would not be successful if I couldn't have the foods I craved. Creating healthy alternatives in order to avoid processed foods and sugar- was an absolute must!

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