Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
Recipes that do not contain any form of “added” sugar. However, these recipes may contain natural sugars in the form of fructose or lactose (i.e. fruit or dairy).
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?? Whether you’re laying by the pool, entertaining guests, or want to celebrate the weekend—I’ve got the drink for you. This Spiked Strawberry Lemon Spritzer is naturally flavored from seasonal strawberries and freshly squeezed lemons. Unlike most cocktails, this drink has sugar-free + low-sugar options and has less than 100 calories […]
An ideal morning for me would consist of watching the sun rise, reading a book while sipping on some hot tea, and taking my time getting ready for the day ahead. Instead, my mornings typically consist of a triple-snoozed alarm and a rush for the door. Relatable? Sometimes, the last thing I have time to […]
I love chocolate. And if you’re like me, when I get a craving for chocolate– I want it and I want it now. That’s why this raw cocoa crunch bar is the perfect recipe for an instant chocolate fix. I love the satisfaction that the coconut oil base provides. It also remains a guilt-free treat […]
Although spring is upon us and soup season is almost over, it’s a good idea to have a go-to one-pot soup recipe in your back pocket for an easy dinner + leftovers for the next few days. This One-Pot Tuscan White Bean and Farro Soup is the perfect combination of savory protein, hearty whole grains, […]
With warmer weather approaching, a go-to smoothie is a must. As much as I love my fruity smoothies like my Strawberry Kale Smoothie, I also love creamy, nut butter filled smoothies. That’s why I developed this energy-boosting Flax Power Protein smoothie filled with protein-packed ingredients like peanut butter, ground flaxseeds (also called flaxseed meal), and […]
What is the No Added Sugar Diet? Eliminating sugar from the diet for a week, month, or even a year has been a popular diet form recently. The focus of these diets is to eliminate added sugars which are not naturally occurring sugars in fruit, vegetables, and milk. Added sugars including: anhydrous dextrose brown sugar […]
