Have you heard of plyometric exercises? The workouts — sometimes called simply “plyo” — involve a lot of jumping, which simultaneously builds strength and stretches your muscles. According to WebMD, plyometrics used to be called…
How To Make Coconut Boosters
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/coconut-boosters/ Coconut Boosters Ingredients: •1 cup coconut oil •1/2 cup chia seeds •1 tsp vanilla extract •1 tbsp honey •1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Directions: 1. Using a hand mixer, mix all ingredients…
How To Make Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/chocolate-mousse/ Chocolate Avocado Mousse Ingredients: •1/2 cup medjool dates, soaked •1/2 cup maple syrup •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •1-1 1/2 cups mashed avocado (2-3 avocados) •3/4 cup raw cacao powder •1/2 cup water…
How To Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/oatmeal-raisin-cookies/ Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ingredients: •3/4 cup water •pinch of salt •1/4 cup gluten-free steel-cut oats •1/2 cup cashew butter, softened •3/4 teaspoon baking soda •1/4 teaspoon sea salt •1/4 cup coconut sugar…
How To Make Peppermint Patties
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/peppermint-patties Peppermint Patties Ingredients: •2 C coconut oil, room temp •1/2 C honey •1 tsp peppermint extract •Three- 3 ounce dark chocolate bars, minimum 72% cacao Directions: 1. In a bowl, mix the…
How To Make Black Bean Brownies
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/black-bean-brownies/ Black Bean Brownies Ingredients: •1 can (15oz) black beans, drained •1/2 cup cacao powder •4 tbsp coconut oil, melted •3/4 cup raw honey •2 tsp stevia •1 tsp vanilla extract •3 eggs…
How To Make Peppermint Fudge
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/peppermint-fudge Peppermint Fudge Ingredients: •1 cup coconut oil •1 1/3 cups coconut butter/manna •1 cup coconut milk •1 cup raw honey •4 teaspoons peppermint extract •1 1/3 cup cocoa or raw cacao powder…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/gluten-free-chocolate-cake Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Ingredients: •2 cups gluten-free flour •2 cups coconut sugar •3/4 cup cacao powder •2 teaspoons baking powder •1–1/2 teaspoons baking soda •1 teaspoon sea salt •1 cup coconut milk…
How To Make No-Bake Coconut Cookies
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/no-bake-coconut-cookies No-Bake Coconut Cookies Ingredients: •2–1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats •1 cup unsweetened, flaked coconut •2/3 cup honey •1/2 cup coconut oil •1 cup almond butter •1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds •2 teaspoons vanilla…
How To Make Coconut Milk Pudding
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/coconut-milk-pudding Coconut Milk Pudding Ingredients: •1 can coconut milk •4 tablespoons honey •2 eggs •2 tablespoons arrowroot powder •1 tablespoon vanilla extract •2 tablespoons coconut oil Directions: 1. Add coconut milk and honey…
How To Make Chocolate Frosting
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/chocolate-frosting-recipe Chocolate Frosting Ingredients: •1 cup avocado, cubed •1/3 cup coconut oil •2/3 cup cacao powder •1 cup honey •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •1/2 teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1 .Combine all ingredients in…
How To Make Lemon Protein Bars
Full Recipe: draxe.com/recipe/lemon-protein-bars Lemon Protein Bars Ingredients: •1 cup oat flour •1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder •¼ tsp sea salt •½ tsp baking soda •6 oz lemon juice •4 egg whites •1/4-1/2 tsp stevia…
How To Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Full Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: •1 cup butter, softened •2 cups coconut sugar •2 eggs •2 teaspoon vanilla extract •3 cups gluten-free all purpose baking mix (we used King Arthur) •1/8 teaspoon sea…
Could Refined Sugar Cause Alzheimer’s?
This question originally appeared on Quora. Answer by Ray Schilling. Yes, it does. Alzheimer’s is called type 3 diabetes. Here is part of a blog I wrote after listening to Dr. Pamela Smith. At the…
3 Ways To Relax After A Long Work…
A new study confirms what you likely already know — yes, you really are working too hard. Researchers at the Australian National University found that two-thirds of the 8,000 sampled worked more than 40 hours…
Is That A Heart Attack? Learn The Signs…
Chest pain could be minor and temporary, but it may also be a heart attack. But how do you tell the difference between the two? The American College of Emergency Physicians explains that chest pain…
Office Plants Make You Breathe Better At Work
If you’re going to spend a ton of hours at work every day, you should at least make the place as healthy an environment as possible. But you can’t exactly turn your desk into a…
5 Science-Backed ‘Aphrodisiacs’ To Add To Your Valentine’s…
This Valentine’s Day, maybe it’s time to retire the chocolate and wine for a more healthy romantic snack. Although experts are still debating the truth behind aphrodisiacs, or certain foods and drinks capable of stimulating…
Shared Laughter Could Be Key To Happy Relationships
If you hate corny puns and your boyfriend is the king of dad jokes, you might not be a good match. At least, that’s what Jeffrey Hall, Ph.D, an associate professor at the University of…