Every spring, most people embark upon some type of spring cleaning to get rid of what they don’t need. And once the task is complete, they bask in a sense of accomplishment. As our bodies…
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…
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…
Cooking Rice This Way Risks Arsenic Poisoning
Did you know rice contains arsenic? Scientists have been aware for a while, but it’s generally believed that this cancer-causing ingredient is cooked out. For the BBC program "Trust Me, I’m a Doctor," Professor Andy…
Eating More Fruits And Vegetables Improves Well-Being Fast
Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables is good for your physical health, but a new study examined how a better diet affected psychological well-being, and discovered that participants got a mental boost from eating…
You May Eat More If Your Diet Lacks…
Unable to loss weight no matter how much you diet? It could be that your menus lack protein. A new study has found a correlation between unhealthy weight and protein deficits in an individual’s diet.…
Yes, You Can Be A Bodybuilding Vegan
Meat-less meals are no longer restricted to vegetarian and vegan crowds; they've found their way onto mainstream menus, and even spurred the Meatfree Mondays movement. Switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet has become trendy,…
Top 5 Foods to Increase Athletic Performance
Hey guys, Dr. Axe here, founder of DrAxe.com and doctor of functional medicine. What I want to share with you today are foods that can help increase your athletic performance. Also these foods can help…
Exercise Is Not The ‘Secret’ To Weight Loss
We've all heard that to lose weight we need to do two things: eat less, exercise more. This makes sense: Burning more calories than we consume will lead to weight loss. But this exercise-based approach…
3 Health Benefits To Know About Combining Apple…
Two of the biggest dieting fads of 2017 are apple cider vinegar (ACV) and paleo, but how do these two eating habits work together? The philosophy behind the paleo diet is consuming only what the…
Why You Should Switch To Whole Grains
A new study from researchers at Tufts University suggests that a simple switch in diet from refined grains to whole grains could lead to big results for dieters. Results showed that consuming whole grains reduced…