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For years, we've all heard different takes on fat - limit all fats, avoid specific fats, don't eat fats from certain sources. However, hundreds of clinical trials in the last few decades have failed to confirm that all fats are correlated with disease or weight gain. In fact, many studies have now shown the vital importance of consuming healthy fats for everything from heart and brain function to hormonal health. So how did fat get its bad reputation and what does new research show about this macronutrient? Let's chat. Why does fat have a bad rap? For years, many well-known nutritionists and trusted health...

One size might fit all when it comes to scarves and those plastic ponchos from amusement parks, but not when it comes to nutrition. It can feel like there's a new diet trend every month - no dairy, no gluten, low fat, high fat, low carb - but just because it's helpful for some people, that doesn't mean it's ideal for you. Translating your body’s subtle (or not-so-subtle) responses to what you eat into an optimized master-plan for wellness is a skill that takes cultivating.  Why is individualized nutrition important? Mayo Clinic research shows that an individualized diet based on your genetics, gut...

Imagine the perfect ratio of sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two tender, cake-like cookies. Now imagine they're also vegan and paleo - and you've got these delicious Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies! Ingredients for -6+ servings: Cookies   1/4 cup of coconut oil 1/4 cup of Yumbutter Almond Butter or nut butter flavor of choice 3 tbsp of maple syrup 3 tbsp of coconut sugar 1/2 tbsp of vanilla 1 whole of flax egg 1 1/8 cups of almond flour 1/4 cup of tapioca flour 1/2 tsp of baking soda 1/4 tsp of sea salt 1/2 tsp of ginger...

Get your peanut butter and chocolate fix AND a high-protein snack with these homemade high protein peanut butter cups! Just a few ingredients and you can enjoy all of the delicious sweet 'n' salty flavor without all the hydrogenated oils and corn syrup.Ingredientsfor -12+ servings: 1/2 cup of Yumbutter flavor of your choice (Peanut, Almond, or even Cashew would be great!)2 tbsp of MCT oil or Coconut Oil16 oz of dark chocolate chips1 scoop of unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder of choice1 tbsp of sea salt DirectionsIn a double boiler, add MCT or coconut oil and dark chocolate chips. Heat and stir until melted....