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iEG Review: Sweet on Coconut Sugar

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So, I prepared some yams the other day and was looking for something to kick them up a notch. I had my non-dairy spread to put in the mix but was also looking for some additional sweetness. As I was looking in my kitchen drawer I noticed some unopened Madhava Organic Coconut Sugar sitting all alone towards the back. Continue reading

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Weekend Beauty 101: DIY Banana Sugar Body Scrub

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This week, I tested out yet another scrub – full body treatment this time. The timing couldn’t be any more perfect for the browning banana in my kitchen; easier for mashing. When combined with sugar, a gentle aromatic exfoliating scrub forms. Continue reading

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Weight Loss Wednesday: This Or That, The Sugary Truth

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Since we can’t all have chef Ayinde prepare us his delicious vegan cuisine straight out of our kitchens, sometimes it’s necessary to rely on the supermarket shelves to feed us; steer clear of hidden sugars that lurk in your favorite brand names. Continue reading

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Weight Loss Wednesday: Sugar Blues

Sticky treat at Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, D.C

Last weekend I had a sugar-thon at Sticky Fingers bakery–and I had a sugar hangover for the next two days. Continue reading

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Feed the vegan, Sugar! Nom nom nom…

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I’m addicted to sugar in all its forms except candy, as my parents did not give it to us as kids (shocking, I know). I have a thing for all sweet things in the natural world… Continue reading

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