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How to Add Coconut Oil to Smoothies Without Clumping

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
One of the questions that I get asked most often is how to add coconut oil to smoothies without it clumping. Nothing is more unappetizing than getting a hard chunk of oil stuck in your straw while you’re sipping on your smoothie. This fun, short video from Tropical Traditions shows us how it’s done!
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The Saturated Fat Myth – Eat More Butter (and Coconut Oil)!

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This post contains no new, earth shattering information. It’s just resources that I have collected over the years to help people understand that we have been fed a load of bologna regarding saturated fats. I have written several posts that get a lot of discussion about whether saturated fats are healthy. These are the three that get the most commentary: Coconut...
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Rich and Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
One of my favorite indulgences is super rich and creamy fettuccine Alfredo. Since I don’t often eat pasta, this is truly a treat whenever I do make it. This Alfredo sauce is so easy to whip together. Cook some noodles (or, if you’re grain free like me, you can use veggies or kelp noodles), while you’re...
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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 04/10/12

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...