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6 Desserts That Are Cheat-Day-Approved

After a grueling week of meal-planning and strict fasting, people cap of the week with a TGIC: Thank God It’s Cheat Day! One of the most anticipated days of the week for anyone with or without a diet, is the much-awaited day of everything but dieting. Usually scheduled once a week, cheat days are when people can [...]

By |June 7th, 2019|Eating Healthy, Health Hub|Comments Off on 6 Desserts That Are Cheat-Day-Approved

Post-Workout Boosts That Are Better Than Any Energy Drink

Smoothies and shakes have always been a post-workout staple. Nothing is more gratifying than a cold glass of your favorite fruits, vegetables, and protein powder all blended together to give you the energy boost you need. Contrary to popular belief, nutrient-packed shakes actually have more energy-giving effects compared to store-bought energy drinks. They give a [...]

By |June 7th, 2019|Eating Healthy, Health Hub|Comments Off on Post-Workout Boosts That Are Better Than Any Energy Drink

Speed Up Your Metabolism With These Yummy Lunch Ideas

The road to a fitter version of yourself starts with packing your own lunch! One of the biggest upsides with bringing your own food to work is having full control of what you place inside your body. From a heavy lunch to a handful of snacks, your lunchbox can be an avenue to speed up [...]

By |June 7th, 2019|Eating Healthy, Health Hub|Comments Off on Speed Up Your Metabolism With These Yummy Lunch Ideas

Cool Peach Iced Tea

COOL PEACH ICED TEA Serves 8 Fresh peaches complement antioxidant-rich green tea in this refreshing creation by Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef®. Ingredients 4 peaches, peeled, pitted, sliced 9 cups water, divided 24 sticks Equal Classic Zero Calorie Sweetener 8 green tea bags Preparation Place [...]

By |May 24th, 2019|Equal Classic, Recipes|Comments Off on Cool Peach Iced Tea

Vanilla Latte

VANILLA LATTE Serves 1 A twist on the traditional latte, delightfully sweetened by Equal®. Created for Equal® by Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef®. Ingredients 1/4 cup brewed espresso, chilled 1/2 cup fat free half and half 1 teaspoon Equal® Spoonful OR 1/2 packet Equal® sweetener 1 teaspoon [...]

By |May 24th, 2019|Equal Classic, Recipes|Comments Off on Vanilla Latte

Banana Berry Smoothie

BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE Serves 5 Vanilla flavored light Greek yogurt helps to boost the protein in this fruit-flavored easy to make drink. Pair it with a fiber-filled muffin for a great breakfast "to go". Ingredients 2 cups lite vanilla flavoured non-fat Greek yogurt 1 medium size ripe [...]

By |May 24th, 2019|Equal Classic, Recipes|Comments Off on Banana Berry Smoothie