Category: Drinks
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Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Frappe
Pumpkin spiced beverages from coffee shops and restaurants are all the rage right now. Despite the fact that these beverages taste amazing, they are loaded with sugar and dairy that adds unwanted calories and eventually pounds. Not to mention setting you up for a big energy crash. A medium sized 12 oz pumpkin spiced latte… Read more
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30 Ways to Make Water Taste Better
If you are doing the 8-Week Health & Weight Loss Challenge or just trying to increase your water intake for optimal health, you know that plain water can be very boring. Sometimes you just need a little something to jazz up your water to make it a little more palatable. Below are 30 things to… Read more
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Paleo Shamrock Shake (Minty Green Power Smoothie)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before my Paleo days, I loved to have ice cream as a treat. I had indulged in a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake a time or two. This shake is a healthy “smoothie” version of the classic St. Patrick’s Day shake but with all natural ingredients. This Paleo Shamrock Shake uses spinach and… Read more
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Homemade Paleo Coffee Creamer
Another difficult area for me since I began eating a Paleo diet is giving up dairy. I found that I initially craved cheese but that craving quickly subsided with the help of other nutrient dense foods such as almonds and vegetables. The one dairy product that I still struggle with not having is half and… Read more
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7 New Year’s Eve Party Cocktails
Happy New Year’s Eve! I love New Year’s Eve with all the festivities and music that helps to usher out the old year and in the new. But, if you are like me, you have procrastinated on getting everything ready for the big party. Or maybe you have planned everything and you just need a… Read more
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Sexy Moxie Mama’s Frozen Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
It is that time of year again for all things pumpkin pie spice related. Even Starbuck’s has a pumpkin pie latte. But, with these yummy treats comes loads of calories, fat, and carbohydrates that are not very flattering to the waistline. This healthy frozen pumpkin pie smoothie tastes just like a slice of Thanksgiving Day… Read more
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SexyMoxieMama’s Homemade Flavor Infused Alcohol
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would start a series of posts about homemade gifts that are better than ones you can get in the store. While many Americans have gotten away from making their own gifts in lieu of giving gadgets like the iPad and iPhone, there are still a handful of… Read more
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The Best Home Brewed Iced Tea
Some say summertime is the best time for iced tea. I disagree! I believe iced tea is a perfect drink all year round. Tea is rich in antioxidants. Studies show drinking tea daily may reduce Alzheimer’s and diabetes risks. In addition, tea can increase bone, teeth and gum health. I consider myself something of… Read more
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SexyMoxieMama’s Thyme Lemonade
The hot summer days are upon us. Remember the sweet lemonade of our youth? When I was growing up, kids in the neighborhood had lemonade stands everywhere during the summer. Mom would make up a nice big batch and you’d sit out by the curb with your pitcher of lemony goodness and cups. The neighbors… Read more