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Peach Cinnamon Crisp Smoothie
Fall wouldn’t be complete without this favorite. You won’t believe this one is loaded with your GREENS too! LIVEDEN Peach Cinnamon Crisp Smoothie Peach Cinnamon Crisp LIVEDEN Smoothie: 10 oz. Almond Milk 1 Fresh Ripe Peach 1 Frozen Banana (or a handful of ice) 1 TBSP LIVEDEN Superfood Crisp: 1/3 GF Oats 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1 TBSP Agave How to make your Crisp… Turn your oven on to Broil. In a bowl, combine your Crisp ingredients and stir. Spoon onto a cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper) and broil for 5 minutes to get it “crisp”. Let cool for a few minutes (try not to eat it – it’s so good!). Grab your blender…let’s make your Smoothie: Pour in your milk. Add your peach, frozen banana (or ice), 1 TBSP LIVEDEN BALANCE, and most of your oat “Crisp” (leaving a little to sprinkle on top). Blend on HIGH. Pour in a glass or mug. Sprinkle a few extra peach slices and a little of your Crisp on top. Get cozy + ENJOY. Fall fuel for the MIND, BODY, + SOUL.
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Kefir Delight Superfood Smoothie
You’ll wonder where this smoothie has been your whole life. Our Kefir Delight Superfood Smoothie was one of the first in the Pure Balanced Life smoothie series…because it is THAT GOOD. Only 4 ingredients but loaded with all the powerhouse nutrients needed to BALANCE YOUR BODY and NOURISH + HEAL THE GUT. This delicious smoothie includes the power of Kefir. If Kefir isn’t already a part of your life, it needs to be. The Perfect Pair Your LIVEDEN BALANCE already includes all your essential healthy gut pre and probiotics, but sometimes we just need a little extra. Hello Kefir. The Benefits of Kefir Kefir is known as THE Probiotic drink. It contains many bioactive compounds, including up to 30 different strains of healthy bacteria. The benefits include: boosts immunity, promotes digestive health, builds bone strength, supports healthy skin, and allergy reduction. Kefir is a wonderful source of probiotics, which aid in gut health, as well as Calcium, Protein, B Vitamins, Potassium, and more. The blend of Kefir and LIVEDEN BALANCE make this smoothie an absolute healthy gut powerhouse. Remember, a healthy gut is the KEY to have proper nutrient absorption in the body. You can make this with any flavor of Kefir, strawberry is just a favorite over here! Kefir Delight LIVEDEN BALANCE Smoothie Only 4 ingredients and OH SO GOOD. Here is the easy recipe: Kefir Delight Superfood Smoothie • 1 c. Strawberry Kefir • 6 Frozen Strawberries • 1 small Banana • 2 TBSP (or one scoop) LIVEDEN BALANCE Directions: BLEND + ENJOY. This smoothie tastes like a dessert but has all you need to nourish (and heal) your gut, BALANCE your body, and fuel your mind. Are you maximizing your LIVEDEN BALANCE? We want you to LOOK + FEEL your best! Tap here to learn our 6 essentials to help you get your best results with your LIVEDEN BALANCE. Body Balanced. Life Changed.™ LIVEDEN®
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Pineapple Banana Superfood Smoothie
One of our all time favorite smoothies….Pineapple Banana Superfood Dreams. This smoothie reminds us of all things sunny + bright and is the perfect winter to spring transition smoothie. It is so good, and is so easy to make! This smoothie packs a punch with the extra Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber from the pineapple and banana. Pineapple Banana Superfood Dreams • 10oz almond milk⠀ • 1/2 banana⠀ • 3/4 cup pineapple (frozen or fresh)⠀ • 2 TBSP LIVEDEN Superfood (or one scoop) Directions: If you use frozen pineapple no ice needed, if not then grab a handful of ice and BLEND. Feel free to add a little water if you like your smoothie thinner. ⠀ ⠀ LIVEDEN Superfood Pineapple Banana Superfood Smoothie This smoothie includes… All Your Essential Vitamins + Minerals⠀ Green Powerhouse Superfoods⠀ Immune Support⠀ Pre + Probiotics⠀ 10g of Plant + Vegetable Based Protein⠀ Blood Sugar Stabilization⠀ Digestive Enzymes⠀ Adaptogen + Hormone Support⠀ Cell Protecting Antioxidants⠀ Essentials for Healthy Hair, Skin, + Nails And that’s all just from the LIVEDEN Superfood. It’s a beautiful thing, Friends.⠀ The perfect smoothie for a perfect day. ⠀ ⠀
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Kiwi Banana Superfood Smoothie Bowl
Welcome to heaven. This Kiwi Banana Superfood Smoothie Bowl is SO GOOD + is LOADED with all your nutrients. If you’re looking for an immunity boost look no further. The LIVEDEN BALANCE is loaded with all your immune strengthening nutrients, add in the extra Vitamin C with the Kiwi, and this is a POWER-PACK. With only 4 ingredients this Superfood Smoothie Bowl is Quick + Easy. Family Favorite. Guaranteed LOVE. Immune Boosting Smoothie Bowl ⠀ Kiwi Banana Superfood Smoothie Bowl ⠀3 Kiwi (peeled, or cut and scoop out)2 Frozen Bananas⠀1 scoop (or 2 TBSP) LIVEDEN BALANCE Put the above ingredients in your blender. Blend SLOWLY (to keep it thick). Top with Hemp Seeds + extra Kiwi slices, and ENJOY! ⠀⠀This recipe makes enough for 2 (if you want to share) and includes all your:⠀ Pre + Probiotics⠀Plant + Vegetable Based Protein⠀All Essential Vitamins + Minerals⠀Digestive Enzymes for a Healthy Gut⠀Powerhouse Greens including Spirulina + Chlorella Antioxidants for Healthy Cell Support ⠀Adaptogen + Hormone Support⠀Essentials for Healthy Hair, Skin, + Nails⠀Neural (Brain) Support Immune Support Yep. All in ONE delicious little bowl. It’s the beauty of LIVEDEN. We put it all in there, so you don’t have to. It’s your ALL-IN-ONE fuel for your body, energy for your day, BEAUTIFUL YOU food. It’s the PURE. BALANCED. LIFE.™ ⠀ Make it Healthy. Make it Home.™ LIVEDEN® ⠀
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The Best Gluten-Free Healthy Peach Crisp
Say hello to this warm and buttery healthy Peach Crisp. This is our favorite Fall recipe because it’s SO easy and SO healthy! Our kids feel like they are getting dessert – but this mama loves knowing there is NO SUGAR ADDED. The trick is to use ready-to-eat RIPE peaches. The sweetness makes this dessert so heavenly. We stock up on peaches in the Fall, and once they’re ripe, we cut and freeze them in batches of 10. This is an easy, healthy dessert you can enjoy anytime. Grab your peaches! Only 6 Ingredients in this Healthy Gluten Free Peach Crisp make it quick and easy! Recipe 10 peaches – sliced into 1/4 inch slices2 cups Gluten-Free Oats2 tsp. Cinnamon1/3 c. AgavePinch of Salt6 TBSP Organic Salted Butter (softened) Preheat oven to 350. Cut your peaches into 1/4 inch slices. Place into a 9×13 inch baking pan. Let’s make your “Crumble”! In a separate bowl combine your Gluten-Free Oats, Cinnamon, and Salt. Stir to combine. Cut your butter into six-1 TBSP pieces and add to your Crumble mixture. Use your fingers or a fork to break the butter apart into small pieces to combine the Crumble mixture with the butter. Add your Agave to your Crumble mixture and use your hands or a spoon to combine. Spoon your “Crumble” over your cut peaches. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is a beautiful golden brown. This dish is AMAZING warm! On top we add a dollop of Vanilla Greek Yogurt (Oikos Triple Zero is our favorite), or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream. Pure Heaven. ENJOY Friends! Happy Fall! Add a dollop of No Sugar Added Vanilla Greek Yogurt to make this dessert perfectly BALANCED.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Hands-down these Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are an all time favorite recipe in our home. With NO REFINED SUGAR they are so easy to make and such a healthy treat! When we’re wanting a baked good this really fills the bill. The kids LOVE these, so I double the batch to keep extras in the fridge or freezer for that “really needing a baked good” kind of moment. They are soft and moist perfection. Don’t these look so good?! A few quick notes… This recipe calls for Gluten Free Oat Flour – if you’ve never made oat flour it is super easy! Just put your Gluten Free Oats in your blender or food processor – blend for 1-2 minutes and there it is! So easy! Let’s talk Chocolate Chips – we love Guittard’s Baking MINI Chocolate Chips. I always use the mini’s when we bake – they go so much further. The more chocolate chips the kids see, the more excited they get. A serving size of the mini’s is 132 pieces. The regular Guittard Milk Chocolate (which is amazing just to put a piece in your mouth and let it melt – so good) is 12 pieces. Which would your kids (or you =) rather have…12 pieces of chocolate, or 132? Always use the mini’s! Never throw your ripe bananas away again! Just whip these up. You’ll be so glad you did! INGREDIENTS • 2 1/4 cups gluten free oats (blend to make oat flour) • 1/2 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 3 medium ripe bananas • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (gluten free, if desired) • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce • 1/4 cup honey (agave nectar if vegan) • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (vegan, if desired) INSTRUCTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line your pan with parchment paper (this is what we do so I can just lift them out when they’re done and not have a pan that needs to be scrubbed. Plus, they cool faster, and the kids usually can’t wait to have one =). 2 Put oat flour in medium bowl; whisk in baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside. 3 Place bananas, vanilla, applesauce, and honey into blender; blend 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add to oat flour mixture and mix until just combined. 4 Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1/3 cup chocolate chips on top, gently take a butter knife and wiggle it through up and down the batter to get some of the chocolate chips to go under the surface (remember, the more chocolate chips the kids see, the more excited they get =). Bake for 15 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Cool 10-15 minutes on wire rack. 5 Cut bars into 16 squares and enjoy! You would never think these are a healthy treat! NOTES These amazing bars can be frozen. Simply bake, cool, cut; store in a freezer ziploc bag. They are actually good to eat frozen – but if you’re wanting them soft just let them sit on the counter for a while. Warm, room temp, or cold, they are perfection! Other optional add-ins (really anything can go in these!): Fold in 1/4 cup coconut flakes, or sprinkle some walnut pieces on top. When you make these tag us on IG #LIVEDENlife – We love to see you whipping up healthy goodies in your kitchen! Make it Healthy. Make it Home.™ LIVEDEN
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Gluten Free Carrot Cake Banana Bread
This healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is guaranteed to be a new favorite! It is the perfect blend of carrot cake and banana bread. It is INCREDIBLE! You would never know this is gluten free. It is soft and moist and so delicious! The perfect dessert for Easter that won’t leave you feeling heavy. It’s the perfect pure, balanced life dessert. INGREDIENTS Dry Ingredients• 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free All purpose flour• 1/2 cup oats (make sure these are Gluten Free)• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 1 teaspoon cinnamon• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg• 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet ingredients• 2 medium very ripe banana, mashed (¾ cup mashed banana)• 1/2 cup coconut sugar, brown sugar, or organic sugar• 1 large egg• 1 teaspoon vanilla• 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil• ¼ cup applesauce• 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots)• 1/3 cup Almond Milk• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, plus 2 tablespoons for topping Optional add-ins:• 1/2 cup raisins• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:• 4 oz whipped or reduced fat cream cheese, softened• 1/3 cup powdered sugar or 20 drops liquid vanilla stevia (to taste)• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla INSTRUCTIONS1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.2 In a large bowl, whisk together GF flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.3 In a medium bowl, mix together mashed banana, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined and creamy. Add in applesauce and almond milk, then fold in carrots. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined — DO NOT OVERMIX. Gently fold in melted coconut oil and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.4 Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached. Ours took 55 minutes in an 8×4 inch loaf pan. If you use a 9×5 inch pan, you may need to check the bread at 40 minutes.5 Remove from oven and place pan on wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan and place on wire rack to finish cooling completely.6 To make cinnamon cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar (or liquid stevia), vanilla and cinnamon together on medium speed for a minute or until smooth. Spread over cooled bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans. Cut into 10-12 slices and enjoy! NOTESTo make vegan: Use dairy free cream cheese and a flax egg instead of a regular egg. Bread can be made a day or two ahead of time, just wrap in plastic wrap to seal in moisture and frost before you serve. Banana bread is always best the next day. You can make this recipe into muffins/cupcakes. You’ll need to adjust your baking time, but I suggest checking them between 15-18 minutes. Feel free to add in other favorites such as: shredded coconut flakes, raisins, walnuts instead of pecans, or pineapple. Really anything goes in this dessert! This is the perfect Easter dessert to enjoy surrounded by family and friends. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! From our LIVEDEN family to yours, sending all our love that your hearts and homes are filled with love this Easter ♡.
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THE POWER OF A BALANCED BODY
When is your body at its best? When your blood sugar is BALANCED. Understanding your body’s blood sugar can help you feel like an absolute rockstar. Let’s take a quick look at the HIGHS and LOWS to give you a quick glimpse into the workings of your amazing body – so you know how to find that BALANCED sweet spot {so you feel your absolute best!}. What Keeps Our Body Running Your body runs off of Glucose – which is fuel for all the cells in your body – but too much can become a slow-acting poison. Let’s take a look at what happens when our blood sugar isn’t stable. ➚ When Your Blood Sugar Is Too HIGH… WEIGHT WILL INCREASE – When your glucose levels are high, your body stores fat. PANCREAS TROUBLE – High sugar levels erode the ability of cells in your pancreas to make insulin. This causes the organ to overcompensate and your insulin levels stay elevated. This can cause permanent damage to the pancreas. ATHEROSCLEROSIS – Your body’s ability to transport blood throughout is vital. High levels of blood sugar can lead to Atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the blood vessels. Damaged blood vessels can open the flood gates for health issues including: Kidney Disease, Heart Attacks, Vision Loss and Blindness, Strokes, Weakened Immune System (so you get sick more often), Neuropathy (which causes tingling, pain, or less sensation in your hands, legs, and feet), Erectile Dysfunction, and Slow Wound Healing. When Does Our Blood Sugar Get Too High? When large meals and too many calories and sugar are consumed at one time it causes a spike in blood sugar, which increases toxins in the body. The High-Low blood sugar cycle begins. ➘ When Your Blood Sugar Is Too Low… Mood swings, sugar cravings, edginess, headaches, energy crashes, brain fog – these are all effects of low blood sugar. When our blood sugar gets too low we crave fuel that can be used quickly by the body – think sugar, simple carbohydrates, and sweets and treats (ever downed a chip bag or couldn’t stop eating those cookies? Yep, low blood sugar). When the blood sugar is low the body also burns muscle for fuel – which is an absolute tragedy – your muscle keeps your metabolism HIGH. Your body also holds on to fat instead of using it for fuel so you won’t lose weight. When Does Our Blood Sugar Get Too Low? Our blood sugar gets too low when we skip meals, go too long without eating, restrict our calories, and don’t eat the right balance of protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. ➙ Finding Your Sweet Spot – The Power of BALANCE A body with stable blood sugar has no cravings, great energy, releases fat to be used as fuel (how we lose weight), protects its lean muscle (which is vital for a high metabolism and good muscle tone), has good mental acuity (no brain fog), and just feels amazing. Bottom line: You feel great and in control of your body. Your body is at its OPTIMUM when the blood sugar is balanced. Working With Your Body Don’t feel weak during these high and low blood sugar “swings”. Your body is an amazing machine and is trying to keep you alive and function the best it can. Learn to work WITH your body instead of against it. Stable blood sugar is vital for overall health and well-being. A happy body is a stable and “balanced” body. The Best Way To Balance Your Blood Sugar Starting your day RIGHT is everything! Remember, the best chance you have at balancing and stabilizing your blood sugar is when you BREAK your FAST, after your nightly rest. What you consume FIRST in the day is absolutely critical to nourish the cells, balance your body, and properly feed your healthy gut bacteria so it flourishes. The body comes ALIVE when it receives proper nourishment. Starting Your Day Right Having the proper balance of whole superfood nutrition with healthy, easy-to-absorb plant and vegetable-based protein, and the right balance of essential vitamins and minerals is critical to set you up for a high energy, great mental acuity, feeling-your-best, kind of day. LIVEDEN Balance was specifically formulated to balance your body in all ways – to nourish your body on a cellular level and give you all you need to start your day RIGHT so that you are empowered to be your best. Remember, mornings are powerful. Balancing your body so you look and feel your BEST all begins with how you start your day. It’s the power of BALANCE. The power of how you START YOUR DAY. © 2025 Heather Holker, LIVEDEN and Pure Balanced Life
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Green Snowball Goodies
These little GREEN SNOWBALL GOODIES were created by the amazing Danielle Johnson. With no added sugar they are an amazing power snack that are gluten free, vegan and keto friendly. Tell me your mouth isn’t watering?! They look so so good! This recipe is quick and easy. It’s the perfect Holiday treat to make with the family and serve to your guests. Our kids go crazy over these bites and they make the perfect snack for sticking to those New Year’s resolutions as well! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. Shredded coconut + extra for rolling1/2 c. Macadamia nuts1 scoop LIVEDEN BALANCE 2 TBSP coconut oil1 tsp vanilla (gluten free)1/4 c. waterZest and juice of one lemon DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix the LIVEDEN BALANCE, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl and let them sit while you measure the other ingredients. 2. Measure your other in ingredients into a food processor, add the LIVEDEN BALANCE mix. 3. Process all ingredients for 1 minute or until the mixture forms a thick paste. 4. Roll into balls and toss into extra coconut. Refrigerate for one hour and ENJOY! Say HELLO to YUM!
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Gluten Free Raspberry Scones
For the LOVE of SCONES ♡. Scones are everything we never knew we needed. Super simple to make and such a healthy treat. New favorite around here! We’ve made these with regular and Gluten Free flour, and honestly, even the “regular” eaters over here like the consistency of the GF better. WINNER! Super simple to make. No refined sugar. This is the perfect healthy treat. Gluten Free Raspberry Scones Recipe: ¾ Cup Dairy-Free Buttermilk (SUPER easy to make. Use 3/4 c. COLD Almond Milk, 1/2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract – mix together)2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract2 cups Flour (we recommend Bobs Red Mill 1-1 Gluten-Free flour)1/4 c. Honey, Agave, or Organic Sugar (you have options here!)1 Tablespoon Baking Powder½ teaspoon Baking Soda½ teaspoon Sea Salt½ cup very cold Butter1 cup fresh Raspberries tossed in a small amount of GF flour (to help with folding them in). You can use Raspberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Blackberries, really anything goes! TIP: If you’re using fresh berries put them in the freezer for a few minutes before you fold them in the batter. This will help your berries to stay firm and not become squishy as you fold them in. HOW TO: Step 1: Set your butter and buttermilk in the freezer for 30 minutes until very cold (this is very important to help with the consistency of your Scone dough). Place a sheet of parchment paper and put it on a baking sheet. Then grease your parchment paper with coconut oil. Set aside. Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt together until combined, then add in your honey (agave, or sugar – if using sugar you can add right in with the dry ingredients) and combine. Step 3: Take your butter out of the freezer and cut it into cubes, then chop the butter into the mixture (a pastry cutter works the best for this). Mix until fully incorporated. Step 4: Add the cold buttermilk and vanilla extract, stir together until combined. Use your hands to gently need the Scone dough. TIP: GF can be tricky sometimes, if the batter seems extra sticky add a little more of your GF flour until your batter is at a nice “can be rolled out” consistency. Step 5: GENTLY fold in the berries. Then set your dough on a GF floured surface. Gently roll out your dough in a round circle to the thickness you would like. Step 6: Carefully cut your Scone dough into 8 slices (a pizza cutter works great for this!). Then use a spatula to help move your Scones onto your greased parchment paper baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Step 7: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place your baking sheet with your Scones in the fridge for 30 minutes while your oven preheats. Once fully heated bake your cold Scones in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Step 8: Take your Scones out of the oven and let cool. Our favorite healthy drizzle for the top? Raw Honey or Organic Agave add the perfect amount of healthy sweet. Say HELLO to your perfect Pure, Balanced, Life dessert ♡. Make it Healthy. Make it Home.™ Gluten Free Raspberry Scones
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HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS WITH YOUR LIVEDEN BALANCE
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step to achieving optimal health. Remember, optimal health comes with a balanced body, and the key to balancing your body is having the right balance of macro and micro nutrients FIRST in the day. We know this is no easy task, which is why we made it our life’s work to bring it all together. Optimal health comes with a balanced body, and that is exactly what LIVEDEN BALANCE is designed to do. We want you to look and feel your best. Here are a few quick tips to help you get the best results with your LIVEDEN BALANCE. 1. The best time to stabilize your blood sugar is first thing in the morning. What you do or don’t do first thing in the morning will set your craving centers for the day. After your nightly fast your body is primed for absorption and is needing and wanting nutrients to stabilize your blood sugar. Take your LIVEDEN BALANCE first in the morning and then wait 20-30 minutes. LIVEDEN BALANCE has been specifically formulated for quick absorption and to provide the right amount of whole foods, nutrients, and pre and probiotics to activate and properly nourish the gut microbiome, heal the gut, and stabilize your blood sugar — to bring your body into BALANCE. Let your body absorb all of the whole food goodness and then do what it was designed to do – stabilize your body and your blood sugar. Remember, a balanced body doesn’t crave. 2. Eat every 3-4 hours – at least 20 grams of protein. When you’re ready to eat after your LIVEDEN BALANCE think PROTEIN and NUTRIENTS. A healthy body runs off good, whole food nutrition. Foods that are processed and refined don’t provide the body any nutrients or help stabilize your blood sugar. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods to keep your mind alert and your blood sugar balanced throughout your day. 3. Practice intuitive eating. Don’t stress over your food or count calories. Listen to your body. Have you ever heard the quote “Comparison is the thief of joy”? So is counting calories. If you’re focusing on good, whole food nutrition then your body will tell you when it’s full and what it needs. Focus on the 90/10 rule: 90% clean, 10% sweets and treats, and you can’t go wrong. LIVEDEN BALANCE is food for the mind and body. The mind and body awake when they are given whole superfoods. Infusing your body with all the nutrients in LIVEDEN BALANCE will put YOU in control of your day. 4. 12 hour fasting window. It takes 8 hours for your body to digest the last meal of the day, and then 4 hours for your organs to detox. After this 12 hour window your body is now ready for the intake of more nutrition. If you stop eating by 7pm, then your body will be ready by 7am (or after) for intake. A body that isn’t getting this 12 hour window each day will feel sluggish and bloated. The gut needs to rest. You’ll be amazed at how giving your body this fasting window will increase your energy levels and mental acuity. Your body will feel READY for intake after your 12 hour fasting window. 5. Hydration Hydration Hydration. The human body is predominantly water and operates at its best when properly hydrated. Literally every cell in your body is affected when you don’t get enough water. One of the first signs of dehydration is fatigue, headache, and simple carbohydrate cravings (think sugar). Water does so many wonderful things in the body. Among them is lubrication of the joints and excreting toxins from the body. Toxins that are left in the body cause you to not feel well and the body to ache. Hydration helps flush toxins, fat, and stored sugars from the body. Do you feel like you’re eating clean, getting protein every few hours, but you’re still craving sugar and simple carbohydrates? Make sure you’re drinking enough water. Many people don’t realize the ailments and cravings they’re feeling are actually being caused from dehydration. Are you drinking enough? Hydration needs are different based on age, gender, and activity level. First you need to know how much water your body needs at rest (sleeping, reading, sitting at a desk, etc.). Simply take your body weight and divide it in half. If you weigh 150 pounds you’ll need 75oz of water at a base MINIMUM. This is the amount your body needs to function at rest. If you’re working out, pregnant, nursing, or doing anything active, you’ll need to steadily increase that number. Drink a full glass of water and then wait 15-20 minutes to see how you feel. You’ll be amazed…when you give your body what it needs and the cells are fully hydrated everything will function better. 6. Sleep I know, I know. Sleep is a touchy subject. There are times and stages in life when it’s easier to get the right amount of sleep. Work schedules, school schedules, health challenges, and caring for small children can put a kink in our bedtime rest. The fact is most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best. Kids and teens need even more. Realize a body that doesn’t get enough rest at night will cause an imbalance in your hormones, which activates your craving centers (in an attempt to find extra energy to keep your mind and body awake, alert, and going). The best way to combat this is, obviously, to try and get more rest. Do the best you can. Don’t let screen-time get in the way of your body getting the rest it desperately needs to keep it balanced. Set limits on your phone. If you can put it away two hours before bedtime even better. And remember, no show on TV is worth missing sleep. What about those days and times you aren’t able to get your proper sleep? Just realize your day will be an uphill battle and be prepared for it. Cravings are going to come as a natural way of your body trying to keep you awake and alert. Know that they’re coming (and don’t feel extra weak on these days!). Work WITH your body, instead of against it! HERE’S WHAT TO DO: The best way to combat this is to keep your diet clean and not give in to the simple carbohydrate cravings (which will just cause you to crave even MORE sugar). After you have your LIVEDEN BALANCE, focus on staying hydrated with eating protein, good complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats every 3-4 hours to keep your blood sugar stable and your body awake and alert. And try the best you can to get to bed early the next night. Let LIVEDEN BALANCE Do the Heavy Lifting LIVEDEN BALANCE was created for you, to bring your body and your gut microbiome into BALANCE, which is key for optimal health! Whether you’re balancing kids, work, or just life in general, remember that a healthy body begins with a healthy gut. With LIVEDEN BALANCE it only takes 60 seconds to start your day right! Start your day with LIVEDEN BALANCE to support gut health, mental clarity, and energy from the inside out. And if you’re hitting a midday slump? Try a half serving in the afternoon for a natural lift—no crash, no sugar. The key is to work with your body, not against it. LIVEDEN BALANCE is your daily tool to create balance, build momentum, and feel your best by nourishing your gut microbiome with the essential micronutrients your body needs to thrive. In Closing… Your energy, your clarity, your cravings, your mood—it all starts with BALANCE. When you commit to giving your body what it truly needs every single day, you’ll begin to feel the difference from the inside out. That’s the power of consistency. That’s the power of LIVEDEN BALANCE. So here’s your reminder: keep it simple. Start your day with intention, nourish your body with purpose, and trust the process. You’ve got this—and we’re here to support you every step of the way. To feeling good, living well, and thriving in your pure balanced life. 💚 Body Balanced. Life Changed.™ LIVEDEN®
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Gluten Free Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These amazing Gluten-Free Chocolate Sugar Cookies are our favorite go-to for all things heart shaped holidays – especially for our chocolate loving kiddos (they get this from their Dad =). Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, Love Week…it all goes! Our kiddos LOVE these and we love that they’re getting a much healthier version of a regular sugar cookie – which can boast upwards of 300 calories and 30g of sugar PER COOKIE (jaw drop – it’s insanity!). I love that this recipe uses coconut oil – which is such an amazing superfood. We love it and use it for everything around here! I honestly don’t think these need the chocolate buttercream frosting (the cookie is THAT good! So moist!) – but our kiddos LOVE frosting – because that’s what makes their healthy sprinkles stick (as our 7 year old said, “How can we make sugar cookies without sprinkles?!”). We love Color Garden’s Pure Natural Sprinkles as they are 100% Plant Based and kiddo approved! But…if you’re in a time crunch skip the frosting and drizzle honey on the top. Whatever shape you do these in they are a guaranteed LOVE! INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup melted and cooled coconut oil 1/3 cup organic sugar 2 tablespoons honey (or Agave) 1 egg, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups packed fine almond flour (do not use almond meal) 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (optional): 4 tablespoons organic butter, softened 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup organic powdered sugar 20 drops Sweet Leaf Vanilla Creme drops 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond milk INSTRUCTIONS In the bowl of a food processor, add in coconut oil, sugar, honey, egg and vanilla extract. Process for 20-30 seconds until well combined. Next add in almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Process until a dough forms. Allow dough to sit for 5 minutes. You can also mix by hand or use an electric mixer. Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Leaving rolled dough between parchment paper place in fridge for 1 hour on a baking sheet. (If you don’t want to make cutouts, there is no need to refrigerate the dough. Simply roll cookies into dough sized balls, then place on a baking sheet, flatten the cookies with a glass, or your hand, then bake at directed.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. After 1 hour, remove the top of parchment paper then use heart cut outs (or whatever kind of cutouts you like) to cut out cookie dough. Place cutouts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and allow cookies to cool completely before frosting. Makes about 15 cookies. For the frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, liquid stevia, and vanilla on medium high until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Frost each cookie then decorate however your heart desires. NOTES Tip: Keep the dough scraps and use to make into small round sugar cookies – you won’t want to let any of this go to waste! When you make these healthy Gluten Free Chocolate Sugar Cookies make sure you tag us @LIVEDENlife. We love to see you making healthy in your home. ♥
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