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		<title>5 Beauty Tips for your Wedding Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The best day of your life is coming up and you still haven’t thought about your bridal beauty look? Well, after you have the dress the next step is to plan your look from hairstyle to makeup! You will want to look great on this very special day, so planning your beauty regime well in [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The best day of your life is coming up and you still haven’t thought about your bridal beauty look? Well, after you have the dress the next step is to plan your look from hairstyle to makeup! You will want to look great on this very special day, so planning your beauty regime well in advance is key. There are lots of things to plan in the run up to your ceremony, but carve out some time to sort everything beauty. Here are our top tips for a look worthy of a bride:</strong></p>
<h4>1. Be prepared</h4>
<p>As the famous motto goes: a woman who comes prepared is worth two. On your wedding day, this is especially true. A few months ahead of the big day spend some time in all things bridal beauty, by researching good stylists, hairdressers and make-up artists who might be able to help you achieve that ideal look. Get recommendations from friends or family, but remember that adding a personal touch to your look is also important. Save different images of beauty looks you like to show your bridal beauty team and make sure to book a trial session in advance, so you have time to go back and forth on your look as much as you need, until it’s perfect!</p>
<h4>2. Be simple</h4>
<p>When deciding on your look it is best to go for something classic and elegant, nothing too elaborate or distracting. Traditional braids are a great option for long locks: they are old fashioned chic at its best! And if you have a short hairstyle, like a bob cut, you can style it with elegant waves or keep it even more simple by just adding a bridal headpiece for a tasteful touch.</p>
<h4>3. Be comfortable</h4>
<p>This gets us to another important tip when it comes to styling for your wedding day – find a way to keep hair out of your face and your makeup on point so you’re as comfortable as possible throughout the day! You want to be able to enjoy the ceremony, not stressing about a strand of hair hanging over your eyes or the mascara rubbing off. In favor of a beautiful, yet comfortable, look go for an elegant updo or just a classy hairpin on the side if you have a bob cut. And don’t forget the benefits of waterproof makeup and some oil-absorbing sheets to remove shine.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1858" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/beautiful-bride.jpg" alt="beautiful-bride" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/beautiful-bride.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/beautiful-bride-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<h4>4. Be stylish</h4>
<p>You can keep your beauty look simple, but still jazz it up with accessories to add that touch of personal style. Ribbons, jewels, flowers, sequins and pearls are amongst the bridal headpieces you can choose from. Your wedding day is the day to enjoy a little glamour and this is a great way to match your beauty look to your clothes too. Try weaving a piece of material matching your dress into your hair, or place a few flowers matching the bouquet along a braid.</p>
<h4>5. Be pampered</h4>
<p>Your bridal beauty look won’t come together only on the big day with hair and make-up – you have to book the last week before the wedding to pamper yourself from head to toe, as you deserve! This will be your spa week, to relax and get some final touch ups done so your look is flawless. You should make room in your agenda to do the following:</p>
<p>• Visit your dentist to get your teeth gleaming for when you say the big ‘Yes!’.<br />
• Get your waxing up do date ahead of time, so you don’t have to cover up fresh red patches on the day.<br />
• Prepping your skin by exfoliating and moisturizing, in order to get rid of dry skin cells and achieve a healthier look.<br />
• Getting your eyebrows tinted plus eyelash extensions – your eyes will thank you later when they really stand out in the pictures!<br />
• Prepping your hair with deep conditioning treatments plus a hairdresser appointment to get rid of split ends and touch up the roots, if needed.<br />
• Booking a manicure beforehand – choose a shade that matches your wedding’s colour scheme and consider getting fake nails if you are addicted to biting them. Don’t forget all eyes will be on your ring finger on the big day!<br />
• Find a moment to relax! You deserve a day in the spa before becoming Ms. and this includes a nice massage, of course.</p>
<p>There are so many options you can choose from when it comes to hair and beauty for a wedding. The key things are to plan in advance, know what you want and don’t settle until you get it! And in the midst of all the planning, don’t forget your own self and take a moment to relax and get the pampering you deserve. Good luck and enjoy the most beautiful day of your life!</p>
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		<title>15 Relaxing DIY Bath Salts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Relax and luxuriate in the comfort of your own home as you treat and pamper yourself with these amazing DIY bath salts. With our list of 15 of the best recipes, you can discover just how easy it is to make bath salts and enjoy all of the benefits that come along with doing something [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Relax and luxuriate in the comfort of your own home as you treat and pamper yourself with these amazing DIY bath salts. With our list of 15 of the best recipes, you can discover just how easy it is to make bath salts and enjoy all of the benefits that come along with doing something great for both your mind and body. </strong></p>
<p>Whether you like to soak your tired feet at the end of a long day or submerge your entire body in a wonderfully scented bath just before bed, you’re sure to find the recipe that’s right for you!</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;" align="center">1. <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/05/01/homemade-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homemade Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1823" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/homemade-bath-salts.jpg" alt="homemade-bath-salts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/homemade-bath-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/homemade-bath-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://www.naturallyloriel.com/nighty-night-diy-bath-salt-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nighty-Night DIY Bath Salt Recipe</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1824" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bath-salt-recipe.jpg" alt="bath-salt-recipe" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bath-salt-recipe.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bath-salt-recipe-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://www.buildingourstory.com/2014/07/lavender-vanilla-salt-scrub-diy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1825" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-bath-salts.jpg" alt="lavender-bath-salts" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-bath-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-bath-salts-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://ourbestbites.com/2014/12/fizzy-peppermint-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fizzy Peppermint Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1826" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fizzi-bath-salts.jpg" alt="fizzi-bath-salts" width="590" height="885" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fizzi-bath-salts.jpg 590w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fizzi-bath-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></p>
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<h4>5. <a href="http://www.simplydesigning.net/vanilla-rose-petal-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanilla Rose Petal Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1827" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-rose-petals.jpg" alt="vanilla-rose-petals" width="600" height="872" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-rose-petals.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-rose-petals-206x300.jpg 206w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://www.simplydesigning.net/vanilla-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanilla Bath Salts</a><a href="http://typicallysimple.com/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br />
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<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1828" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-bath-salts.jpg" alt="vanilla-bath-salts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-bath-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vanilla-bath-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2014/01/homemade-lavender-bath-salts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homemade Lavender Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1829" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-salts.jpg" alt="lavender-salts" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-salts.jpg 500w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-salts-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
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<h4>8. <a href="http://sixdollarfamily.com/diy-green-tea-and-peppermint-bath-soak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DIY Green Tea and Peppermint Bath Soak</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1830" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/green-tea-soak.jpg" alt="green-tea-soak" width="396" height="554" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/green-tea-soak.jpg 396w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/green-tea-soak-214x300.jpg 214w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" /></p>
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<h4>9. <a href="http://www.savynaturalista.com/2014/05/23/misty-berry-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Misty Berry Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1831" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/berry-bath-salts.jpg" alt="berry-bath-salts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/berry-bath-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/berry-bath-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>10. Homemade Strawberry Bath Soak</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1832" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Homemade-bath-soak.jpg" alt="Homemade-bath-soak" width="600" height="886" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Homemade-bath-soak.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Homemade-bath-soak-203x300.jpg 203w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>11. <a href="http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2014/12/homemade-peppermint-bath-salts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diy Peppermint Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1833" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peppermint-Bath-Salts-Recipe.jpg" alt="Peppermint-Bath-Salts-Recipe" width="599" height="898" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peppermint-Bath-Salts-Recipe.jpg 599w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peppermint-Bath-Salts-Recipe-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px" /></p>
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<h4>12. <a href="http://www.savynaturalista.com/2014/04/25/peach-passion-bath-salts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peach Passion Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1834" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/passion-salts.jpg" alt="passion-salts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/passion-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/passion-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>13. <a href="http://somethingturquoise.com/2015/01/23/diy-baked-bath-salt-favors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diy Baked Bath Salt</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1836" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-salkts.jpg" alt="baked-salkts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-salkts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-salkts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>14. <a href="http://www.yourbeautyblog.com/2015/03/rescue-yourself-with-bubbling-bath.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bubbling Bath Salt Recipe</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1837" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/relaxing-salts.jpg" alt="relaxing-salts" width="600" height="425" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/relaxing-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/relaxing-salts-300x212.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>15. <a href="http://shalommama.com/bath-salts#_a5y_p=2827693" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DIY Lavender Cardamom Bath Salts</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1838" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-cardamom-bath-salts.jpg" alt="lavender-cardamom-bath-salts" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-cardamom-bath-salts.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lavender-cardamom-bath-salts-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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		<title>21 Healthy Finger Foods for your Party</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2015 17:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try serving these healthy finger foods at your next big party or intimate gathering and rest assured that your guests will be coming back for seconds! Our list of 21 healthy Hors D&#8217;oeuvres and snack foods are just as easy to make as they are wallet friendly and will take the stress and worry out [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Try serving these healthy finger foods at your next big party or intimate gathering and rest assured that your guests will be coming back for seconds! Our list of 21 healthy Hors D&#8217;oeuvres and snack foods are just as easy to make as they are wallet friendly and will take the stress and worry out of satisfying an entire group’s worth of appetites. </strong></p>
<p>From no bake concoctions to slow cooker goodies, we’ve got your next get together covered. Just be sure to keep these recipes close by, because you’ll be handing them out almost as fast as you’re refilling plates!</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;" align="center">1. <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Bake Energy Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1792" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/no-bake-bites.jpg" alt="no-bake-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/no-bake-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/no-bake-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://www.kristendukephotography.com/blueberry-yogurt-protein-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1795" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yogurt-bites.jpg" alt="yogurt-bites" width="550" height="826" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yogurt-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yogurt-bites-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/06/04/zucchini-pizza-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zucchini Pizza Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1796" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zuchini-bites.jpg" alt="zuchini-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zuchini-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zuchini-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://wonkywonderful.com/gluten-free-quinoa-pizza-bites-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gluten Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Recipe</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1797" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gluten-free-pizza-bites-.jpg" alt="gluten-free-pizza-bites-" width="550" height="750" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gluten-free-pizza-bites-.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gluten-free-pizza-bites--220x300.jpg 220w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>5. <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cranberry-pistachio-energy-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1798" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pistachio-bites.jpg" alt="pistachio-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pistachio-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pistachio-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://typicallysimple.com/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1799" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/No-Bake-Strawberry-Cheesecake-Bites.jpg" alt="No-Bake-Strawberry-Cheesecake-Bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/No-Bake-Strawberry-Cheesecake-Bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/No-Bake-Strawberry-Cheesecake-Bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/08/09/no-bake-banana-bread-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Bake Banana Bread Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1800" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-bread-bites.jpg" alt="banana-bread-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-bread-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-bread-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>8. <a href="http://blissfulbasil.com/2014/03/24/sweet-potato-avocado-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sweet Potato Avocado Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1801" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sweet-potato-avocado-bits.jpg" alt="sweet-potato-avocado-bits" width="550" height="829" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sweet-potato-avocado-bits.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sweet-potato-avocado-bits-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>9. <a href="http://www.wellplated.com/sweet-potato-bites/#_a5y_p=3308668" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1802" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/avocado-bacon-bites.jpg" alt="avocado-bacon-bites" width="500" height="615" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/avocado-bacon-bites.jpg 500w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/avocado-bacon-bites-243x300.jpg 243w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
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<h4>10. <a href="http://ourfamilyofseven.com/banana-split-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Banana Split Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1803" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-split-bites.jpg" alt="banana-split-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-split-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/banana-split-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>11. <a href="http://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/2014/05/24/cucumber-avocado-rolls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cucumber Avocado Rolls</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1804" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-rolls.jpg" alt="cucumber-rolls" width="465" height="700" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-rolls.jpg 465w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-rolls-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px" /></p>
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<h4>12. <a href="http://bakerbynature.com/smoked-salmon-cream-cheese-cucumber-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Salmon &amp; Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1805" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/salmon-cucumber-bites.jpg" alt="salmon-cucumber-bites" width="550" height="826" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/salmon-cucumber-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/salmon-cucumber-bites-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>13. <a href="http://www.karaspartyideas.com/2013/11/cucumber-tomato-bites-appetizer-recipe.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cucumber Tomato Bites Appetizer</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1806" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-bites.jpg" alt="cucumber-bites" width="550" height="790" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumber-bites-208x300.jpg 208w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>14. <a href="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2011/12/cucumber-feta-rolls-holiday-recipe-exchange.html#_a5y_p=988391" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cucumber Feta Rolls</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1807" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumberfetarolls.jpg" alt="cucumberfetarolls" width="403" height="575" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumberfetarolls.jpg 403w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cucumberfetarolls-210x300.jpg 210w" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px" /></p>
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<h4>15. <a href="http://natashaskitchen.com/2013/04/05/guacamole-stuffed-eggs-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guacamole Stuffed Eggs Recipe</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1808" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Guacamole-Deviled-Eggs.jpg" alt="Guacamole-Deviled-Eggs" width="550" height="688" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Guacamole-Deviled-Eggs.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Guacamole-Deviled-Eggs-239x300.jpg 239w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>16. <a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/2014/12/mini-hummus-roasted-pepper-phyllo-bites-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Hummus &amp; Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1809" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hummus-bites.jpg" alt="hummus-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hummus-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hummus-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>17. <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/04/30/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-meatballs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1810" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/buffalo-bites.jpg" alt="buffalo-bites" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/buffalo-bites.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/buffalo-bites-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>18. <a href="http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/black-olive-penguins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Olive Penguins</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1811" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/black-olive-penguins.jpg" alt="black-olive-penguins" width="550" height="366" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/black-olive-penguins.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/black-olive-penguins-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>19. <a href="http://www.nobiggie.net/greek-salad-on-a-stick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greek salad on a stick</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1812" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/greek-salad-on-a-stick-recipe-on-a-stick.jpg" alt="greek-salad-on-a-stick-recipe-on-a-stick" width="532" height="800" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/greek-salad-on-a-stick-recipe-on-a-stick.jpg 532w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/greek-salad-on-a-stick-recipe-on-a-stick-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px" /></p>
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<h4>20. <a href="http://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/vegeterian/baked-parmesan-zucchini-sticks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1813" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-parmesan-zucchini-sticks.jpg" alt="baked-parmesan-zucchini-sticks" width="550" height="773" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-parmesan-zucchini-sticks.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/baked-parmesan-zucchini-sticks-213x300.jpg 213w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>21. Almond Crusted Salmon Sticks</h4>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re frustrated by all of the so-called “tasty” sugar free cookie recipes out there that just fall flat in the taste department, then keep on reading. We’ve collected a list of 10 of the most delectable and deceivingly decadent recipes out there to help you learn how to quit sugar for good. These sumptuous [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>If you’re frustrated by all of the so-called “tasty” sugar free cookie recipes out there that just fall flat in the taste department, then keep on reading. We’ve collected a list of 10 of the most delectable and deceivingly decadent recipes out there to help you learn how to quit sugar for good. </strong></p>
<p>These sumptuous treats are so easy to make that you’ll be adding a cookie dessert every night of the week without feeling the guilt of treating your family to a sugar overload. Cookies that are delicious and good for you? What could be better?</p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;" align="center">1. <a href="http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/pumpkin-recipes-pumpkin-cookies-vegan-cookies-gluten-free-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soft Pumpkin Cookies (vegan w/ gluten and sugar-free options)</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1772" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sugar-free-vegan-cookies.jpg" alt="sugar-free-vegan-cookies" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sugar-free-vegan-cookies.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sugar-free-vegan-cookies-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://mywholefoodlife.com/2015/03/24/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1774" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3-Ingredient-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-My-Whole-Food-Life.jpg" alt="3-Ingredient-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-My-Whole-Food-Life" width="600" height="903" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3-Ingredient-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-My-Whole-Food-Life.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3-Ingredient-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-My-Whole-Food-Life-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://pureella.com/two-ingredient-cookies-naturally-gluten-free-and-vegan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Ingredient Sugar Free Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1775" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/two-ingredient-cookies.jpg" alt="two-ingredient-cookies" width="550" height="817" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/two-ingredient-cookies.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/two-ingredient-cookies-201x300.jpg 201w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://frugalfarmwife.com/article/healthy-no-bake-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Healthy No-Bake Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1776" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/healthy-no-bake-cookies.jpg" alt="healthy-no-bake-cookies" width="450" height="673" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/healthy-no-bake-cookies.jpg 450w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/healthy-no-bake-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></p>
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<h4>5. Sugar Free Apple Cookies</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1777" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/apple-cookies.jpg" alt="apple-cookies" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/apple-cookies.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/apple-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/guilt-free-oatmeal-cookies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guilt Free Oatmeal Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1778" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/guilt-free-oatmeal-cookies.jpg" alt="guilt-free-oatmeal-cookies" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/guilt-free-oatmeal-cookies.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/guilt-free-oatmeal-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/paleo-lemon-bars-super-simple/#_a5y_p=3529943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paleo Lemon Bars</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1779" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paleo-bars.jpg" alt="paleo-bars" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paleo-bars.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paleo-bars-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>8. <a href="http://www.spoonfulofsugarfree.com/2011/06/15/high-protein-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High Protein Sugar Free Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1780" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/high-protein-cookies.jpg" alt="high-protein-cookies" width="600" height="594" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/high-protein-cookies.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/high-protein-cookies-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/high-protein-cookies-300x297.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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<h4>9. <a href="http://www.texanerin.com/2014/10/chai-spiced-cookies.html#_a5y_p=2715040" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chai Spiced Cookies</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1781" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spiced-cookies.jpg" alt="spiced-cookies" width="550" height="757" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spiced-cookies.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spiced-cookies-217x300.jpg 217w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>10. <a href="http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/03/29/vanilla-chocolate-protein-cookie-dough-bites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High Protein Cookie Dough Balls</a></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1782" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cookie-dough-balls.jpg" alt="cookie-dough-balls" width="600" height="900" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cookie-dough-balls.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cookie-dough-balls-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That’s the main question on our minds these days – how to stop eating sugar. It’s as addictive as cocaine, and is, believe it or not, in a lot of foods – including savory snacks and salad dressings. Sugar is like caffeine – we crave it, and too much can only be a bad thing, but <b>how can we stop eating it when it tastes so good?</b></p>
<p>We eat sugar and foods containing sugar because it’s delectable to our taste buds. When we eat a candy bar or bag of sweets, our tongues do a little dance because we’re feeding our body exactly what it craves – energy. Sugar <a title="7 Mood Boosting Foods For Increasing Your Energy" href="https://www.polkadotted.com/7-mood-boosting-foods-for-increasing-your-energy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boosts our energy</a> when we need it, like right after a hard gym session, or when we’re feeling fatigued. <strong>But like caffeine, sugar intake causes a high boost of energy and then a sudden crash, often making us feel worse than we did before.</strong></p>
<p>So how do we stop our sugar intake? First, let’s look at which foods and drinks we may be getting our sugar from, without even realizing it.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #18b8db;">What contains sugar?</span></h3>
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<li><b>Hot drinks, like teas and coffees</b>. That half a spoon of sugar is enough. The average person has approximately two sugars in their tea per day – that’s about <b>3kg of sugar per year! </b></li>
<li><b>Cold drinks, like sodas and juice</b>. “Low calorie” drinks may also contain a trace of sugar, and fresh juice like orange and apple juice can contain a lot of fructose – look for 100% fruit juice drinks for better alternatives.</li>
<li><b>Candy, cookies, and baked goods.</b> We all know this one. Candies – especially sweets &#8211; are almost entirely sugar, with some gelatin and flavoring mixed in. Most baked treats contain a high amount of sugar and fat – especially white bread (it’s part of what preserves it, so it still tastes good after you buy it from the store).</li>
<li><b>Condiments – like ketchup and mayonnaise.</b> Sugar gives ketchup its sweet taste, and you’d be surprised how much sugar sauces contain.</li>
<li><b>Cereals</b> – not just in “kids” sugary cereals, many oatmeal cereals have added sugar to give you that boost in the morning.</li>
<li><b>Savory snacks</b> like chips<b> </b>can contain some amounts of sugar in the flavorings added to them.</li>
<li><b>Dairy products</b>, like yogurt – low fat yogurts also don’t mean low sugar.</li>
<li><b>Salad dressings</b></li>
<li><b>Granola bars</b> – cereal bars contain quite a high amount of sugar – it’s part of what keeps the grains and oats in its bar-like shape.</li>
<li><b>Gum and mints</b> – popping one or two into your mouth every few hours might seem harmless, but that’s still sugar going into your body.</li>
</ul>
<p>That’s quite a lot, right? No wonder we can’t stop eating sugar!</p>
<h3><span style="color: #18b8db;"><b>How to stop sugar cravings</b></span></h3>
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<p>The most important first question of cutting out sugar from our diet is “how to get rid of sugar cravings?” Like any other craving, you have to starve it out. Take a food diary and note down everything you eat and drink for about a week (or longer if you vary your diet a lot).</p>
<p>Note down what you’re eating and when. Also note down times when you find yourself reaching for the candy cupboard or that pack of cookies you’ve got saved somewhere. Is it during the afternoon, after a large meal, when you get tired? <strong>Identify the times you get that craving, then take steps to eliminate it.</strong></p>
<p>You can also swap your sugar cravings for something sweet, but healthy. Citrus fruits and berries are great for keeping that sugar monster at bay. You can eat yogurt low in sugar (check the nutritional facts on the back of the products), and raisins and nuts as snacks to stop you from craving fatty, sugary foods less.</p>
<h4><b>Admit you’re addicted</b></h4>
<p>No-one likes to admit they’re a slave to sugar, but the truth is, whenever we get a sugar craving, it’s our body’s way of telling us we an energy boost – usually in the form of something that’s sweet and very, very bad for us.</p>
<p>Admitting you can’t stop craving sugar is the very first step to approaching your plan to quit carefully and ensuring your new sugar-free diet is manageable and long-lasting.</p>
<h4><b>Meal swapping</b></h4>
<p>Don’t go cold turkey and throw away all your food that contains sugar. Chances are, you’ll crave it at some point and it’s better to keep a few sugary items to begin with to help you ease the transition. Dark chocolate and fruit such as strawberries are good alternatives to cakes, candies, and cookies – just don’t overdo it on the chocolate!</p>
<p>Meal swapping is harder than it looks because it’s not only about eliminating sugar, it’s about changes your snack habits to something that you will enjoy instead. Experiment &#8211; pick up a few items at the store and check their sugar content. If it’s low, buy it – it might just be your new favorite snack.</p>
<h4><b>Be kind to yourself</b></h4>
<p>Quitting sugar is a journey, and you can’t do it overnight. If you ate a cookie and felt bad, don’t worry about it – just mark it down as something you can learn and grow from and look forward to the next meal, when you won’t need to reach for the sugar.</p>
<h4><b>Don’t use alternative sugar as a replacement</b></h4>
<p>This is not to say that <i>some </i>alternative sugars aren’t good replacements – more on that later. But substituting one or two spoonfuls of sugar in your coffee with two teaspoons of Splenda will just make you run for the hills. Artificial sweetener is actually a lot sweeter-tasting than granular sugar, and doing a straight swap won’t do you – or your taste buds – any favors. It’s kind of like swapping real chocolate for diabetic ones – it’s edible, but it’s not the same.</p>
<p>Instead, try cutting back your sugar intake in your drinks by half a spoon every few days until you have just a smidgen of sugar in your tea or coffee. You can also try different tea blends to get a sweet taste out of your brew. Earl Grey tea and smoother coffee granules are good for a sweeter-tasting beverage.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #18b8db;"><b>5 Easy steps to quitting sugar</b></span></h3>
<p><b style="line-height: 1.5em;">1: Measure, count, diarize &#8211; </b><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The one true way for you to realize how much sugar you’re ingesting and what it’s actually doing to your body is by <a title="5 Best Calorie Counting Apps To Help Your Diet" href="https://www.polkadotted.com/5-best-calorie-counting-apps-to-help-your-diet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">measuring everything that you eat</a>. Don’t skip anything out – include sauces, gum, and dressings, if you can. If you’re not sure about sugar content at a restaurant, ask the waiter or select foods where you can easily find the ingredient list on the internet.</span></p>
<p><b>2:</b> <b>How much sugar are you actually eating? &#8211; </b>Once you count how many calories you’re eating, take away all the sugar that contributes to it. More than 10% of your daily calorie intake as sugar alone is bad. But fear not! It’s also your first step to being in tune with your diet, and you’re well on your way to eliminating sugar altogether.</p>
<p><b>3: Meal swapping &#8211; </b>As we explained earlier, meal swapping is not just about throwing away your sugary foods and replacing them with celery sticks. Find things that you enjoy eating that don’t contain lots of sugar and you’ll soon prefer that over sweets and biscuits any day.</p>
<p><b>4: Eat better &#8211; </b>Most of us crave sugar because we don’t actually eat right during the day. Avoid meals that have high calorie and carbohydrate content, as this can leave you feeling tired and lacking energy – both precursors to wanting that sweet treat pick-me-up.</p>
<p>Eating smaller meals throughout the day that are high in protein and good fats will keep your appetite in check and stop you reaching for that sugary snack.</p>
<p><b>5: Drink more, do more &#8211; </b>We often snack when we’re bored, when we are thirsty, or when we have a particular habit (like always wanting a snack as we settle down to watch something on Netflix). If you think you might be hungry, especially if it’s not long since you last ate, try drinking a glass of cold water and wait half an hour. If you’re bored or tend to eat while watching TV, try doing something else with your hands like knitting (it’s quite therapeutic!) or painting your nails.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #18b8db;"><b>Sugar alternatives</b></span></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1753" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/splenda.jpg" alt="splenda" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/splenda.jpg 650w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/splenda-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></p>
<p>While we said earlier that swapping real sugar for sweetener isn’t a good idea, trying alternative sugars can be a beneficial way to stop eating sugar altogether.</p>
<h4><b>Ones to avoid</b></h4>
<p><b>Aspartame and saccharin &#8211; </b>While these sweeteners are in practically every “no added sugar” drink, it actually makes drinks taste sweeter than they are, and too much of it can be bad for you. Artificial sweeteners actually trick your body and mind into thinking you’re eating real sugar – which makes you crave high fat and sugary foods more, and can leave you feeling hungrier.</p>
<p><strong>Fructose &#8211; </strong> In fact, anything ending is “ose” is just another way to say “sugar.” Fructose is an added sugar, and though healthier than sugar cane sugar, too much can also be bad. A small glass of orange juice per day is a good recommendation of how much fructose you should have – anything more than that every day can cause tooth decay and other health disadvantages.</p>
<h4><b>Ones to look for</b></h4>
<p><b>Stevia leaf extract &#8211; </b> Stevia is a plant that is being used in more and more products lately. Tropicana use Stevia in one of their products (Tropicana 50/50) – using 50% fructose and 50% Stevia leaf extract. Not only does it taste better than no added sugar drinks, it’s better for you as it has less sugar content.</p>
<p><b>Honey &#8211; </b>Look for organic honey, best bought in a bottle or jar rather than in foods that simply contain it. Honey releases energy slowly, and doesn’t cause a high spike in your blood sugar. It still has a fair amount of calories though, so eat it sparingly as you would any other sweet treat.</p>
<p><b>Cinnamon &#8211; </b>Adding cinnamon to your coffee or in baking can add a real sweetness that you just can’t get from sugar. Plus it contains no calories – bonus!</p>
<p><b>Xylitol &#8211; </b>Xylitol is a sugar alcohol (not the <i>drunk</i> kind!) that is found in small amounts in fruits and vegetables. It contains absolutely no fructose and has half the calories of that of table sugar.</p>
<p>While xylitol has no real nutritional value, it actually helps fight tooth decay by starving the bacteria that normally feeds on glucose. Many types of gum and mints contain xylitol, and you can buy it in its powder form to add to drinks and baking.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;">Quitting sugar is no easy feat – but you can do it! </span><strong style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;">Like any other addictive substance, it will take you a while to get it out of your system</strong><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;"> – and off your shopping list.</span></p>
<p>Get yourself out of the habit of buying cookies, candy, and sweets, and into the habit of buying healthier alternatives that not only keep you going all day and make you a happier, healthier person, but products that actually taste good too!</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Being in a relationship – whether you’re in that honeymoon phase or are practically man and wife – makes you feel great, safe, and comfortable. But that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise each other every now and again! Read below to find out the 7 creative surprises for your boyfriend you can do to keep [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Being in a relationship – whether you’re in that honeymoon phase or are practically man and wife – makes you feel great, safe, and comfortable. But that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise each other every now and again! Read below to find out the 7 creative surprises for your boyfriend you can do to keep that flame alive.</strong></p>
<h4><b>#1 Baking</b></h4>
<p>I know, but don’t hate me for the stereotype! <b>Baking</b> (not cooking!) is a fun way to surprise your boyfriend. Buns, angel cakes, sweet treats, and biscuits are all easy things you can do. It’s fun for both of you, <b>and</b> it tastes good! Try cutting out shapes of his favorite things! Footballs are – sort of! – easy to do, but you can also buy some cheap shapes from cartoons, comic books, and movies that you can use for baking some sweet things!</p>
<h4><b>#2 Celebrate his birthday…or just because</b></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;">New promotion? New car? Or just the fact that you managed to go a whole day without messing up your hair? Whatever it is, celebrate it. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just a nice meal or takeaway can be a great way to surprise him. Perhaps you know he’s had a bad day at work – offering some time away from it with a foot massage and a few beers will take away that stress he’s been feeling.<br />
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1698" alt="birthday-cake" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/birthday-cake.jpg" width="600" height="450" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/birthday-cake.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/birthday-cake-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<h4><b>#3 A little mystery…</b></h4>
<p>Place little notes around the house, each with a clue leading to the next note. Eventually he’ll end up somewhere obscure, like the closet or the garage – only you’ll be inside, wearing your best underwear and seductive smile (or winter coat, if you pick the garage!). Or get creative with your clothes – leave an item of clothing along with the note, it’ll have him guessing what he’ll find when he gets to you…</p>
<h4><b>#4 Get crafty</b></h4>
<p>There’s no creative way in how to surprise your boyfriend without dabbling in some arts and crafts. Make a special card for your anniversary, or if you’re not that artistic, get one of his favorite photographs or sayings printed on a t-shirt!<br />
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1696" alt="love-card" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/love-card.jpg" width="600" height="401" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/love-card.jpg 600w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/love-card-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<h4><b>#5 Treat him</b></h4>
<p><strong>It doesn’t matter what they tell you, guys love a good pampering session</strong>. Relaxing massages, scented candles, top-of-the-line facial creams and moisturizers – he’ll be blown away by your attentiveness and caring nature. It’s also a nice relaxing way to being you both together physically without the pressure of being too intimate (though that’s fine too!).</p>
<h4><b>#6 Make him laugh</b></h4>
<p>Like really laugh, until milk comes out of his nose! Hold your very own comedy theme and play stand up for a night. The worst you are, the more you’ll giggle! Or play some karaoke or Guitar Hero and compete against each other.</p>
<h4><b>#7 Get his friends round</b></h4>
<p>Every male needs some guy-time. Message his buddies, put some beer on ice, and leave out the takeout menus. Then make yourself scarce! Your guy – and your relationship – will love you for it. (It also lets you have unashamed girl-time with your friends too!).</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s no definitive way to spot a cheater. We don&#8217;t have an automatic radar that detects this sort of behavior and marks scumbags with a blinking red light (or something like that). But that doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t kind of tell when something might be going on. In fact, there are a lot of practices [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>There&#8217;s no definitive way to spot a cheater. We don&#8217;t have an automatic radar that detects this sort of behavior and marks scumbags with a blinking red light (or something like that). But that doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t <em>kind of<em> tell when something might be going on. In fact, there are a lot of practices and habits that can give you a pretty good idea that your man might be cheating on you. </em></em></strong></p>
<p>So with that in mind, here are 10 ways you might be able to tell.</p>
<h4><strong>1. He Hasn&#8217;t Dropped His Dating Apps</strong></h4>
<p>This would be a pretty obvious bonehead move on his part, but if he hasn&#8217;t dropped his hookup apps—er, excuse me, <em>dating</em> apps—he might still be using them! <a href="http://www.knowyourmobile.com/apps/tinder/22782/best-dating-apps-alternatives-tinder">Tinder and its various alternatives</a> are great for casual flings and maybe even meeting that special someone. Maybe he even used one of these apps to meet you, but there&#8217;s no getting around it: people in relationships don&#8217;t need these tools anymore.</p>
<h4><strong>2. He&#8217;s Suddenly Busy</strong></h4>
<p>This is another one of the more obvious signs. Simply put, if he doesn&#8217;t have time for things he used to be available for, and there&#8217;s not a clear explanation as to why&#8230; Well&#8230; do I have to spell it out?</p>
<h4><strong>3. Work Hours Have Lengthened Considerably</strong></h4>
<p>Going along with sign #2, it&#8217;s specifically a red flag if his lack of availability is vaguely chalked up to longer hours at work. Why? Because according to an <a href="http://www.adameve.com/t-cheating-infographic.aspx">infographic of cheating habits</a>, 30 percent of cheaters meet their partners at work—more than anywhere else. That doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go crazy and scrutinize every female in his company, but work should be on your radar as a danger zone if there are other signs.</p>
<h4><strong>4. There&#8217;s Too Much Cash</strong></h4>
<p>This is only an issue in fairly serious relationships. You know, the ones in which you might have access to his bank statements or payment information. If that&#8217;s the case, and suddenly you&#8217;ve noticed he&#8217;s handling a lot of cash or making more cash withdrawals, you should be aware that it might be because he doesn&#8217;t want a record of where he&#8217;s going and what he&#8217;s doing.</p>
<h4><strong>5. His Computer And/Or Phone Suddenly Has A Password</strong></h4>
<p>I mean&#8230; Maybe he&#8217;s just hiding an embarrassing new porn habit (which you may or may not have a problem with). <em>Maybe</em> he&#8217;s concealing a surprise gift he&#8217;s working on for you. But you have a right to be suspicious if his personal security ramps up.</p>
<h4><strong>6. He&#8217;s Just Plain Shifty</strong></h4>
<p>In a search for extra ammo for this article, I read through a list of <a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/advice/a5308/signs-he-is-cheating-on-you/">signs a guy might be cheating</a>, and pretty much all of them can be bundled into this: he&#8217;s acting shifty. If he&#8217;s hard to get a hold of, evasive when you ask what he&#8217;s up to, prone to sneaking away or turning his phone off—wake up! He&#8217;s got something to hide!</p>
<h4><strong>7. He&#8217;s Suddenly Talking About Old Friends</strong></h4>
<p>Old friends are usually fine. Maybe they&#8217;ve always been in the picture and he loves seeing them now and again; maybe one just moved to town, which is a perfectly reasonable excuse for him to talk about it. But if he&#8217;s suddenly mentioning someone (or a group of someones) a little too often for no apparent reason, it might be the result, or even the beginning, of an old fling heating up.</p>
<h4><strong>8. He&#8217;s Taking Better Care Of Himself</strong></h4>
<p>This could mean dressing better, dieting, spending more time at the gym, or a number of other things, which could be a sign he&#8217;s trying to impress somebody else.</p>
<h4><strong>9. He&#8217;s Tall</strong></h4>
<p>I love this one. Apparently there are <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/cheating-signs_n_5649387.html">scientific indicators of cheating potential</a>, with certain body types, features, or tendencies showing statistically significant correlation with cheating. I don&#8217;t buy most of them, but apparently guys over 5&#8217;10&#8221; are <em>twice</em> as likely to cheat. Hmm&#8230;</p>
<h4><strong>10. His Sex Drive Is (Or Seems) Down</strong></h4>
<p>This might be the most obvious sign of all. News flash, ladies: guys have only so much stamina. If he suddenly seems like he&#8217;s not up for sex, it might be because someone else wore him out.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you are trying to eat a healthy diet or you just love eating Mexican food, you can do both with these easy and healthy Mexican side dishes. You don&#8217;t have to worry about it tasting bland or different because it is healthy. The recipes are flavourful  healthy and can be paired with other dishes. These [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Whether you are trying to eat a healthy diet or you just love eating Mexican food, you can do both with these easy and healthy Mexican side dishes. You don&#8217;t have to worry about it tasting bland or different because it is healthy. The recipes are </span>flavourful<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">  healthy and can be paired with other dishes. These 10 recipes will have your taste buds jumping for joy and your waistline will thank you.</span></span></strong></p>
<h4 style="text-align: left;" align="center">1. <a href="http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/restaurant-style-mexican-rice.html" target="_blank">Restaurant Style Mexican Rice</a></h4>
<p>Mexican rice is a classic side dish that can be served along side chicken, steak or fish dishes. Many of the Mexican restaurants serve it with many of the signature plates and entrees. This recipe is a healthy alternative to the classic side dish. The cliantro, cumin and garlic makes if flavorful and full of zest.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/restaurant-style-mexican-rice.html" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1665" alt="Mexican-Rice-682x1024" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Rice-682x1024.jpg" width="550" height="826" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Rice-682x1024.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Rice-682x1024-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2014/07/mexican-street-corn-salad-recipe.html" target="_blank">Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe</a></h4>
<p>Mexican Street Corn Salad contains cliantro, jalapeno peppers and lime juice and you cannot deny that this salad will set your tongue on fire with flavor. It is creamy, full of flavor and cheesy. Mexican dishes are definitely better with cheese.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2014/07/mexican-street-corn-salad-recipe.html" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1666" alt="Mexican-Street-Corn-Salad-Recipe-Six-Sisters-Stuff-700x1050" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Street-Corn-Salad-Recipe-Six-Sisters-Stuff-700x1050.jpg" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Street-Corn-Salad-Recipe-Six-Sisters-Stuff-700x1050.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mexican-Street-Corn-Salad-Recipe-Six-Sisters-Stuff-700x1050-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2014/04/cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-cinco-de-mayo-side-dish.html" target="_blank">Cheesy Baked Black Beans &amp; Rice</a></h4>
<p>Black beans are another staple of Mexican food and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here is a simple and cheesy dish for Cinco de Mayo but you can serve it at anytime. Rice, beans and cheese with cliantro and lime wedges creates another signature Mexican dish.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2014/04/cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-cinco-de-mayo-side-dish.html" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1667" alt="Cinco-de-Mayo-side-dish-cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-592x1024" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Cinco-de-Mayo-side-dish-cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-592x1024.jpg" width="550" height="951" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Cinco-de-Mayo-side-dish-cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-592x1024.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Cinco-de-Mayo-side-dish-cheesy-baked-black-beans-rice-592x1024-173x300.jpg 173w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/drunken-beans-recipe-frijoles-borrachos/#_a5y_p=1588697" target="_blank">Drunken Beans</a></h4>
<p>Refried beans are also a well-known Mexican dish but this bean recipe goes beyond being refried, these beans are drunk- drunk with beer and bacon. Sounds delicious, right? Who would think to combine the two? Well it has been done and it has been done deliciously.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/drunken-beans-recipe-frijoles-borrachos/#_a5y_p=1588697" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1668" alt="Drunken-Beans-41" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Drunken-Beans-41.jpg" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Drunken-Beans-41.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Drunken-Beans-41-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>5. <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/07/28/mexican-corn-dip/" target="_blank">Mexican Corn Dip</a></h4>
<p>Who would think to pair mayo with corn? This recipe is a spin on the classic Mexican Street Corn that you may be accustomed to but it is so good. It takes 30 minutes to make and your mouth will thank you. You could even eat it with a spoon, forget the chips.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/07/28/mexican-corn-dip/" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1669" alt="IMG_4478edit" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4478edit.jpg" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4478edit.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4478edit-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://menumusings.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-one-of-my-familys-favorite.html" target="_blank">Black Bean and Corn Salsa</a></h4>
<p>It is never a bad idea to look for ways to be healthy and if you can transform classic Mexican meals into a healthier alternative, then why not? Black Bean and Corn Salsa is great for our veggie lovers or vegans. It is colorful and also full of flavors that you can enjjoy over and over again. Feel free to add or change the ingredients to your heart&#8217;s desire.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://menumusings.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-one-of-my-familys-favorite.html" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1670" alt="square1-(1-of-1)" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/square1-1-of-1.jpg" width="550" height="550" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/square1-1-of-1.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/square1-1-of-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/square1-1-of-1-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://ifoodreal.com/cilantro-lime-cauliflower-with-avocado/" target="_blank">Cilantro Lime Cauliflower with Avocado</a></h4>
<p>Cauliflower has often taken a back seat to broccoli but this recipe will change your view of this amazing vegetable. By adding some classic Mexican ingredients, you can eat healthy and enjoy the amazing combined flavors of cliantro, avocado and cheese.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ifoodreal.com/cilantro-lime-cauliflower-with-avocado/" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1671" alt="plate-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-avocados-recipe" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plate-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-avocados-recipe.jpg" width="550" height="760" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plate-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-avocados-recipe.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/plate-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-avocados-recipe-217x300.jpg 217w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>8. <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/04/09/one-pan-mexican-quinoa/" target="_blank">One Pan Mexican Quinoa</a></h4>
<p>Ah, the health benefits of quinoa and the taste of Mexico, it can&#8217;t get better than this. This delicious one-skillet dish is great for those looking to eat healthier and quickly become a fan of quinoa. I would prefer this dish than a bland bowl of lettuce any day.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/04/09/one-pan-mexican-quinoa/" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1672" alt="IMG_5386edit" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5386edit.jpg" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5386edit.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5386edit-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>9. <a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2014/03/17/roasted-mexican-cauliflower-with-pepitas-recipe/" target="_blank">Roasted Mexican Cauliflower with Pepitas</a></h4>
<p>For low-carbers, cauliflower is the steak of vegetables. Roasted Mexican Cauliflower with Pepitas has to the best way to prepare the steak of vegetables. Just pop it in the oven and pull out a masterpiece.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2014/03/17/roasted-mexican-cauliflower-with-pepitas-recipe/" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1673" alt="Roasted-Mexican-Cauliflower-with-Pepitas_AFarmgirlsDabbles_AFD-6" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Roasted-Mexican-Cauliflower-with-Pepitas_AFarmgirlsDabbles_AFD-6.jpg" width="550" height="367" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Roasted-Mexican-Cauliflower-with-Pepitas_AFarmgirlsDabbles_AFD-6.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Roasted-Mexican-Cauliflower-with-Pepitas_AFarmgirlsDabbles_AFD-6-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>10. <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mexican-sweet-potato-skins" target="_blank">Healthy Mexican Sweet Potato Skins</a></h4>
<p>Sweet potatoes also have some great health benefits. This recipe is a great way to enjoy potato skins without all of the calories. Loaded potato skins and healthy, you have to be kidding? But no it is real and easy to prepare. How does cilantro, chipotle, cheese, corn and black beans sound but on top of sweet potato. Just amazing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mexican-sweet-potato-skins" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1674" alt="sweetpotatoes2" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sweetpotatoes2.jpg" width="500" height="500" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sweetpotatoes2.jpg 500w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sweetpotatoes2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sweetpotatoes2-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
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		<title>10 Homemade &#038; Healthy Tortilla Chips</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Healthy tortilla chips are a great choice for a mid-day snack and it’s really easy to make them yourself, so you have them on hand to eat whenever you get a craving. Here are 10 tortilla chips recipes to get you started.  1. Gluten Free Baked Cumin Tortilla Chips These tortilla chips are super cheap [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Healthy tortilla chips are a great choice for a mid-day snack and it’s really easy to make them yourself, so you have them on hand to eat whenever you get a craving. Here are 10 tortilla chips recipes to get you started. </strong></p>
<h4>1. <a href="http://thehealthyapple.com/2014/02/10/gluten-free-baked-cumin-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gluten Free Baked Cumin Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>These tortilla chips are super cheap and easy to make and taste really good too, especially dipped in <a title="10 Healthy &amp; Homemade Guacamole Recipes" href="https://www.polkadotted.com/10-healthy-homemade-guacamole-recipes/">guacamole</a> or homemade salsa.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thehealthyapple.com/2014/02/10/gluten-free-baked-cumin-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1649" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gluten-tortilla.jpg" alt="gluten-tortilla" width="500" height="750" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gluten-tortilla.jpg 500w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/gluten-tortilla-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://www.browniebites.net/homemade-baked-ranch-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homemade Baked Ranch Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>If you like ranch flavored Doritos, you’ll like these ranch tortilla chips because they taste similar, but these are so much healthier than Doritos.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.browniebites.net/homemade-baked-ranch-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1650" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-cool-ranch-baked-tortilla-chips-5.jpg" alt="homemade-cool-ranch-baked-tortilla-chips-5" width="550" height="366" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-cool-ranch-baked-tortilla-chips-5.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-cool-ranch-baked-tortilla-chips-5-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-homemade-tortilla-chips-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-182440" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Healthy Baked Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>This recipe will show you how to make healthy tortilla chips in just 15 minutes. They’re so cheap and easy to make that you can make up a big batch for parties or family gatherings in no time at all.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-homemade-tortilla-chips-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-182440" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1651" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/52556bd9697ab06b45000e0a._w.540_h.540_s.fit_.jpg" alt="52556bd9697ab06b45000e0a._w.540_h.540_s.fit_" width="540" height="540" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/52556bd9697ab06b45000e0a._w.540_h.540_s.fit_.jpg 540w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/52556bd9697ab06b45000e0a._w.540_h.540_s.fit_-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/52556bd9697ab06b45000e0a._w.540_h.540_s.fit_-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" /></a></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-wheat-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clean Eating Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>These tortilla chips are made with clean, whole grain tortillas, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. They are super tasty and good for you too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-wheat-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1652" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tortilla-chips-v-1.jpg" alt="tortilla-chips-v-1" width="550" height="821" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tortilla-chips-v-1.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tortilla-chips-v-1-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>5. Homemade Tortilla Chips</h4>
<p>You’ll be excited to know that these healthy homemade tortilla chips have only 159 calories per serving and 12 of these delicious chips makes up one serving.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-1653 size-full" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-tortilla-chips-recipe-tutorial.jpg" alt="homemade-tortilla-chips-recipe-tutorial" width="550" height="919" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-tortilla-chips-recipe-tutorial.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-tortilla-chips-recipe-tutorial-179x300.jpg 179w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://www.thefoodieaffair.com/2014/05/05/baked-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baked Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>These chips are excellent to eat plain, with a salsa or guacamole dip, or make a taco salad using them. They’re good no matter what you do with them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thefoodieaffair.com/2014/05/05/baked-tortilla-chips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Baked-Tortilla-Chips-The-Foodie-Affair.jpg" alt="Baked-Tortilla-Chips-The-Foodie-Affair" width="550" height="512" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Baked-Tortilla-Chips-The-Foodie-Affair.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Baked-Tortilla-Chips-The-Foodie-Affair-300x279.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://www.slenderkitchen.com/baked-tortilla-chips/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Easy Baked Tortilla Chips</a></h4>
<p>All you need to make these chips are a few corn tortillas, some cooking spray, and a little bit of salt. If you’d like, you can also season them with your favorite seasonings and then sit down and enjoy their wonderful taste.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slenderkitchen.com/baked-tortilla-chips/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1655" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easy.jpg" alt="easy" width="550" height="373" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easy.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easy-300x203.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>8. Homemade Baked Corn Tortilla Chips</h4>
<p>These chips are good to eat anytime, but they’re the best to eat when they’re warm from the oven. Enjoy them with some bean dip or salsa.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blessthismessplease.com/2012/04/homemade-baked-corn-tortilla-chips.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1656" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-baked-corn-tortilla-chips.jpg" alt="homemade-baked-corn-tortilla-chips" width="550" height="431" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-baked-corn-tortilla-chips.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-baked-corn-tortilla-chips-300x235.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>9. Baked Chili Chips with Fiesta Greek Yogurt Dip</h4>
<p>These tortilla chips are made with a light touch of chili seasoning that gives the chips a nice kick. Dip them in the fiesta <a title="10 Greek Yogurt Smoothie Recipes" href="https://www.polkadotted.com/10-greek-yogurt-smoothie-recipes/">Greek yogurt</a> dip for a nice afternoon snack.</p>
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<h4>10. <a href="http://gwens-nest.com/low-carb-lime-tortilla-chip-recipe-trim-healthy-tuesday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Carb Lime Tortilla Chip Recipe </a></h4>
<p>When you’re having a craving for something salty, these chips are perfect for satisfying that craving. They have a nice hint of lime flavoring and are quite delicious.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[No one can deny that homemade cheesecake is delicious, but low fat cheesecake is even better. Here are 10 cheesecake recipes that are healthy, low in fat, and absolutely delicious. 1. Low Fat No Bake Cheesecake Recipe With this recipe, you won’t ever have to say no to cheesecake again. You can enjoy every creamy, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>No one can deny that homemade cheesecake is delicious, but low fat cheesecake is even better. Here are 10 cheesecake recipes that are healthy, low in fat, and absolutely delicious.</strong></p>
<h4>1. <a href="http://www.laaloosh.com/2009/07/28/low-fat-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat No Bake Cheesecake Recipe</a></h4>
<p>With this recipe, you won’t ever have to say no to cheesecake again. You can enjoy every creamy, fluffy bite of this low fat, low calorie dessert without feeling guilty about ruining your waistline.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laaloosh.com/2009/07/28/low-fat-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/no-bake-cheesecake.jpg" alt="no-bake-cheesecake" width="380" height="380" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/no-bake-cheesecake.jpg 380w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/no-bake-cheesecake-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/no-bake-cheesecake-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px" /></a></p>
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<h4>2. <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/08/21/low-fat-pumpkin-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>This is the perfect holiday-time dessert because of its rich pumpkin flavor and its all-around creamy goodness. It takes much longer to make than a no bake cheesecake, but once you take that first bite you will discover that the long wait was entirely worth it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/08/21/low-fat-pumpkin-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Low-Fat-Pumpkin-Cheesecake.jpg" alt="Low-Fat-Pumpkin-Cheesecake" width="550" height="367" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Low-Fat-Pumpkin-Cheesecake.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Low-Fat-Pumpkin-Cheesecake-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>3. <a href="http://thefithousewife.com/2013/11/skinny-cherry-cheesecake.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skinny Cherry Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>This recipe cuts out the cream cheese entirely and substitutes it with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, so it’s a great low fat protein cheesecake. Top off the cheesecake with some fresh cherries or cherry pie filling for a great-tasting healthy dessert.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thefithousewife.com/2013/11/skinny-cherry-cheesecake.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skinny-cheery-cheesecake4-text.jpg" alt="skinny-cheery-cheesecake4-text" width="550" height="365" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skinny-cheery-cheesecake4-text.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skinny-cheery-cheesecake4-text-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>4. <a href="http://www.thesitsgirls.com/food/how-to-make-your-own-low-fat-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Healthy Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>This easy homemade cheesecake recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and bran flakes instead of graham cracker for the crust. It may sound strange, but it tastes amazing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thesitsgirls.com/food/how-to-make-your-own-low-fat-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/c1-1.jpg" alt="c1-1" width="550" height="825" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/c1-1.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/c1-1-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>5. <a href="http://bromabakery.com/2011/03/buh-buh-buh-low-fat-cheesecake-like.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Strawberry Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>Made with Neufatel cheese and fresh strawberries, you won’t believe how great this cheesecake tastes. It is possible to make a cheesecake that’s good for you and still tastes as good as the fat-filled kind.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bromabakery.com/2011/03/buh-buh-buh-low-fat-cheesecake-like.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1635" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_7309-300x200.jpg" alt="MG_7309-300x200" width="300" height="200" /></a></p>
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<h4>6. <a href="http://blommi.com/low-fat-chocolate-cheesecake-pie-105-calories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Chocolate Cheesecake Pie </a></h4>
<p>Out of all the homemade cheesecake recipes, this one is one of the lowest in calories, coming in at only 105. Its silky chocolate creaminess is to die for and it has a peanut butter graham cracker crust. You won’t believe you’re eating something good for you when you get a taste of this cheesecake.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blommi.com/low-fat-chocolate-cheesecake-pie-105-calories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1636" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/low-fat-cheesecake.jpg" alt="low-fat-cheesecake" width="550" height="292" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/low-fat-cheesecake.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/low-fat-cheesecake-300x159.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>7. <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/06/low-fat-strawberry-no-bake-cheesecake.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>You’ll love this cheesecake, not only for its scrumptiousness, but because it only takes about 10 minutes to make and just a few hours to firm up in the fridge.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/06/low-fat-strawberry-no-bake-cheesecake.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1638" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strawberry-cheesecake.jpg" alt="strawberry-cheesecake" width="550" height="408" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strawberry-cheesecake.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/strawberry-cheesecake-300x222.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4>8. <a href="http://simple-nourished-living.com/2013/12/ninja-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ninja Cheesecake Recipe</a></h4>
<p>Pull out that slow cooker because you’re going to need it for this delicious cheesecake recipe. It takes about two hours to cook the cheesecake in the slow cooker and about 6 hours to chill, but you’ll love the taste of the finished product.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simple-nourished-living.com/2013/12/ninja-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1637" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Slow-Cooker-Cheesecake1.jpg" alt="Slow-Cooker-Cheesecake1" width="535" height="351" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Slow-Cooker-Cheesecake1.jpg 535w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Slow-Cooker-Cheesecake1-300x196.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px" /></a></p>
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<h4>9. <a href="http://realeasyrecipes.com/low-fat-guilt-free-blueberry-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low Fat Guilt Free Blueberry Cheesecake</a></h4>
<p>This is a slightly different type of cheesecake, but it’s oh so good, especially topped with fresh blueberries.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://realeasyrecipes.com/low-fat-guilt-free-blueberry-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1639" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/blueberry-320758_640.jpg" alt="blueberry-320758_640" width="550" height="843" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/blueberry-320758_640.jpg 550w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/blueberry-320758_640-195x300.jpg 195w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
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<h4> 10. <a href="http://chefinyou.com/2010/02/marble-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Low fat Marble Chocolate Cheesecake </a></h4>
<p>If you want a cheesecake that is healthy and not quite as rich as traditional cheesecake, then you’ll want to try this recipe.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chefinyou.com/2010/02/marble-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1640" src="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marbled-chocolate-cheesecake35.jpg" alt="marbled-chocolate-cheesecake35" width="518" height="346" srcset="https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marbled-chocolate-cheesecake35.jpg 518w, https://cdn.polkadotted.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marbled-chocolate-cheesecake35-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px" /></a></p>
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