#the creamer is made with coconut milk and the sweetener is made with coconut sugar

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Jod help me I'm about to try something I'm allergic to to test if I'm allergic again

[ediet-the-right-way]

Going to share my visit with my dietitian below for those who need it ✨

Nutritionist (Word for word what she gave me, I follow a bit lower standards)

Macros:✨

Stevia or monk fruit sweetener

90-100g protein

< 220 g carbs

Fats < 47g

Calculator.net to help figure out macros (BEST ONE)

Granola

Dr pragers veggie burgers (Or make home made veggie burgers )

Violife cheese

WELLNESS PLAN AS OF July 2nd, 2024

Supplements: seed probiotic once daily on empty stomach

Thorne vitamin brand (for D, B12)

I take a few other vitamins in addition to this (see my vitamin post)

Nutrition

Beverages: NO ADDED SUGARS: no juices, no syrups, no sugary creamers, no soda/diet soda, no artificial sugars/sweeteners

3 meals & 2-3 snacks per day; spaced out every 2-3 hours

Breakfast Options (within hour of waking):

1. Protein shake: 1 scoop protein powder (Truvani, Ancient Nutrition) with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk + 1/2 cup berries

2. Non-Dairy yogurt (cocojune, cocoyo, harmless harvest) 5 oz container or
1/2 cup with ½ cup berries + 1/4 cup nuts OR 1/4 cup purely elizabeth granola

3. 2 slices Ezekiel bread + 1 tbsp nut butter + 1/2 cup berries

4. 1 cup cereal ezekiel cereal or catalina crunch + almond milk + 1/2 cup
berries

5. quinoa (1/2 cup cooked) + sautéed spinach, onions, mushrooms + sliced avocado

Lunch/Dinner:

IF HAVING TOFU OR DR PRAGER VEGGIE BURGER OR PROTEIN SHAKE:

protein: 4-6 oz of Tofu or 2 Dr Prager's veggie burger, 1/2 plate of NON-STARCHY veggies/salad (search online if not sure), 1/2 cup cooked carbohydrates (Banza chickpea pasta/rice, Right rice, red/green lentil pasta, lentils, beans, chickpeas, quinoa; LIMIT: potatoes, sweet potatoes, white/brown rice, squash, corn, edamame), one serving of fat per meal (see list below)

1/2 plate of NON-STARCHY veggies/salad (search online if not sure), 1 cup cooked COMPLEX ONLY carbohydrates (Banza chickpea pasta/rice, Right rice, red/green lentil pasta, lentils, beans, chickpeas, quinoa, farro) one serving of fat per meal (see list below)

Fats: CHOOSE ONE SERVING PER MEAL (**healthy fats starred)

* **Olive oil: 1 tbsp (spray doesn't count as fat)

* **Avocado oil: 1 tbsp (spray doesn't count as fat)

* **Avocado (1/4) - half of half

* **Nuts (1/4 cup)

* Mayo: 1 tbsp

* Creamy dressing: 1 tbsp

* Regular or Vegan Cheese: 1 slice (or 2-3 tbsp shredded cheese) -> vio-life brand

* Butter: 1 tbsp

Snacks (100-150 calories):

* 1/4 cup nuts, raw

* 1 cup low sugar fruit → berries, pear, kiwi, cantaloupe/melon

* 1 tbsp Hummus with veggies or handful Simple Mills crackers

* Protein bar - 88 acres, RX bar, Lara → eat 1/2 bar

* Roasted chickpeas (⅓ cup)

* Simple mills bar

* Non-dairy Yogurt, no added sugar (5 oz container or 1/2 cup) -> cocojune, coconut cult

* Lilys chocolate 2 squares or handful of chocolate chips + 1/2 cup berries

* So Delicious - coconut ice cream bar (no added sugar)

Hope this helps those who need.

Count your macros!!!

See you later ✨

[capricioussun]

Cafe orders bc I’m bored <3

UT

Rus - a latte with more flavors and creamer than coffee, extra hot (favored flavors are sweet cream, marshmallow, and caramel)

Sans - coffee

US

Stretch - something cold with a lot of espresso yet enough sweetener and milk you can’t even taste it (favored flavors are the seasonal stuff, caramel, and hazelnut)

Blue - espresso with a little flavored creamer (favored flavors are Irish cream and salted caramel)

UF

Red - coffee, but he might put mustard in it himself. Maybe a packet of sugar too.

Edge - coffee with a shot or two of espresso (and he’d never admit to it, but he prefers it with a little creamer)

SFM

Copper - espresso with a ton of sweetener and whipped cream (favored flavors are brown butter, coconut, and caramel)

Gold - espresso.

FSG

Ghost - iced tea with honey or sugar

Haze - cappuccino

Mafias and Horrors below the cut

MT

Hawk - double cappuccino with vanilla creamer

AR - pour over, sometimes with a shot too

MS

Luck - latte with double shots and double flavor (favored flavors are caramel, anything spiced, and Irish cream)

Cue - coffee, sometimes with a little flavored creamer (favored flavors are buttered rum and vanilla)

MF

Boss - espresso, once in a blue moon a mocha with double shots (if made at home doesn’t add sweetener, just mixes cocoa powder in)

Snare - americano with an extra shot

HT

Dove - latte with a lot of creamer and a little sweetener (favored flavors are vanilla and caramel)

Patch - tea, preferably black but not picky

HS

Rust - coffee with heavy cream and a normal amount of sweetener (favored flavors are caramel and pumpkin spice)

Coal - decaf tea with milk and a little sugar

HF

Dusk - coffee with a normal amount of creamer, and on the rare occasion flavored (favored flavors are gingerbread, chai, and mocha)

Eclipse - coffee with a little sugar, a little creamer, and sometimes whatever “condiment” is handy (this even include guacamole)

[waitmyturtles]

Alright, this is it! The last of the Our Skyy 2 x BBS x ATOTS Afterglow Cocktail Series. I noticed some friends in the tags last week saying that they weren’t drinkers, so this is for the mocktailers, and especially for Tian, who HAS to (HAS TO) be contraindicated for drinking with his HEART TRANSPLANT MEDS, my man. And we're also celebrating his genius move with the tea leaves sachets from the original ATOTS series. Anyway, sorry for the shitty photos, I’ll explain:

I wanted to give a homemade spin to cha yen/Thai tea -- we see Pat/Pran and Heart/Li Ming drinking it in BBS and Moonlight Chicken. I used Pailin Chongchitnant's recipe (thank you to DEAR @telomeke for introducing me to Pailin's amazing recipes!) as a base. Pailin notes that real cha yen does NOT have spices -- that if spices are added, it's usually done by non-Thais as a means of adding an "exotic" spin to the tea, when it's just supposed to be tea, ice, condensed milk and evaporated milk.

But, ummmm, heh heh, I'm an Indian auntie who can't leave a recipe unadapted, so: I cold-brewed the Thai tea leaves overnight with boiled water and my own mix of spices (fennel, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise). I also sweetened the drink with spiced syrup made with Thai coconut sugar. Finally, I'm kind of off dairy (not really, but trying to), so I used coconut condensed and evaporated milk, which doesn't mix as well into the cha yen as real dairy or non-dairy creamer -- oh well.

ANYWAY, all of this to be said, this is Tian's Contraindicated Thai Chai, made by moi, an Indian-Malaysian auntie who's got FAR too many spices in the house and can't leave recipes damn well enough alone!

AND, as a bonus to myself, who DOES drink, I have a back-up option -- a to-go cocktail of guava and champagne that a bartender gave to me for free last night while I was on a date with the hubs! SCORE, BOB.

I'm gonna drink all of these while finally watching the finale of Our Dining Table, just to fuck myself up more on this crazy-ass day of dramas. SALUT, Y'ALL, this was fun! Big ups to senpai @respectthepetty for starting this trend! <3

[coffeefranchisehub]

The 11 Best Healthy Coffee Creamers

Coffee is more than just a morning ritual. For many, it’s a moment of joy, a pause in a busy day, or a comforting routine. But what makes that cup of coffee truly enjoyable is often the cream or milk added to it. While traditional creamers can be high in sugar and unhealthy fats, there are numerous healthy options available. Here’s a detailed guide to the 11 best healthy coffee creamers to enhance your coffee experience without compromising your health.

1. Nutpods Dairy-Free Creamer

Nutpods is a popular choice for those seeking a dairy-free and low-calorie creamer.

Ingredients

Almond milk

Coconut cream

Natural flavors

Features

Unsweetened

Non-GMO

No artificial flavors

Free from dairy, soy, and gluten

Nutpods offers a rich, creamy texture without added sugars. It’s an excellent choice for those looking for a plant-based option that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

2. Califia Farms Almond Milk Creamer

Califia Farms has made a name for itself with its delicious and healthy almond milk-based creamers.

Ingredients

Almond milk

Cane sugar (in some varieties)

Natural flavors

Features

Available in unsweetened versions

Non-GMO

Vegan

Free from carrageenan

This creamer adds a subtle nutty flavor to your coffee and is lower in calories compared to traditional creamers.

3. Silk Half & Half

Silk’s Half & Half is a great alternative for those who enjoy a creamy coffee without dairy.

Ingredients

Soy milk

Cane sugar

Natural flavors

Features

Non-GMO

Lactose-free

Dairy-free

Silk Half & Half provides a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness, perfect for those who prefer a more traditional creamer but still want to avoid dairy.

4. So Delicious Coconut Milk Creamer

So Delicious offers a coconut milk-based creamer that’s perfect for adding a tropical twist to your coffee.

Ingredients

Coconut milk

Cane sugar

Natural flavors

Features

Non-GMO

Vegan

Gluten-free

Dairy-free

This creamer is slightly sweet and offers a rich, creamy texture that enhances the flavor of your coffee.

5. Laird Superfood Creamer

Laird Superfood Creamer is designed for those who are health-conscious and looking for a boost in their coffee.

Ingredients

Coconut milk powder

Organic coconut sugar

Aquamin (calcium from sea plants)

Features

Non-GMO

Vegan

No artificial additives

High in calcium

This creamer provides a creamy texture and adds a slight sweetness, along with the added benefits of calcium from sea plants.

6. Primal Kitchen Collagen Creamer

Primal Kitchen’s Collagen Creamer is an excellent choice for those looking to add extra nutrition to their coffee.

Ingredients

Coconut milk powder

Collagen peptides

Organic coconut sugar

Features

Non-GMO

No dairy or soy

Rich in collagen

Free from artificial flavors

This creamer not only adds a creamy texture to your coffee but also provides a boost of collagen, which supports joint health and skin elasticity.

See Also: How Long Does Homemade Coffee Creamer Last?

7. The Nutty Bavarian Hazelnut Creamer

For those who love a nutty flavor, The Nutty Bavarian Hazelnut Creamer is a great option.

Ingredients

Almond milk

Hazelnut flavor

Cane sugar

Features

Non-GMO

Dairy-free

Vegan

This creamer adds a delightful hazelnut flavor to your coffee and is sweetened naturally, making it a healthier alternative to sugary creamers.

8. Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk Creamer

Oatly’s Barista Edition Oat Milk Creamer is specially designed to froth well, making it perfect for coffee drinks.

Ingredients

Oat milk

Sunflower oil

Natural flavors

Features

Non-GMO

Vegan

Dairy-free

Carrageenan-free

This creamer offers a smooth and creamy texture, with a slightly sweet flavor that complements your coffee without overwhelming it.

9. Ripple Plant-Based Half & Half

Ripple’s Plant-Based Half & Half is another excellent option for those seeking a dairy-free creamer.

Ingredients

Pea protein

Cane sugar

Natural flavors

Features

Non-GMO

Vegan

High in protein

Free from dairy, soy, and nuts

Ripple provides a creamy texture and a touch of sweetness, while also offering a good source of plant-based protein.

10. Elmhurst 1925 Almond Milk Creamer

Elmhurst 1925 offers a high-quality almond milk creamer that’s both tasty and healthy.

Ingredients

Almonds

Water

Natural flavors

Features

Non-GMO

Dairy-free

No added sugars

Simple ingredient list

This creamer has a smooth texture and a subtle almond flavor that enriches your coffee without added sugars or artificial ingredients.

11. Malk Organics Unsweetened Almond Milk Creamer

Malk Organics offers a clean, unsweetened almond milk creamer perfect for those who prefer a minimalist approach.

Ingredients

Almonds

Water

Sea salt

Features

Organic

Non-GMO

No added sugars

Dairy-free

This creamer provides a natural almond flavor and a light, creamy texture without any added sugars or artificial ingredients.

Conclusion

Choosing the right coffee creamer can make a significant difference in your daily cup of coffee. Healthy creamers offer various benefits, from being low in calories and free from artificial ingredients to providing added nutritional value. Whether you’re vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just looking for a healthier option, the 11 creamers listed here offer something for everyone. Experiment with different options to find the one that best complements your coffee and suits your taste preferences. Enjoy your coffee journey with these healthier alternatives!

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TMA Entity Genshin Impact Alignments Still Pending, But Here Is How Every Currently Playable Character (and Paimon and La Signora)’s (English) Voice Looks, Feels, Smells, And Tastes, Because Magnused Archives Is Hard, But Synesthesia Is Just Kind Of A Thing That I Have.

Aether: Closest to hex code #967510, feels like the way a silicone spatula does on the bottom of a saucepan just as well-stirred milk is about to start boiling in earnest, smells like new sawdust, tastes like the bagel chips in commercial Chex Mix.

Albedo: Closest to #e5d5a6, feels like how I’d imagine being bodily dragged smoothly but at a fair pace across a floor made of whatever’s in those green chalkboards would feel, smells like sandalwood and black pepper, tastes like black tea with half-and-half and sugar steeped for 5 minutes in water that’s not quite hot enough.

Amber: Closest to #0f2bff, feels like the surface of new Thinking Putty (the kind without bits in it), smells like black coffee, tastes like the aftertaste of some kinds of strong ginger ale, almost reminiscent of cherry tomatoes.

Barbara: Closest to #fff48b, feels like a cold, rather heavy metal ball resting on the upturned fingers of one’s left hand resting on a thoroughly sanded but unvarnished wooden table, smells like sour cream, tastes like one of those containers of plain Greek yogurt with blueberry compote at the bottom before you’ve mixed the blueberries into the rest of the yogurt.

Beidou: #8b51ab, feels like pressing down on both sides of your lower jawbone with my thumbs almost until it starts to hurt, smells like old but still unrusted metal, tastes like thyme and lavender.

Bennett: Closest to #ba825e, feels like pine knot smoke in the back of your throat, smells like rust and carrots, tastes like a soy sauce-flavored Top Ramen seasoning packet dissolved in potato soup.

Chongyun: Closest to #8bd2c9, feels like being pushed gently forwards with a flat hand between your shoulderblades, smells like brined straw mushrooms, tastes like cardboard.

Diluc: Closest to #7e5900, feels like the crook of a long-handle umbrella rested against the beginnings of your forehead, the bridge of your nose, and the apple of your cheek, smells like canned iced tea, tastes like stick cinnamon.

Diona: Closest to #dbb5e5, feels like being smacked across the nose with a length of bubble tape, smells like sweetened condensed milk and honeysuckle, tastes like black cherry ice cream.

Eula: #9586c3, feels like a length of exceptionally fine chainmaille being draped around the entirety of your neck, from the top of your spine downwards, smells like raspberry lemonade, tastes like lightly chilled vanilla coffee creamer.

Fischl: Closest to #ff78f3, feels like the split second after sticking a wooden coffee stirrer down your throat as far as it will go before your body realizes just how much the coffee stirrer should not be where it is, smells like Bath & Body Works’ A Thousand Wishes body mist, tastes like canned pears.

Ganyu: Closest to #b8a4ba, feels like a cotton-gloved hand being placed over the center of your face, not particularly lightly but not pressing down either, smells like turmeric and privet flowers, tastes like rose tea.

Hu Tao: #a1c6e7, feels like a wing feather swiped in a shallow V across the back of your neck, smells like mango and almost-evaporated acetone, tastes like raspberry Yakult.

Jean: Closest to #45e12d, feels like a pitcher of room-temperature water being poured onto your collarbone, smells like pear jellybeans and clover, tastes like Mini Wheats.

Kaeya: Closest to #1a8981, feels like pulling a slightly oversized shirt on with just a little too much force, smells like cinnamon orange black tea, tastes like a formerly blue raspberry popsicle stick.

Keqing: Closest to #c3a6d4, feels like dragging your feet in rubber boots through the fastest part of a stream, smells like echinacea and chalk, tastes like pink homemade wedding mints.

Klee: Closest to #dbb46a, feels like a paint-soaked cotton ball thrown at the side of your face, smells like silt loam early morning in mid-May, tastes like Cheerios.

La Signora: Closest to #5b767c, feels like a wooden spoon dragged across the backs of your fingernails, smells like scratched river rock, tastes like cold chlorinated water.

Lisa: #dfdfdf, feels like a silk scarf tied around you at your upper arms just tightly enough to make moving freely difficult, smells like warm silver, tastes like raspberries.

Lumine: Closest to hex code #aed6cf, feels like when you first apply particularly slippery hand sanitizer, smells like light blue Gatorade, tastes like cashews.

Mona: #c5e391, feels like a sprig of catchweed brushed over the most calloused part of your hands, smells like cherries, tastes like orange honey.

Ningguang: Closest to #7a063b, feels like rolled-up tinfoil between your teeth, smells like dust, tastes like nutmeg.

Noelle: Closest to #dbb27f, feels like a cordial but decisive handshake, the sentiments behind which would have been better suited to a high-five, smells like strawberries, tastes like sunflower seed butter.

Paimon: Closest to hex code #fbcce8, feels like a particularly plush fleece blanket tossed against the left half of your face, smells like strawberry ice cream, tastes like an almost-ripe peach.

Qiqi: #ffffff, feels like the way mile-a-minute leaves prick the backs of your hands, smells like rye flour, tastes like ice and coconut water.

Razor: Closest to hex code #747857, feels like a dishrag, meant more for scrubbing than for comfort, to the forehead, smells like ballpoint pen ink and spicebush leaves, tastes like toasted pumpernickel bread crust.

Rosaria: Closest to #a99aae, feels like putting on a fluffy coat whose sleeves don’t quite cover your hands, smells like cardamom, tastes like chamomile tea.

Sucrose: Closest to hex code #ddeca6, feels like washing your hands, smells like plain buttercream frosting, tastes like avocado.

Tartaglia: #7197d8, feels like the wood grain on a well-aged but well-maintained support column in a hotel lobby, smells like eggshells, tastes like mashed barley and cold iron.

Venti: Closest to #f40a5d, feels like the way your clothes cling to you after the first proper downpour in living memory, smells like violets and Play-Dough, tastes like cherry Kool Aid.

Xiangling: #ecc008, feels like the inside of a corrugated cardboard coffee cup sleeve, smells like honey mustard, tastes like orangeade.

Xiao: Closest to hex code #a9a591, feels like the paper backing to a sheet of sandpaper, smells like mint and ozone, tastes like paper towels.

Xingqiu: #00a9db, feels like a feather shaft splintering between your teeth, smells like Vicks Vapo-Rub and watercolor paints, tastes like glass and nettles.

Xinyan: Closest to #ce5503, feels like riding a bike over a stretch of rounded uneven stones at such a pace that you’re not unsteady, but not quite fast enough to achieve any sort of airtime, smells like tomatoes, tastes like seasoned dry block ramen.

Yanfei: Closest to #eec4a8, feels like someone braiding your hair, gently but faster than one would expect, smells like lemon, tastes like thin cotton yarn.

Zhongli: Closest to hex code #576954, feels like having a large glass ball rolled across the back of your hands through a fleece blanket, smells like new potting soil, honey, and thyme, tastes like Earl Grey tea with milk and sugar, steeped for an appropriately long time and somehow kept at the right temperature for the entirety thereof.

[besnouted]

@shinyrapidash

ok so for milk tea i go a few different routes to achieve fancy flavors, either by using pre-flavored tea, flavored syrups or a combo of the two

so wedding cake for example, i have in the past mixed harney and sons wedding blend and royal wedding together (so combined the flavor profile is lemon, rose, vanilla and almond) and then sweetened the result with sugar or simple syrup. but you could achieve similar with just a plain tea base and flavored syrups as well.

harney is probably my go-to for teas because they’re super affordable for loose leaf and have a lot of variety both in flavored tea and different tea varieties. when i’m able to splurge i also love simple loose leaf, their coconut black tea makes the perfect milk tea base imo. it tastes nothing like coconut to me at least and more like flan/purin

monin is my favorite syrup brand and i have tried...a few. i am a freak and have at least 10 bottles of flavor syrup on hand at any given time but i know most people do not want to spend that much on beverage syrups let alone store them so if i had to trim the herd, my staples are rose, creme caramel and almond lmfao. torani is also good and i usually keep a bottle of their cheesecake or shortbread syrup on hand to give things a cakey or pastry flavor

if you’re going the flavored tea route, you can just make a simple syrup to sweeten it too. imo this is preferable to just dissolving sugar and tastes better/closer to a cafe drink. i think it’s something like 1:1 ratio of sugar and water brought to a boil

aaand my basic milk tea resippy for a 16oz drink

1 cup of water

4-5 teaspoons of looseleaf or 4-5 teabags of your tea of choice. basically you want a very strong tea base. never listen to the packages telling you to “brew longer” for stronger flavor they are all liars, always add more tea rather than increasing brew time

steep for 3 minutes (assuming it’s black tea) or respective brew time for other teas. if you’re using green or white teas, let the water cool after boiling for a minute or so before steeping to avoid bitterness

2-3 pumps of syrup or probably something like 2 tablespoons if you’re not using a pump

pour over ice

milk to taste (evaporated milk for dairy milk or oat milk for nondairy. the oat milk thing is just personal preference but i think it’s creamier than most other nondairy options)

my personal favorite flavor profiles for traditional boba are caramel-adjacent ones because i think it goes well with the brown/black sugar in boba but that is also just down to personal taste! 

which has just reminded me that one of my fav base teas to use other than black tea is plain hojicha. it’s a green tea made from stems that has a toasty/almost black tea taste to it and is SO good just with a plain sweetener and milk

OH AND I JUST REALIZED I DID NOT even go into coffee yet. but. same general logic as above applies: strong coffee base, sweetener, ice and then a creamer. i generally use half and half rather than milk with coffee tho

my current fav brew method for iced coffee especially is pour over, it just makes for a stronger base imo. a few years ago i got a fancy coffee machine thing for my birthday and frankly the porcelain pour over i have out performs it lol. i think it’s this one? but i’m sure pretty mcuh any of them would function the same

also my favorite coffee hack is to always add a pinch of salt, it cuts the bitterness and enhances the overall flavor too. how many times can i say ‘flavor’ in one post. this thing is all over the place too i am so sorry i just have too much beverage knowledge stored in my brain and so trying to format it is difficult kshgjkshg

[mochilici0us]

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➳ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: angst, thriller, stalker!au

➳ 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:Skye realizes she has to deal with a ruthless stalker when the messages she’s constantly receiving are getting more and more threatening. A stalker that makes her recall memories of the past she swore she would never rake up again

➳ 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 2,5k

prologue, part one, part two, part three, part four

January 2013

''Skye we're leaving in an hour. Please start getting ready'' I had already drifted off when my mother's voice outside the door ruined my sweet sleep. The clock next to my bed says 8 o clock. As it seems, no matter how much I tried to get away with tonight’s dinner my mother is not having it . I ignore her and just slump into my warm bed again.

''Skye I'm talking to you. Get up.'' this time she enters the room and agressively pulls the bedspread. Her voice never fails to get on my nerves.

''What happened?'' I rub my eyes pretending to be clueless

She grins humorlessly “You’re coming to the dinner whether you want it or not. I won’t tolerate your stubbornness again” her long thin arms are now crossed in front of her chest, the whole body posture appears quite aggressive.

“Again?” It’s my turn to laugh. As if she’s less stubborn....

The cocky smile falls from her face revealing a disturbed woman. She chokes back her reply and changes the subject

''I left your dress inside your closet. It's kind of tight you better fit into it'' she chuckles

''I'm not fat mum” I hiss in annoyance

''I didn't say you're fat'' she raises her hands defensively

''Whatever'' I quit trying, an argument with my mum is always lost. My hands make their way to my rumbling stomach and rub it softly ''Mum... Can you please tell Ruby to fetch me a snack? I haven't eaten since five''

''No. We're going for dinner anyway'' she denies shaking her head, her soft blonde curls moving from side to side

''But I'm hungry''

''Sounds like your problem''

Very mature answer from a 47-year-old woman. And they act like I’m the stubborn one in this family. Her words hurt me, I swallow my tears and speak my mind openly, I can’t always behave kind as my parents expect me to

''I'm going to pass out for fuck's sake''

''Watch your mouth!'' she shouts ''This dinner is important to your father, to us, we have to look flawless. I've put so much effort into finding the ideal dress for you. It would be very unfortunate if your stomach seemed bloated or even worse if you didn't fit into it.” She shoots me a threatening look “To conclude, no food till the dinner, get ready please''

After finishing her monologue she leaves my bedroom hurriedly, she has to finish her preparations as well. I'm used to her insults, I always feel hurt whatsoever but it's nothing I can't cope with. What annoys me the most right now is my poor stomach that's begging for some food.

''Hey Skye'' I hear a small voice realizing it's Ruby

''Hey'' my eyes flash when I lower my gaze and see what she's holding

''I overheard your conversation with mrs Westbrook, looks like it's your lucky day'' she smiles and hands me the bowl filled with milk and cereal

“It's light but enough to satisfy your hunger I guess''

''You're an angel'' I whisper and dive into my cereal. They taste better than I thought, when you’re hungry everything tastes better. Indeed Ruby an angel. She always appears right when I need her.

''I have to go now, your parents are probably looking for me''

''Please stay'' I extend my hand and grab her upper arm.

''I wish I could... We'll catch up tomorrow morning''  she pats my hair sympathetically and excuses herself.

Ruby is 8 years older than me. I'm sure you're wondering why a 26-year-old young girl works as a maid instead of exploring the world and living her dreams. Well let's say that life didn't go easy on her as many unfortunate events took place and forced her to leave her dreams behind and work hard. She's been working for us for 3 years and because of her young age and amazing, bubbly character we grew closer to the point I consider her as a best friend. And these small gestures make me love her even more.

8:10. I devour the rest of my cereal and run straight towards the bathroom to take a quick shower. We've got a long night ahead of us...

Present

''What do you mean they didn't agree?'' I question dryly, my eyebrows raised in blatant disbelief

The man across my desk gulps “No matter how much we tried to convice them they clarified they're not interested in cooperation''

''We need this cooperation. If we gain their shareholders trust so that they invest in our company too the success is guaranteed.'' I tap my nails against the table attempting to collect myself.

''I know. What are we doing now?''

''I'm not sure. Just tell Taehyung to get his ass over here right now''

He chuckles ''Do you need a coffee?''

''Right now I need a few tranquilizers with whiskey'' I rub my forehead exhausted

''That's easier to find than your weird coffee. Dairy free coconut milk creamer?''

I crack a smile ''You know that I'm lactose intolerant. I'm not a weird person''

''So what about your odd stevia sweetener instead of sugar?'' he remarks quickly crossing his arms across the chest

''I'm on a diet. Women have to take care of their body, you understand don't you?'' I bat my eyelashes innocently

''Yes but decaf cappucino? For God's sake Skye''

''Hoseok it's time to go now'' I act serious but hardly keep my laughter

''You have no idea how the barista looks at me every time I say all these shits you drink'' The desperate look on his face makes the situation even funnier

''You have no idea how your mother's gonna look at you when you announce you got fired''

''It's time to leave, I have so many errands to run'' he gets up pretending to study his wrist watch ''See you Skye''

''That wasn't smooth Hoseok. Let Taehyung know I want to meet him''

''Okay boss'' he gives a salute and finally exits my office.

I lean back on my chair and gently rub my temples. Last night I had nightmares that didn't leave me to rest.

It sounds weird but I've noticed that I have warning dreams, I found that out when I was 20 years old. I usually don't have dreams but when I do, they are always giving me signs.

Attempting to quench my curiosity I did a little research in order to interpret them and found something called precognitive dreaming but I'm not sure if this is what I have because I still haven't figured whether my dreams can predict the future or they just convey a subconscious message. What I know for sure is whenever I have a bad dream something unfortunate happens whereas whenever I have good dreams luck seems to be on my side. It's been so long since I last had a blissful dream, so many years... I don't believe in dreams however, I'm a business woman that depends on actual evidences and not on my sixth sense or whatever.

But last night you had a nightmare and today we didn't make the important deal with Kim Enterprises, the voice inside my head comments.

''You wanted to see me'' Taehyung interrupts my stupid thoughts

''Maybe I wouldn't dislike you that much if you knocked the door''

''Maybe you would have someone to screw with if you weren't so annoying'' he laughs and takes a seat

''You're laughing? I'm glad because after our conversation you won't''

''I suppose you're referring to the deal with Kim Enterprises right?''

''What happened Taehyung?'' I ask seriously this time

''They are not interested. I tried hard to make them agree but they weren't having it'' he grabs a pen and fiddles with it

''They weren't content with our terms?''

''No, no Skye we both know our offer is very tempting and they really appreciated that. However, they are planning a launch of a brand new product which they developed on their own that's why they're busy and not capable of following our terms''

I nod noncommittally and bite my lower lip deep in thoughts ''What kind of product?'' I finally ask Taehyung

''They didn't say. They made clear though that it's gonna be a revolutionary tool. I suspect it's a cellphone with the new mobile operating system they created last year.''

''You suspect? Based on what?''

''Let's say that some information leaked, you know how these things work. We're not 100% sure though''

''And they declined our offer? They declined an offer from a marketing company like ours? We could have increased sales dramatically. Stupid people.'' I hiss and take a sip of my strawberry infused water, the cool liquid soothing my throat

''We shouldn't push them more, we put a future cooperation at risk''

'' I know.'' I hide my face with my hands

''Hey, don't let this bring you down. We had so many beneficial projects and cooperations this year, we don't need Kim that much''

''It's just... forget it'' I shake my head and Taehyung leans forward and captures my hand.

''What?'' he mutters softly

''I don't wanna fail''

''You didn't fail sweetheart. It's something we both want so much but unfortunately things  don't work out every time. Let's focus on the rest of our responsibilities'' he massages my fingers and wrist softly, with care and smiles.

''Ok''I simply reply

''You look tired''

''I didn't sleep at night. And your massage doesn't help, it makes me more sleepy'' I lean back and close my eyes

''You didn't sleep well huh?'' I'm sure he's smirking

''Taehyung shut up''

''No answer. That's suspicious''

''With Grace sleeping in the room next to mine your assumption is invalid. Sorry''

''Hm...Ok. What time are you picking her up from school?''

''In 3 hours''

''Go home, I'm taking over for you'' he stops massaging for a moment''Ugh don't stop'' I plead. A breathy laugh escapes his lips and he starts rubbing again

''I have to come back and pick her up so there's no point to leave'' Grace's school is a block away from the company so it's convenient to pick her up once I finish my work.

''I'm picking her up don't worry, you need to rest''

''You don't have to drive that much, don't worry I can stay''

''You're dead on your feet. Go home please'' he insists

''Are you sure?''

''Yes'' he places a small kiss on my hand and stands up

“Can you drive?''

''Gosh, Taehyung what has gotten into you? Don't be so kind because I may grow fond of you and that's disgusting'' I sing playfully

''I promise I'll start knocking the door from now on. Is this reason strong enough for you to like me?''

''Do it and I'll think about it. Give me my coat'' I smirk

He looks at me and hands me my pink coat, the familiar, boxy smile never leaving his lips.

''See you in 3 hours'' I greet him patting his back

''See you'' he greets me back. Once I step away he stays still, hesitantly yet intensely checking out my back figure until I reach the mirror covered elevator.

Stupid men...

''See you next week girls. Take care'' the ballet teacher says and the small ballerinas slowly make their way to the changing room. There walks the familiar tiny figure, some strands of hair fluttering in the wind although she has a sleek bun secured with a pink scrunchie matching her tutu.

She raises her eyes and when we make eye contact she waves excitedly and whispers something about me in her friend's ear. She's so proud of me, always raving about me in front of her friends and teachers. That's the main reason I always behave so well when she's present, my priority as her role model is to make sure I have a good influence on her.

A few minutes after she appears holding her bright fuchsia backpack.Pink is her favourite colour.

''Hey Skye''

''Hey sweetheart, did you have fun?''

''Yeah but I got tired, my feet hurt''

''Aw, don't worry tomorrow you'll be fine'' I zip her puffer jacket and bid her ballet teacher goodbye as we exit the studio.

''Have you been watching me dancing? I couldn't see you from the ballroom'' she asks while we're walking towards my car

''I watched the entire show''

She simply hums trying to conceal her surprise but I can see her cheeks getting flushed

''Get in darling, it's cold'' I suggest and unlock the car. She sits in the back seat, fastens her seatbelt and waits patienly for the next step.

''Here you are'' I hand her her favourite chocolate cookies along with an orange juice, it’s a part of her post work out routine. She cheers and dives into her snack right away.

It's 7pm, dark sky but the car lights illuminate the busy road

''Skye...''

''Yes sweetheart'' I check the mirror as soon as I hear her voice

''Today we're having a Looney Tunes marathon, you didn't forget did you?''

''Of course not'' I shake my head ''Maybe I have some pizza waiting for you''

''Really?''

''Only if you take your vitamins of course'' I offer and finally turn left into the familiar street. We're almost home.

''No...they taste terrible''

''They don't, they're really tasty in fact'' my eyes land on the mirror to take a look at the road behind

''If I have to do it for pizza, I will.” She nods with a pout on her lips

“You should get me a different flavor, I hate mango”

''I thought mango was your favourite fruit''

''I like it only in my shampoo''

''Okay then'' my gaze travels back in the mirror just to see what I've been afraid of. This car. This red car that has been following us for the last 5 minutes.

''Skye I'm talking to you''

''What?''I reply thinking of what I should do now

''Tomorrow our teacher said we must wear sport clothes because we're playing volley''

''Ok''

''My baby pink set is washed isn't it?''

''Yes''

''Don't lie I saw it in the dirty laundry this morning''

''Grace can you please stop talking for a second?'' She doesn't answer but I'm sure she's pouting annoyed. My house is a kilometre ahead and the red vehicle is still two cars behind.

My heart beats so fast but I can't panic now that my sister is here. I stop in the closest parking lot and wait. Grace examines the place and I'm sure she's dying to ask why we stopped but she doesn't speak.

My heart stops when the red car passes by me but instead of stopping as I thought it would, it keeps moving with the same speed. I stay and watch till it disappears.

Once I realize everything is ok I blink hard, gulping for a breath.Well, I probably have misunderstood things.

My mind is running wild, why would someone follow me? I'm such a scaredy-cat...I start my car and drive back home.

Maybe I should stop watching Criminal Minds...

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1046.

Do you ever find yourself worrying about things that probably won't happen? >> The thing is, the things I worry about are things that can happen. I know because I’ve already experienced those things happening. It’s the likelihood of the thing happening that may or may not be skewed in my imagination, not the thing itself.

Has your imagination ever made it hard for you to sleep? >> I don’t think so.

Have you ever had a weird dream and obsessed over what it might mean? >> I’ve had plenty of weird dreams, but I didn’t obsess over their possible meaning.

Or do you usually forget about your dreams? >> Nowadays, yeah, I don’t remember my dreams too consistently.

Do you know your heritage? If not, would you ever try one of those DNA kits? >> I know enough, I suppose. I would definitely not do one of those DNA kits, for multiple reasons.

Which languages can you speak? >> Only English with any fluency.

Which language do you speak the most and why? >> ---

Which languages do you wish you were fluent in? >> ---

With films in languages you do not speak, do you prefer a dub or subtitles? >> I greatly prefer subs. I like listening to different languages. Plus, I find that a lot of the times, the dub actors don’t match up well in my opinion.

Which cuisine do you like the least? >> ---

Are there any foods you dislike because of the texture? >> Absolutely.

Which type of chocolate do you like best? >> I only eat dark chocolate.

Do you have a favorite kind of dog? >> Pit bulls, I guess, but I really just like dogs period.

Do you let your pets sleep in your bed? >> I would not.

Do any of your favorite musicians ever write music for/with other artists? >> I mean, probably.

What is your favorite collaboration between two different musicians? >> I can’t think of a favourite collaboration.

Who are your favorite songwriters? >> I don’t have any.

Do you like any of those oldies groups (like the Four Seasons)? >> Yep. I grew up listening to them and I still love a lot of that music.

Do you know who Bernie Taupin is? >> He writes with Elton John, don’t he? They’re associated somehow, anyway.

What are your favorite one-hit wonders? >> Meh.

What celebrities, if any, have you seen naked? >> I mean, whichever ones did nude scenes in movies I’ve seen.

Have you ever seen anybody naked by accident? >> Not necessarily by accident, just... not by my consent. Living in shelters, you see a lot you don’t necessarily want to see.

Have you ever wondered what somebody looks like naked? >> In an idly musing sense, sure.

Have you ever had a sexual fantasy about a celebrity? >> When I was younger.

Have you ever changed your clothes in the car? >> I don’t think so, but maybe.

About how quickly does your hair grow? >> Too quickly for my liking, considering how often I have to buzz it.

Do you have to/choose to shave anything unusual? >> No.

Do you groom (wax, pluck, or thread) your eyebrows? >> No.

Most unusual thing you have worn in public? >> I don’t know?

If you wear makeup, what are your preferred brands? >> I don’t have any preferred brands.

Do you use flavored lip balm? What about tinted lip balm? >> Nope, just regular coconut-oil lip balm, thanks.

What is your favorite swear word? >> ---

Are you afraid of fireworks or other loud noises? >> I’m not afraid of them, I just have sensory issues and an exaggerated startle reflex. My responses are similar to fear responses, though, so it’s all the same shit at the end of the day, I guess.

Do you make your own iced tea, or buy it in jugs/bottles? >> I buy bottled iced tea.

Have you ever made sun tea? >> No.

Do you use sugar or honey to sweeten your tea? >> I use honey sometimes, but most of the time I drink it as-is.

Do you ever put milk in your tea? >> Not usually. It’s good in chai, but I just never think about it. 

Do you prefer powdered or liquid coffee creamer? >> ---

Did your school have somewhere for girls to get emergency pads/tampons? >> ---

Did you have to wear a uniform for gym class? >> ---

Did you have to take showers after gym before going to your next class? >> ---

Were you in any extracurricular activities or clubs in high school? >> ---

Have you ever picked up and kept a rock because it caught your eye? >> Yeah.

Have you attended any rock (literal rocks, not music, lol) shows? >> No.

Have you ever laughed at a scene (TV/film) that wasn't meant to be funny? >> Oh, absolutely.

Do you think they should make a movie about Hatshepsut? >> I don’t have an opinion on this.

Do you think books are better adapted as movies or TV series? >> I think TV series are better if you want to actually delve into more of the book’s content.

Any great books you would recommend? >> ---

Any great movies or TV series you would recommend? >> ---

Were you disappointed with Fox's version of the Rocky Horror Show? >> I don’t care about Rocky Horror.

Have you ever seen the original Kinky Boots movie? What about the musical? >> Never seen either.

Have you seen any Hannibal movies other than The Silence of the Lambs? >> I’ve seen Red Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising.

Have you read any of the Hannibal novels? >> Not yet. I’ve considered reading Red Dragon, since Francis Dolarhyde is my fave, but eh. Maybe one day.

Do you like any Indie movies? >> I mean, yes.

Have there been any movies you had fond memories of, but upon a rewatch didn't like as well? >> Absolutely. Tastes and needs evolve over time.

Do you like to go to the movies alone? >> I do, I love it. I especially love it when I go to a weekday matinee a couple of weeks after a movie’s premiere and the theater is empty of anyone save me. It’s the best feeling. I had so much fun watching Venom in an empty theater :)

When you watch movies/TV with people, do you find yourself making sarcastic remarks to each other? >> Well, that’d depend on the people, I guess. And what kind of mood I’m in. And what the movie/TV show even was.

Have you ever dried down any flowers to keep them? >> No.

What is your favorite thing that you have made by yourself? >> ---

Do you like your natural accent (everybody has one)? >> I’m fine with how I speak.

What accents do you find most pleasant? >> ---

Does it bother you when an actor in a musician biopic lip-syncs to a recording of the original artist, or is it better that way? >> I don’t have an opinion about this.

Have you ever read about Dennis Nilsen? >> No.

Do you ever go on murderpedia.org to read about murderers? >> No.

Have you ever read about the Black Dahlia? >> No.

Any other unsolved crimes you find fascinating? >> No, that’s not really something I’m interested in (although I don’t mind hearing other people talk about it).

Do you care what color your socks are? >> Of course I care.

What about your underwear? >> Yes. I won’t wear most colours of underwear.

What part of a man's body do you find most attractive? >> ---

What part of a woman's body do you find most attractive? >> ---

Do you think guys look good in makeup? >> ---

Do you like using clay and/or peel-off masks for skincare? >> I don’t use them. They mostly seem like sensory hell to me.

Have you ever had an asymmetrical haircut? >> I had a wig that was cut asymmetrically.

Have you ever made your own pillow or blanket? >> No.

Have you ever made a pillow out of an old T-shirt? >> No, but Sparrow has.

Have you ever tried lucid dreaming? (Where you can control your dreams) Would you ever want to try? >> I’ve not given it a serious attempt, no.

If you want to be cremated, do you want your ashes scattered anywhere? >> I don’t want to be cremated.

Would you ever have a deceased pet stuffed? >> No.

Would you ever have a pet cremated? >> No.

What is your favorite sci-fi series, if any? >> I have a few. The Stargates, for example.

Do you believe in the existence of parallel universes? >> Yep.

If you could run your own business, what kind of business would it be? >> I really would rather not.

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The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies

<p>As Asian cuisine has grown in popularity over the past few decades, so has coconut milk. The plant-based milk is an excellent dairy alternative and provides a natural sweetness to dishes without adding sugar. You can also add it to smoothies or drink it on its own. Just be aware that some coconut milk (particularly the canned variety) is intended more for cooking than it is for drinking. It tends to be much thicker than the kind geared toward use in beverages.</p> <p>Our choices for the best coconut milk offer you rich consistency with great flavor. They’re easy to store, and you can use them to create so many of your favorite international dishes. Let’s look through our favorites to round out your kitchen supplies.</p> <h3>Related Guides</h3> <ul> <li>Best Almond Milk Brands</li> <li>Nutritious Oat Milk Brands to Shop</li> </ul> <h2>Best Overall: Thai Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3vfpopN" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>Thai Kitchen uses organic coconut meat from first pressing to create their creamy coconut milk. It’s USDA organic, gluten-free, and contains no preservatives. It’s suitable for a wide array of dishes, including soups and stews, curries, and international dishes as well as beverages. The taste is strong enough to hold up to cooking but mild enough that it doesn’t overpower.</p> <h2>Best for Soups: Aroy-D Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/2Xcud6A" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>This option features a creamy texture perfect for adding flavor and thickness to your soups and stews. It has a mild coconut flavor with a smooth mouth-feel, and it pairs well with desserts or savory dishes. It may not have enough flavor to use by itself, but cooked into a dish brings out the overall creaminess.</p> <h2>Best “Lite” Option: Thai Kitchen Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3vflNYJ" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>Thai Kitchen’s “lite” option features 60% fewer calories than regular coconut milk but keeps all the flavor. It’s made from organic coconut flesh, fresh-pressed for better texture. It cooks down well and is a preservative-free, USDA organic choice for all your international dishes, smoothies, and hydration beverages.</p> <h2>Best All-Natural Choice: Chaokoh Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3BL0kcL" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>This creamy coconut milk comes from mature coconuts, ethically sourced and subjected to strict quality control. It has no added sugar or sweeteners, no artificial flavors, and no artificial preservatives. It cooks well into your favorite dishes and works in smoothies, thanks to the smooth texture.</p> <h2>Best for Drinking: So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3AGLVgf" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>The choice from So Delicious offers a pourable coconut milk designed for drinking, cereal, and smoothies. It provides a smooth texture and no extra sweeteners. A convenient screw-on top helps with storage, and it has no artificial colors or flavors, no gluten, and no soy. You can substitute it one-to-one for traditional milk. A convenient carton makes it easy to store for when you need it.</p> <h2>Best Organic Choice: Good & Gather Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3p2n7gq" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>An unsweetened, canned option, this coconut milk features a creamy texture with a mild flavor. It’s USDA-organic and non-GMO with a 17-19% fat content. It cooks well into dishes for a rich outcome and also works well in drinks or smoothies. It also offers a convenient pop-top for easy opening.</p> <h2>Best Powdered Version: Kos Organic Coconut Milk Powder</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3lFsUGP" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>This powdered creamer offers convenient, non-refrigerated storage with a screw-top lid. It’s perfect for traveling or camping when you can’t bring standard milk but works just as well as other non-dairy creamers. It’s shelf-stable and contains no artificial colors or flavors. It doesn’t use preservatives, and it’s one of the best coconut milks for coffee.</p> <h2>Best Single Origin: CocoGoods Co Single-Origin Organic Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3DLcP8u" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>This option for best organic coconut milk is a mildly sweet coconut milk is made from a single place of origin — Ben Tre, Vietnam. It has a pleasant texture and offers a medium fat content of 8% per serving. It cooks well into international dishes and is kosher certified. The company also reinvests profits into the local community where they source their coconut.</p> <h2>Best Single Serving: So Delicious Chocolate Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/2YWlnL1" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>These small, single-serve drinks allow you to take your coconut milk on the go. They feature the great taste of chocolate with the health benefits of coconut milk in a convenient package. It contains around 50% less sugar than standard chocolate milk drinks, and the drinks use coconuts grown without the use of persistent pesticides.</p> <h2>Best Guar-Free Choice: Native Forest Simple Coconut Milk</h2> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3FOCAGX" alt="The 10 Best Coconut Milks for Your Culinary Delights, from Dishes to Smoothies" /></figure> <p>Guar gum helps prevent separation in many canned products. However, if you’d rather only coconut be in your coconut milk, this option from Native Forest works pretty well. The milk is non-GMO and organic, offering a clean coconut flavor with some separation. Swirl or stir to remix and cook or drink as usual.</p> <h2>Why Should I Drink Coconut Milk?</h2> <p>Coconut milk has all sorts of health benefits. It contains a source of healthy fats known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), compounds that help you maintain your appetite and provide energy. It contains small amounts of calcium and iron. It can help reduce discomfort for those with dairy sensitivities when replacing milk in dishes or drinks.</p> <h2>Should I Be Concerned About the Fat?</h2> <p>Coconut milk does contain higher levels of fat than fat-free milk, but there’s a (good) catch. Those fats may help the body maintain energy and help reduce bad cholesterol. As with all things, drinking in moderation can help alleviate some of your concerns.</p> <h2>Can I Cook with Coconut Milk?</h2> <p>Coconut milk is stable and suitable for cooking in a variety of dishes. In some cases, you can replace dairy milk one-to-one with coconut milk. You’ll want to take care that the milk doesn’t scald on the stove, but for the most part, it’s simple to substitute for milk in dishes.</p> <h2>How Do I Choose the Right Coconut Milk?</h2> <p>You’ll want to pay attention to flavor first. Strong coconut flavor may be great for your tropical smoothie, but it won’t go so well with a savory dish you’re trying to make. A milder flavor can go with that dish without overpowering the other flavors.</p> <p>Next, you’ll want to explore texture. Some of the coconut milks on the list are thick and creamy. You’d almost need a spoon to get them out. Others are very pourable, almost like regular milk. Depending on what you’re using them for, you may need different textures to get the best result. Finally, look at storage. Do you need a shelf-stable can? Do you want BPA-free containers? Are you willing to refrigerate leftovers? Choose a storage option that works for your needs.</p> <h2>Choosing the Right Coconut Milk</h2> <p>Our choices for best canned coconut milks and best tasting coconut milks offer the range of flavor and texture profiles you’ll need to cook every dish and make every drink. It’s time to explore everything the world of coconut milk has to offer.</p> <h4> Editors' Recommendations </h4> <ul> <li> Best Thermoelectric Coolers for Ice-Free Cooling on a Budget </li> <li> The 10 Best Beard Balms That Add Luster to Your Untamed Mane </li> <li> The 10 Best Teas To Help You Sleep at Night </li> <li> The 9 Best Whiskies Under $100 </li> <li> The 9 Best Air Fryers for a Healthier Way To Deep-Fry Your Food </li> </ul> source https://familycuisine.net/best-coconut-milk-for-smoothies/

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Powder Coconut Creamer Coffee Creamer Cacao

Powder Coconut Creamer Coffee Creamer Cacao

wealthy Cacao Superfood Creamer combines uncooked, cold-pressed cacao with our Unique Superfood Creamer to create a deliciously guilt-free mocha Laird’s Dry Coffee Creamers comprise NO sugar components, synthetic elements, sweeteners, synthetic colours, & chemical substances Superfood creamer made with Coconut Milk Powder, Natural Coconut Sugar, Natural Uncooked Cacao Powder, Aquamin (Calcified…

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Smoothie season is upon us, and I can’t get enough of this Paleo chocolate cherry smoothie! It is made with real food ingredients, has no refined sugar and is a dairy-free smoothie. You’re going to love the combo of superfoods we added in too! 

Upping Your Smoothie Game

If you follow along with our Instagram account, you know that beverages are my jam! When the temperatures are chilly, I pretty much have a mug of something warm and cozy attached to my hand. And of course, during the summer I am all about the smoothies and fresh juices. We love using coconut milk for an extra creamy dairy-free smoothie as well as sneaking in some extra greens with spinach. Some of our other favorite ways to up our smoothie game are by adding MCT oil and collagen. They’re all simple ways to add a little extra nutrition to your smoothies!

Superfoods FTW + A Discount

This chocolate cherry smoothie has all the goods, including Laird Superfood Cacao Creamer with raw cold-pressed cacao (amazing antioxidant) and Aquamin (a mineral rich, calcified sea algae). We also consider MCT oil and collagen to be two of our most used superfoods at our house. If you’re really looking to take this cherry smoothie to the next level, you might even add some Laird Superfood Hydrate powder. It contains pure freeze dried coconut water, which has potassium and electrolytes to replenish your body’s fluids. It also has Aquamin (a mineral rich, calcified sea algae). The Hydrate product is a summer go-to for me since I’m often on-the-go, teaching barre classes, working out and trying to get outdoors! It’s especially great for helping your body to stay well-hydrated all day long, and I just love adding it to my smoothies or my RSG logo water bottle because I always have that with me!

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Chocolate + Cherry = Magical

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just feel like I NEED a little chocolate in my life! And I love that I can use a superfood creamer, like Laird Superfood, to not only satisfy my chocolate cravings but also get some serious antioxidants, too! Laird uses only raw, cold-pressed cacao in their superfood creamer, and according to their website raw cacao has over 2000% more antioxidants blueberries and 516% more than açaí berries! Wowzas! Plus, this flavor combo is pretty much pure magic!

Some Other Summer Recipes To Try

GRILLED FRUIT SALAD

GRILLED STEAK SALAD

GRILLED MARINATED VEGGIES

PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE

SUMMER CITRUS SALAD

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN BOWLS

Your Turn To Try Our Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Stay cool and hydrated this summer with this chocolate cherry smoothie! You’ll love all the extra goodness we added in. Leave a comment below to let us know what you think! Also, take a photo and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood, so we can check it out! Give us a follow too, and let’s stay connected!

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Paleo, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free)

It’s Smoothie season, and I can’t get enough of this Paleo chocolate cherry smoothie! It has all real food ingredients, no refined sugar and is dairy-free.

1 cup full fat coconut milk

1/2 cup filtered water

1 big handful of spinach

1 cup pitted frozen cherries

1 tbsp Laird Superfood Cacao Creamer ((or sub 1 tsp raw cacao powder and sweeten to taste))

1 scoop collagen

1 tbsp MCT oil

Optional add-ins:

1 tbsp hempseed

1 tbsp chia seeds

2 tsp Laird Superfood Hydrate

Place all of the ingredients in the order listed above in a high powered blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Pour into your favorite glass or jar and serve! You can hempseed, chia seeds, more cherries, etc. as a topping! 

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Paleo, Dairy-Free + Refined Sugar-Free) Smoothie season is upon us, and I can't get enough of this Paleo chocolate cherry smoothie! It is made with real food ingredients, has no refined sugar and is a dairy-free smoothie.

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27 Amazing KETO Gifts for Healthy Moms 2020

If you’re looking for just the right thing to give your health conscious keto mom, friend or family member we’ve selected 27 fabulous gift ideas to choose from. You’ll even find a unique present for the mom who has everything!

       Show your loved ones following a ketogenic diet some love with these amazing presents that celebrate the low-carb lifestyle!

We’ve broken the items down into several different keto gift categories to make browsing super easy:

Fun and novelty

Food gifts

Subscription gifts

Recipe books

Tools and gadgets

FUN NOVELTY KETO GIFTS $10-25

Low-carb/keto t-shirts

For the low-carbing moms with a sense of humor. These quirky t-shirts add a bit of fun to gifting as well as being a useful wardrobe item. Mom’s will love the t-shirt for everyday, busy weekends and the tank top for the gym.

I run on ketones and coffee t-shirt

I’m a Keto girl in a Barbie world tank top

Saving my carbs for wine tank top

  For more t-shirt styles, click here.

Low-Carb Novelty Mugs

You can’t go wrong giving mom a quirky coffee mug for sipping on her bulletproof coffee or dairy-free bulletproof coffee. Get bonus points for actually making your mom a coffee and a cute little keto mug cake to go with it.

Keto Queen Mug

Keto AF Mug

“Saving my Carbs for Wine” White Ceramic Coffee Mug

  LOW-CARB KETO FOOD GIFTS $15-$40

Keto Manna Ketogenic Chocolate Fudge

Keto Manna Ketogenic Chocolate Fudge

  Busy moms on the go will love this Ketogenic Chocolate Fudge because it is keto-optimized with MCTs and each bar has only 2g of net carbs. These are great to keep in your handbag for when you are out and about without access to quality low-carb foods. Keto Manna is also 100% plant-based so suitable for vegans.

Check out Ketomanna fudge

  LILY’S Chocolate – Super Variety Pack

Lily’s Chocolate Variety 6 Pack | Stevia Sweetened, No Added Sugar, Low- Carb, Keto Friendly | 6 Flavors, 1 Bar each | Sampler, Gift Set

Lily’s chocolate is a dream come true for low-carbers. It’s gluten-free, sugar-free, sweetened with stevia and low in carbs. They use non-GMO ingredients and fair trade cocoa. It’s a true gourmet, high quality product for low-carb moms who appreciate the finer things in life!

The Super Variety Pack includes : Creamy Milk, Almond, Coconut, Salted Almond Milk, Original, Crispy Rice.

Buy LILY’S Chocolate here

  Perfect Keto Exogenous Ketones in Chocolate

Exogenous Ketones

Moms that are serious about staying in ketosis will appreciate these quality exogenous ketones from Perfect Keto, especially around the festive, holiday season.

This product helps get you back into ketosis quickly after a little too much partying and also avoiding any keto flu side effects when first starting out. 

It also comes in Peach, Coffee, Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Unflavored.

Take advantage of Appetite For Energy’s special 15% off discount code for any Perfect Keto product. Use the code INSTAKETO15

Check out Perfect Keto here.

  Kimera Koffee – Nootropic Infused Ground Coffee

Kimera Koffee – Nootropic Infused Ground Coffee

If mom is into coffee and biohacking (a fancy work for improving energy and brain power), she’ll love Kimera Koffee. It’s a nootropic infused ground coffee which I’ve been a fan of for the last few years.

The flavor is smooth and delicious and it contains nootropics (brain enhancers) which provide optimized focus and boost your workouts with improved energy. It’s good stuff and health focused moms will love how it enhances their mental energy.

Learn more about Kimera Koffee

  Primal Kitchen – Mayo Combo Pack (Original and Chipotle Lime)

Primal Kitchen – Mayo Combo Pack

Mom’s that are health conscious and love wholefood, natural products will go crazy for this mayonnaise. These mayos are a beautiful gift for any food lover because of their high quality. I use these mayos by Primal Kitchen regularly to add flavor to meats and veggies when they need a little boost. The chipotle flavor is especially good.

It’s the first ever avocado oil-based mayo, made with cage-free organic eggs and vinegar. It is free of sugar, gluten, dairy, soy and canola-oil, and non-GMO Project Verified. This is good stuff and a lovely gift for anyone whether they follow a low-carb or ketogenic diet or not!

Pick up Primal Kitchen Mayo Combo Pack here

  Omega PowerCreamer Holiday 2-Pack

  Omega Power Creamer – Holiday Pack – Pumpkin Spice & Peppermint Mocha

Keto friendly coffee creamers are not easy to come by and Omega Power creamer is my favorite. Their creamer is made with grass-fed ghee, organic coconut oil, and MCT oil so you can make keto-coffee easily on the go.

Or just use it at home for a fast energy hit!

It’s also dairy-free, sugar-free and shelf-stable (doesn’t need refrigeration) and will give mum the fats she needs to maintain ketosis while enjoying a delicious coffee.

The holiday 2 pack comes with Pumpkin Spice & Peppermint Mocha but the other flavors are also ah-mazing:

Original blend

Vanilla

Cinnamon

Natural Cacao

Add to any coffee or tea drink either with a regular blender or an Aerolatte (see below) or just stirred in.

Check out Omega Power Creamers here.

  LOW-CARB GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING $35-$100

KetoKrate Keto Snacks Subscription

Keto Krate Snack Box Subscription

KetoKrate delivers a box of the best keto, low-carb, gluten-free snacks sourced from around the world to your doorstep every month.

A subscription to Ketokrate would make a fantastic gift for the mom who loves to snack and enjoys discovering new low-carb foods.

Keto Krate snacks are low-carb (5g of net carbs per serving or less), gluten-free and maltitol-free.

There is no minimum time period or contracts.

Available in the U.S. and Canada only

Check out Keto Krate snack boxes here.

    The Green Chef – organic keto meal kit delivery service

Choose the keto option from The Green Chef and enjoy low-carb meals delivered to your door with easy, step-by-step instructions and pre-measured ingredients.

Mom will love you forever with this gift as these meal kits mean that you don’t have to think about what to have for dinner. These meal plan options are popular with people who like to cook homemade, healthy meals but want to save time both in the kitchen and in the planning stages.

Most meals cook in around 30-minutes – LOVE THAT! They also offer a paleo meal plan option.

The plans are flexible so you cancel at any time and they deliver to most places in the U.S.

 Find out more at The Green Chef

  TOP KETO & LOW-CARB RECIPE BOOKS $12-$30

Every year I add to my recipe book collection – I say you can never have enough recipe books! These paperback books are from some of my favorite low-carb websites and recipe creators!

  Keto Comfort Food Classics: Your Favorite Recipes Made Keto by Kate Jaramillo (Paperback)

Keto Comfort Food Classics

Giving up your favorite indulgences can make the transition to keto challenging. This cookbook of keto comfort foods is here to help, with dozens of recipes for beloved comforting favorites, made keto-friendly!

From casseroles and cakes to dumplings and pasta, these satisfying and soulful dishes come together easily, so you can eat the classic comfort foods you love while keeping keto. When your diet includes your favorite things, it’s a snap to stick with it for the long term.

Check out Keto Comfort Food Classics!

  5-Ingredient Keto Dinners: 28 Easy Five Ingredient Keto Entrees by Taryn Scarfone (Paperback)

5-Ingredient Keto Dinners: 28 Easy Five Ingredient Keto Entrees

I’m all about fast and simple recipes so I had to include this brilliant recipe book by keto blogger, Taryn Scarfone.

Take the stress out of dinner with 28 easy keto-friendly recipes with 5 ingredients or less.

You’ll find casseroles, comfort food, slow cooker, pressure cooker recipes, and more. Most importantly, she includes photos, instructions, and the ALL important nutrition facts for every recipe.

AND….Bonus Alert!! Five 5-ingredient side dishes to serve along with your entrees!

Find out more about 5-Ingredient Keto Dinners

  The Essential Keto Cookbook by Louise Hendon (Paperback)

The Essential Keto Cookbook

This is a wonderful dairy-free recipe book which includes a mix of western and Asian recipes.

Some of my favorites recipes include:

Almond Butter Chocolate Shake

Fiery Buffalo Wings

Guacamole Burgers

Chocolate Coffee Coconut Truffles

Check out The Essential Keto Cookbook 

    Keto Loco by Megan Ellam – Australia ONLY (Paperback)

  The Keto Loco Cookbook is Megan’s newest cookbook. It’s packed with 100+ delicious keto recipes the whole family will L.O.V.E.

EVERY recipe has both conventional and thermal cooking instructions.

EVERY recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free.

Keto Loco includes recipes or variations including 85 dairy-free, 76 egg-free, 102 nut-free, 98 keto vegetarian, 76 keto vegan recipes and every recipe includes options/methods for a thermal cooker as well.

US Customary and metric measurements

Complimentary eBook with every hard copy purchase

Order your paperback copy of Keto Loco (Australia only)

  Tasteaholics’ Keto-in-5 Series (Paperback)

Dessert in 5 Recipe Book

If you’re buying for the mom that likes to be time efficient and super organized, then look no further. The Tasteaholics Recipe Books each contain 30 recipes that use ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS, have up to 5G NET CARBS and you can make them in 5 EASY STEPS.

These books make it so easy to try new recipes without being complicated.

I love these recipe books and refer to them constantly for simple keto recipe ideas that don’t require a ton of time or ingredients and won’t blow my macros for the day.

The books are available in paperback to buy individually or as a collection. The Collection includes:

  Keto in an Instant: 100 Ketogenic Recipes for Your Instant Pot by Stacey Crawford (Paperback)

Keto in an Instant: 100 Ketogenic Recipes for Your Instant Pot

Keto in an Instant features 100 simple, low-carb ketogenic recipes each designed to be made in the Instant Pot  – including breakfasts, mains, soups and stews, sides, desserts and more!

Every recipe includes clear, detailed instructions and essential nutrition information. You’ll also learn how the ketogenic diet works, the benefits, as well as tips and tricks for using and maintaining an Instant Pot. 

 A true must have for all Instant Pot fans!!

Grab Keto In An Instant.

  ESSENTIAL KETO TOOLS & GADGETS $15-$55

Klean Kanteen Wide Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Mug with Leak Proof Café Cap 2.0

  This awesome Kleen Kanteen bottle keeps coffee warm for up to 6 hours every day. It also keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.

I can verify that this is leak-proof bottle, having had it tip over many times in my handbag and no spills!

Learn more about the Klean Kanteen Insulated Bottle

  Hidrate Spark 3 – The smart water bottle that tracks water intake

Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle, Tracks Water Intake and Glows to Remind You to Stay Hydrated, BPA Free, 20 oz, Royal Blue

Okay so this is a game changer as all keto moms know they need to keep their water intake super high while eating a low-carb diet. This genius “smart” water bottle tracks how much water you’ve consumed and syncs the data to an app via bluetooth.

It even starts glowing to remind you to drink more!

BPA Free, 20 fl oz / 592 mL

Click here to learn more about Hidrate Spark 3

  Zoodle Maker – Microplane Spiral Slicer

Zoodle Maker – Microplane Spiral Slicer

Spiralizer’s are a staple in any low-carber’s kitchen. I use this one by Microplane for whipping up zucchini noodle to have with my family favorite low-carb meatballs recipe.

Check out the Microplane Spiral Slicer

  Chaffle (Mini-Waffle) Maker

Dash Chaffle Maker

An self respecting keto mama NEEDS a chaffle maker.

In case you’ve missed this huge craze that has swept the low-carb world this year, a chaffle is a small waffle made with cheese and egg.

There super easy to make and can be enjoyed with butter, sugar-free maple syrup just like real waffles.

Or chaffles can be used as a bread replacement for burgers or sandwiches.

And there are a gazillion chaffle recipes online now too, so take your pick and get creative. 

Check out the Dash Chaffle maker here

  Spiralizer 5 Blade

Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer, Strongest-and-Heaviest Spiral Slicer, Best Veggie Pasta Spaghetti Maker for Keto/Paleo/Gluten-Free, Comes with 4 Recipe Ebooks

For mom’s that like receiving kitchen appliances as gifts (??) this fantastic spiralizer comes with 5 different blades so you can spiralize root vegetables like sweet potato or carrots for carb up nights.

Find out  more about Spiralizer 5 Blade

  Aerolatte To Go, Milk Frother

Aerolatte To Go, Milk Frother

For bulletproof coffee on-the-go, this little gadget does the job. Useful for blending together your coffee, MCT oil powder or coconut oil and butter right in your mug or in a travel flask like the Kleen Kanteen above.

It’s battery operated so makes travel easy.

>>>Aerolatte To Go, Milk Frother

  THE GIFT TO BUY FOR THE MOM THAT HAS EVERYTHING

Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap Sampler

  Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap Sampler

Buy Dr Bronner’s in Australia here.

If none of these gift ideas seem right, then some beautiful, organic bodywash is the ultimate no-fail gift for any mom or woman.

I love these soaps because they are fully biodegradable & use all-natural ingredients. They’re made with plant-based ingredients you can pronounce—no synthetic preservatives, thickeners, or foaming agents. 

The scents are gorgeous: Almond, Unscented, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender, Rose, and Peppermint.

Healthy moms like to reduce the chemicals that we use on our body’s everyday. This gift does that as well as being a joy to use.

What mom wouldn’t love that!

Get Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap Sampler here.

  ★ What are you giving the keto women in your life? Let us know in the comments…. we’re always looking for new ideas!

          This post was originally published in December of 2018, but was republished and updated in October of 2020.

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This simple vegan boba milk tea is based on the sweet, milky tea I had when I lived in Vietnam for a few months back in 2009! So creamy, lightly sweet and full of delicious boba!

This summer seems the be the summer of nostalgia for me and veganizing some Asian classics (like fire noodles, banh bot loc, thit kho, and braised eggplant)! This bubble tea is based on the original Taiwanese boba milk tea, which is a creamy, lightly sweetened black tea with chewy tapioca pearls (aka boba or bubbles)! Of course as you try different versions, there are more additions like grass jelly (usually vegan!), lychee jelly (also vegan!), popping boba (also vegan-friendly!)

Huh. I hadn’t realized how many toppings for boba that are totally vegan, because most bubble tea places don’t tend to have non-dairy creamers/milks. But now that places like Cha Time are introducing oat milk, now I can get more fun toppings that work better with a milk tea!

For most boba shops that aren’t very vegan-friendly, I usually get a slushy-style bubble tea or a black tea/green tea boba without any milk; but the milky tea is just so good! I’ve tried various black teas, but the one that comes closest to the type of tea I remember is Hong Kong style breakfast tea (which from what I’ve learned is commonly served hot with evaporated milk). I see it in Asian grocery stores in tea bags or as a bag of loose ground tea leaves.

The one I used for this is ground so I brewed it in a larger cup, then strained through a coffee strainer. If you have a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer, that would work too! I was also told that this tea likes to be aerated, so people have told me to pour the tea from high up to “aerate” it? As someone who chronically spills and breaks glasses all the time, I feel like this is a terrible idea for me to do, so I aerate artificially with the coffee filter.

If you want it nicely chilled like at bubble tea shops, you can use a cocktail shaker with ice to quickly shake up and cool the tea, then pour the tea over your fresh boba, add milk and ice to your liking! Shaking up the tea quickly with the ice cools the tea faster so it has less time to melt the ice (and thus diluting the tea). If you were like me and inexplicably lost/donated/threw out your cocktail shaker somewhere in the last move, then you can just skip this part and just have slightly diluted tea.

For the milky part of this tea, traditionally Hong Kong milk tea uses evaporated milk, but I’ve also seen some people use sweetened condensed milk. Luckily, we have vegan versions of it now but it’s typically coconut-based (and often kind of pricey). I find that swapping the milky component for a nice, creamy soy milk or oat milk, or a nice and rich coffee creamer will do just the trick! If I have Silk soy coffee creamer, that’s usually my go-to choice, but if I only have soy milk, I just increase the amount of sugar (from 1 tbsp to 2 tbsp) in the sugar syrup, then use more soy milk. It’s always been a delicious time!

Lastly, it’s important to note that when you cook the boba, it’s not sweetened at all, so if you add the simple syrup separately from the bubbles, they won’t have absorbed any of that sweetness. I’ve found best results by cooking the tapioca pearls for an extra minute or so with the sugar syrup to be the best way to infuse some of the sweetness into the tapioca while also using the remaining simple syrup as a sweetener for the rest of the drink. Trust me, I learned the hard way!

  Yield: 2 servings

Vegan Boba Milk Tea

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This is a simple and delicious milk tea with bubbles that is what made me fall in love with boba! Based on the original Taiwanese milk boba tea, this is the veganized bubble tea that made me fall in love with this fun drink!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp Hong Kong style black tea (Ceylon black tea)

2 cups boiling water

1/2 tapioca pearls + water for the pot (use 1/4-1/3 cup per serving)

1 tbsp (13 g) sugar

2 tbsp (30 mL) water

2 cups ice

2-4 tbsp vegan soy creamer* (mine is sweetened, but if yours isn't, increase sugar amount to 2 tbsp)

Instructions

First brew the tea with boiling water and the tea. Since the tea leaves tend to be more finely ground in this tea, I prefer to stir the tea completely into the water, and then strain through a coffee filter. You can use a coffee filter in a mesh sieve if you don't have a coffee cone, or use a nut bag to strain the tea. Let cool or refrigerate while you prepare the tapioca.

In a small pot over medium heat, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Once at a rolling boil, add the tapioca pearls and cook until softened all the way into the centre (I tend to taste test to check). I have some quick-cooking boba so it only takes about 3 minutes, but I've had boba that takes 10-15 minutes to cook through. Stir so that it doesn't stick to each other or the bottom of the pot.

Once cooked through, strain and return to the pot with 1 tbsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of water. Continue to cook until the sugar is dissolved, and then transfer both the boba and sugar syrup to your two drinking glasses.

Add 1 cup of tea per glass over your ice, and pour your strained tea over the ice. Stir to chill the tea, then add 2-4 tbsp of vegan creamer (I use coffee creamer) to your desired milky consistency.

Stir and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have soy coffee creamer, use for your favourite non-dairy milk instead! My coffee creamer is sweetened, so when I'm using milk instead, I use 2 tbsp of sugar with the boba to make the syrup instead, then add about 1/2 cup soy milk to 1 cup of tea.

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Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee — PLUS infographic

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Have you been trying to find The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee? Have you been questioning what number of carbs are in your espresso?  Do you need to know which espresso is the very best to order, and which coffees you must keep away from?  Then learn on and take a look at the full infographic on the finish of this put up.

In this text you'll study: Carbs in espresso – why you could take note of the milk How to decide on the correct espresso – to maintain you in ketosis  Ordering keto coffees at espresso retailers My favourite espresso order – how one can save carbs AND cash Best sweeteners for keto espresso The greatest alternate options to dairy milk in espresso How a lot espresso do you have to drink? Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee – infographic

Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee – why you could take note of the milk

While espresso in itself doesn't have a damaging or optimistic influence on a keto weight-reduction plan, it’s the excessive quantity of milk added to the espresso store favorites similar to lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites that may probably compromise progress in the direction of attaining and sustaining the specified state of ketosis. I’ve stated it earlier than and I’ll say it once more…espresso is life! For many people, it’s one of many few issues that may wake us up within the morning and set the correct tone for the day! So whereas it might be advisable to ditch the milky lattes and cappuccinos on the native espresso store, I’m undoubtedly not advocating avoiding espresso on keto. The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee. Which is the best coffee to order? Low-carb coffee? Keto coffee? Dairy-free coffee? Click to Tweet How To Choose The Right Coffee To Keep You In Ketosis Where there's a will, there's a means which is why I current to you my final information to carbs in espresso.  If you might be noticing you might be knocked out of ketosis mid-morning however can’t perceive why when you have got been fasting … effectively, likelihood is it was your milky espresso within the morning that carb-loaded you out of ketosis. Being higher knowledgeable concerning the carb depend in numerous styles of espresso means which you could make a more healthy resolution when ordering a espresso or making one at house. LOW-CARB SWEET TREATS: Who else needs to get pleasure from events AND keep on observe? Get all of the wholesome low-carb recipes you’ll want – CLICK HERE

Ordering Keto Coffee at Coffee Shops I’ve created this helpful comparability chart (see beneath) that can assist you higher perceive the carb depend in numerous coffees which are sometimes bought by most native espresso retailers. The dietary values for this chart have been sourced from Starbucks, one of the frequented espresso franchises within the U.S. But you can find comparable dietary values at your native espresso store. A protected possibility is to order a freshly brewed black espresso. If black espresso isn’t your desire although, there's all the time the choice of requesting 1-2 tablespoons of cream to be added which then totals 1g carbs per cup of espresso. Not dangerous, proper?! My Favorite Coffee Order – how one can save carbs AND cash My go-to espresso order is all the time an Americano (lengthy black) with a facet jug of sizzling water and a facet jug of full-fat cream. What’s the new water for? Well as I add the cream to my espresso, I additionally add sizzling water. The sizzling water does two issues, it retains my espresso sizzling after the addition of the cream PLUS I handle to get 2 cups of espresso for the worth of 1 and the carbs in these two cups = 1g-2g complete. How genius is that? Almond milk can be an incredible possibility to enliven your black espresso because it comprises the least quantity of carbs which is able to then liberate your macros for the remainder of the day! Making Keto Coffee at Home If you like making espresso at house earlier than getting your day began, then it’s value taking word of some hidden carbs similar to pointless extra milk, some synthetic sweeteners and sugar alcohols that also elevate blood sugars. Even some sugar-free espresso flavoured syrups nonetheless include sweeteners that elevate blood sugars (trace trace, it’s maltitol), then run to your pantry and throw them within the rubbish. You’ll thank me for it. Step AWAY from the syrups! You could also be including to your espresso with out maybe you even realizing the carb escalation! The Best Sweeteners for Keto Coffee A whole lot of store-bought sweeteners that declare to be low-carb are the truth is not applicable for keto and can most probably throw you out of ketosis so be very cautious when studying the again of packing for elements. In specific, something with the phrases “dextrose” or “maltodextrin” must be averted as they act as fillers which spike insulin ranges. The two greatest sweeteners that you must add to your espresso are stevia and erythritol. They are keto-friendly and lack that horrible aftertaste that almost all different sweeteners are answerable for. Further studying: My Ultimate Guide To Sweeteners – which sweetener to make use of and which to keep away from. The Ultimate LOW-CARB Vegetarian Cookbook: Suddenly being a low-carb vegetarian simply acquired a complete lot simpler AND more healthy. Tasty nutritious meals, snacks and candy treats the entire household will love. – CLICK HERE

The Best Alternatives to Dairy Milk in Coffee While many people get pleasure from some milk in our espresso, it’s not all the time the best choice when making an attempt to make sure that macro counts do go over the every day threshold. Now, whereas there are solely 4g complete carbs in a 100ml serving of milk, when you prefer to get pleasure from having just a few coffees all through the day and are additionally together with sweeteners, you'll be able to see how this may shortly add up which implies that you’ll have to actually scale back your carb consumption in your meals for the day. This could be fairly a problem and is probably pointless to must battle with since there are nice alternate options to exploit that tastes nice with out the added guilt or stress.

Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee -great non-dairy milk alternate options

#1. Almond Milk

  The first possibility that instantly involves thoughts is almond milk which has already been talked about at the start of this put up. Always test to verify you might be shopping for unsweetened almond milk, many are loaded with sugars to provide it taste. #2. Coconut Cream or Milk

Coconut milk or cream can be an incredible possibility. Again, test for sugars similar to coconut sugar, it’s nonetheless sugar! For a scrumptious dairy-free coconut keto espresso, be sure you try my recipe. It’s not solely dairy-free but in addition gluten-free, paleo-appropriate with no added sugar and involves a complete of 4g carbs per serving.  #3. Keto Coffee Creamers with MCT Oils

Keto creamers that include MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) oils are additionally well-known to avid keto dieters and for good purpose. It is without doubt one of the elements used within the well-known “bulletproof coffee” which is often extracted from coconut oil and is extra simply digested inside our our bodies. The distinction in the best way the physique processes the MCTs contributes to energy being burnt and allows the physique to make use of the MCTs as a supply of vitality as an alternative of fats storage as a supply of vitality. If you might be unfamiliar with bulletproof espresso, it's basically a mixture of freshly brewed espresso with unsalted butter and MCT coconut oil which have related hyperlinks to greater vitality ranges and efficiency all through the day for these consuming it. There are many keto creamers on the market that embody MCT oil powder and oil that may be added to your espresso, shakes and even salads! #4. Unsalted Butter or Coconut Butter

  Butter has been launched within the bulletproof espresso motion however it will also be an incredible substitute for dairy milk in different espresso varieties similar to a latte. My Keto Pumpkin Pie Latte is a superb instance of this.  How Much Coffee Should You Drink? While The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee has established that espresso alone doesn’t have any damaging or optimistic influence on the keto weight-reduction plan, it’s clear that each one the added elements similar to creamers or milk and sweeteners can all shortly add up, particularly if you're within the behavior of consuming Three or extra cups per day. At the tip of the day, being conscious and educated to what you might be consuming, is vital to any profitable weight-reduction plan. As lengthy as you might be holding test of your every day macros and the edge to maintain you in dietary ketosis then there actually is not any prescribed quantity of espresso that one can or can not eat. Monitor how YOU reply. Everyone reacts otherwise. Some readers handle to remain in ketosis simply regardless of how a lot espresso they eat, while others could be knocked out with simply 1 or 2 cups.

Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Coffee

Reference: Starbucks Global Assets – Coffee Nutrition Information Why do some black coffees have carbs? You can view an analogous dialogue on carbs in black espresso in our Facebook group. So you'll discover {that a} filter black espresso has 0g carbs, espresso shot has 1g and an Americano has 2g. What offers? It all comes right down to the brewing strategies.  Coffee beans have fats, protein, carbs and fibre. How a lot results in your morning cuppa will depend upon how your espresso has been made. Spoiler alert, in actuality, the carb worth for all black coffees are fairly negligible. Filter espresso is made with sizzling water dripping by the espresso grinds, so negligible carbs come by from the beans. Whereas an espresso is made with boiling water pressured underneath strain by the espresso grinds, extracting extra of the bean than a filter espresso would. An Americano is 2 espresso pictures.  So now you perceive why some black espresso is zero and a few are 2g, the excellent news is, that almost all of those teeny weeny espresso grinds will find yourself on the backside of your cup and so little or no shall be ingested. Confused? But wait … there’s extra. Some carb values are calculated and a few are from dietary databases. So when you take a look at 10 apps, you’ll get 10 solutions for black espresso. Takehome message: In actuality, black espresso has negligible carbs. Phew. How Are Carbs Calculated By Food Manufacturers? Did you understand that carbohydrate values in a diet label are usually not really measured … however calculated? First, a portion of meals shall be examined for a way a lot fats, protein, ash, water and alcohol it comprises. Then the rest is calculated to be the carbohydrate worth. It appears just a little like this. 100g – (weight in grams of in 100 g of meals) = Total Amount of  grams of carbohydrates Hence there can usually be a discrepancy between what the label calculates a meals to have, and the way a lot it really has? PLUS the diet label doesn't take into accounts how a lot is absorbed by our intestine, how a lot passes by, and what settles to the underside of our espresso cup. Pretty complicated proper? Then, after all, there are diet labels which are calculated from diet databases. Reference:

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THIS IS JUST WHAT Superstar Nutritionists Eat per day

Sure, it's great to get advice from experts, but learning what these benefits do for themselves is the best secret we wish in on. You want to know very well what doctors do to remain healthy, what instructors do to remain fit, and what nutritionists eat on a day-to-day basis to gas their lives. learn more here https://celebrityinsider.org

In that soul, we reached out to three top nutritionists, a person who has Gwyneth Paltrow's stamp of approval, for the rundown on just what a "day in the life span" is similar to.

Elissa Goodman

Bio

A qualified holistic nutritionist, Elissa Goodman created the cleanse program at the vegan hotspot, Cafe Appreciation, the famed ultimate goal of healthy restaurants in LA, and macrobiotic M Cafe.

The Skinny

I start my day with a solid probiotic washed down with detoxifying lemon drinking water on a clear stomach (I favor Dr. Ohhira Professional Power or Renew Life 100 Billion). As well as the lemon drinking water, my first drink of your day is my Detox Tonic (a mixture of Tonix Coconut Drinking water Kefir, George's Always Dynamic Aloe Vera, Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar, the juice of 1 lemon, and a dash of cayenne). I take advantage of this to improve my disease fighting capability and to concentrate on gut health very first thing each day.

While my daughter gets ready for school, I'm making our matcha green tea extract lattes (I blend all the following in my Vitamix: 4 ozs. milk almond, 4 ozs. coconut dairy,1/2 tsp. organic matcha tea natural powder, 1 tbsp. of coconut essential oil, vanilla stevia, real vanilla natural powder, and cinnamon). Both of us love this grassy mix. It is not only filled with antioxidants, but it can help keep my energy and concentrate strong. The addition of the healthy excess fat (coconut essential oil) keeps me satiated until lunchtime.

To make sure that I'm getting my daily allotment of vitamins, nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants, I usually have a green juice sooner or later in your day. My go-to mix is a simple formula with romaine (great proteins for a green), celery, cucumber, lemon, ginger, and turmeric main.

If I don't possess a lunch conference, I usually make a salad-I start with a big scoop of probiotic sauerkraut and place it over mixed greens, and I quickly add every vegetable in my fridge, drizzle with pumpkin, walnut or avocado oil, and Herbamare seasoning. I end with a scoop of the best homemade vegan Faux Almond “Tuna” Salad.

In the mid-afternoon, I typically see clients out of my office at home and I like to share a cup of adaptogen Tulsi Tea (holy basil) with them. I put in a few drops of Omica Organics Stevia.

Family dinner is crucial in my household and everyone understands the best is Millet Falafel with Avocado Relish & Roasted Asparagus Salad. That is my notion of a perfect plant-based meal-and one which my entire family enjoys! It feels great to have them up to speed with healthy eating which is one supper we all concur on.

Dr. Frank Lipman

Bio

Integrative and practical medicine physician, writer of THE BRAND NEW Health Guidelines, and creator of Eleven Well being Middle, Dr. Frank Lipman spent some time working with Gwyneth Paltrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kyra Sedgwick, and Donna Karan

The Skinny

For breakfast, I have a smoothie with chocolates whey protein powder, avocado, blueberries, greens powder, and MCT oil. That's the best breakfast-it likes like dessert.

For lunch, I've organic poultry over a kale salad with roasted brussels sprouts.

Supper is same-protein and vegetables. ONCE I used to consume more grains, fruits, and sweets, I ran into trouble. I gained weight and my blood sugar was too much. Now I'm careful to remain away from sugars. In this manner of eating works far better for me.

For snacks, I might have a little dark chocolate or some chocolate chia seed pudding. We have a great formula at the wellbeing middle: 1 can coconut dairy, 3 tbsp. chia seed products, Stevia to flavor, 2 tbsp. natural cacao natural powder, 1/2 ripe avocado, and 1 tbsp. butter almond. Spin all elements through the Vitamix, and then allow it to sit down in the refrigerator for thirty minutes before providing. When people be concerned that eliminating glucose will feel just like deprivation, I just talk about this formula with them-it's delicious.

Lisa DeFazio

The Bio

Lisa DeFazio, MS, RD, is a respected nutritionist and healthy lifestyle expert, and on-air tv host that has consulted for Freshology (the food delivery service loved by J.Lo), Perez Hilton, and Form.

The Skinny

When I up wake, I start my day with an espresso and almond dairy creamer (I like the Vanilla Almond dairy creamer by Califa Farms). It likes just like a vanilla latte. I want my espresso and I love to awaken gradually while enjoying it, watching the news headlines, and returning email messages. I am not a breakfast time person. I can't stand to consume at 8 a.m. I do not pressure myself to consume because it is 8 a.m. and many people are eating breakfast time. I eat when I'm starving. I have a 9-year-old child, so I need to get him ready and drop him off at college.

After, I get back and also have juice or a smoothie. I get ready-made juices, like Development Protection, or make a smoothie with banana, almond dairy, vanilla protein natural powder, and a tablespoon of almond butter. I am given by its energy. EASILY eat a lot of carbs each day, I shall get sleepy.

Lunchtime is a salad with romaine lettuce, cherry tomato vegetables, diced chicken white meat, slivered almonds, raisins, cucumber, and a diced apple. I like balsamic vinaigrette dressing, and I might toss in a few simple croutons for crunch. I choose the basic crostini from the bakery and break them up as croutons. Or I'll have a turkey cover. These options keep me energized without weighing me down.

I have a snack only when I'm hungry. I buy ready-to-eat cleaned and slice veggie platters in the marketplace. I like jicama sticks, therefore I treat on that with hummus, or an orange, or Snapea Crisps.

ONCE I was single, supper was at 8, however now that I have a son and a spouse, supper reaches 6 p.m. I make four times weekly. I like to grab rotisserie poultry from the manufacturer (Gelsons is the best). Then, I make steamed broccoli, drizzle with essential olive oil and just a little garlic clove sodium, and rice. Another supper is pan-fried flank steak, oven-roasted potatoes, and a salad. I have protein always, starch, and veggie. AFTER I don't feel just like cooking food, I grab smooth tacos from Poquito Mas or Teriyaki Salmon Veggie Bowls from an area restaurant called Yogi's Barbeque grill. After supper, I do not eat a great deal as leading to putting on weight. EASILY need something nice, I would eat Red Vines licorice, fruit-juice bars, coconut or sorbet gluten-free macaroon.

Overall, I follow a dairy-free, mainly gluten-free Mediterranean diet-I'm Armenian and Italian so it is what I ate growing up. I like cheese and snow cream, however when I eat it I use in acne around my chin and throat, and I get bloated. THEREFORE I avoid all dairy products and my pores and skin are clear. I think better overall, much less tired once I avoid gluten, but sometimes I crave pasta or people from France pieces of bread, therefore I just eat it. I shoot for 1400 to 1600 calorie consumption each day, but I don't record my food. I could keep the monitor in my mind and estimation.

I don't consume alcohol. Wines provide me a headache and i think such as a zombie the very next day. Sometimes I'll have a margarita or cup of wines if I'm in the feeling, but usually, I'm the specified driver. I order cranberry juice with a lime often. Truthfully, as it pertains to beverages, I make an effort to have a container of drinking water in the automobile, therefore, i stay hydrated. I'll have an intermittent Sprite or Snapple Peach Tea. I avoid diet drinks-I only need the standard with sugars. The artificial sweeteners (Splenda, sucralose, aspartame, etc.) make me bloated and crave glucose. I think it's alright to involve some sugars if you work it into the daily calories.