Category: Healthy Living

Food, Healthy Living, Non-seasonal

NO SUGAR ALOUD – KETO Desserts To Buy

Erin Sluka

I was sent samples. May contain affiliate links. Opinions are my own.


To my Low Carb; Low Sugar followers! I found the best KETO desserts to buy and it is available on Amazon! I am aware this is not for strict KETO, but I am not on a strict KETO plan so I get to indulge in these No Sugar Aloud desserts!

I was sent the Brownie Mix, Golden Cake mix and OhSome Bread mix. Tonight I have baked up the brownies and my husband and I have both enjoyed ours!

The brownies are made with certified gluten free almond flour, no sugar added premium Belgian chocolate, and organic peanut butter. So far so good. Let’s learn more about the ingredients – No Sugar Added , No Artificial Sweeteners, No Bitter Aftertaste, Gluten Free, No Milk, Egg Free, Vegan, Keto Friendly, Paleo Friendly, Diabetic Friendly, No Artificial Anything.

Making these takes 10 minutes to bake in oven or 90 seconds in the microwave and some cooling time. You won’t need any oils, eggs or butter – just water!

As you can see by reading the label that net carbs is only about 3g. If you bake with almond four and stevia blends then you already may wonder how the consistency is. It is fantastic! The peanut butter icing makes it and I love the crunch of the nut topping.

Here is a tasty tip. I have a KETO vanilla ice cream I love that also has no added sugars. So, stretch these cakes to last longer by spooning half a brownie into a bowl (or a whole one if you can with your micros or a cheat night) and top with vanilla ice cream. If I am eating the brownie later on I nuke it about 12 seconds so it is super soft and add my ice cream. O-M-G!!

Whether you desire cake, bread or brownies, No Sugar Allowed is a great dessert on have on hand. The next Amazon order you do, have these KETO desserts in your cart ready to arrive! The price point reflects the ‘bread can only be done with premium ingredients, is mixed in small batches by hand by a professional chef. Plus everything is in the box including the baking tin’.

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Food, Healthy Living, Non-seasonal

Healthy Juices from Garden of Flavor

Erin Sluka

I was sent samples. Opinions are my own


Juice is not created equal! In most cases you get juice with a list of their good health claims along with potential concentrates of pesticides and herbicides that may have been used during the growing process. In order to make the healthy juices, Garden of Flavor only use USDA certified organic produce in their juices.

Garden of Flavor has Cold-Press Juices, Juice Cleanse and Energy Elixirs. The juices are never heated or cooked, so they retain all of the living, breathing enzymes, chlorophyll and oxygen our bodies crave. Cold pressing, with slow pressure, extracts the maximum amount of juice, nutrients and enzymes from the organic produce. This helps with absorption. You get real fruits, vegetables and edible plants without any processing and bottled in its most natural state.

The line includes over 25 different flavors such as: Goji Pineapple or AppleAde, Green Harmony, Mean Greens, Twisted Roots, White Knight, Turmeric Tonic, Reishi Pear, and Aronia Berry.  Select flavors also include living probiotics. 

The juice cleanse consists of six juices per day for the desired number of days. I have to admit, if you have never juiced or drank juicing blends minus all the additives and added sugars you need to get used to the taste. Those that know how amazing you feel after day 1 suddenly tolerate the taste very well. So, as you get used to juicing I recommend mixing flavors. I love the Mean Green taste so I mix Twisted Roots with it.

So half a bottle of each = 1 bottle and then save the other half mixtures to mix in other combinations in the day. Once you open a bottle you really want to drink that bottle within 24 hours (remember there is no preservatives let alone other additives).

The other option of juices you can take advantage of from Garden of Flavor is the Cold Pressed Energy. Pear Reishi is my favorite!

These Energy blends are organic cold-pressed juices with living probiotic cultures and sustained energy of Guayusa which delivers 100mg of natural plant-based caffeine. Your gut will thank you as you get the natural energy without a crash no can of ‘energy drink’ could ever come close to providing you.

You can find Garden of Flavor juices at your local Whole Foods and health stores!

Healthy Living, Non-seasonal, Pets Products

How to Train Your Dog Using Sound Aversion

Erin Sluka

I was provided sample. Opinions are my own

We adopted Maya September of 2017. She is a Whoodle (Standard Poodle and Wheaten Terrier) and is incredibly smart. Teaching her tricks like sit, shake and dance were natural for her. The problem with a smart dog is she thinks she can outsmart us. She will purposely ignore us-even turn her head away as if to say “I can’t hear you…”. This is stressful when outside because she will wander and not come back or come inside on our command.

We have tried punishments, treats and she still wants to listen only on her terms. Then we got the Doggie Don’t device and overnight she began to listen and without hesitation. This is how to train your dog using sound aversion and it is working well on Maya and her new sister, Leah.

Click video below to see how Maya will now ‘Come’ on command and I don’t even have to use the sound anymore……

With the Doggie Don’t device it makes a (very) loud sound dog’s do not like. I show it in the video above, but you know the sound a taser makes? It is like that and you can hold down for a long play sound or just tap the button for a short, loud audible and that usually is enough so the neighbors shouldn’t get too annoyed-lol.

The sound gets your dogs attention. Eventually, you should be able to say your commands and not need to use your device. Be consistent to change behaviors. Say your command, use your device properly and reward your dog for good behavior to transform your dog into a well-behaved and socialized pup.

It is important to note that this is not a crutch! You use this to teach voice commands and the goal is to eliminate the device so they respond to your voice and words. For example, if your dog runs through the front door and heads towards the road you may not have the Doggie Don’t readily nearby. You would want your dog to stop instantly as you yell your command or they may keep running toward the road. Never use a device as the only command, but rather as a training tool until training is complete.

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Everything Men Need To Know About Testicular Cancer

Erin Sluka
Photo by Urmi (License: Creative Commons BY)

As we welcome in the cheerful season of spring with refreshing rain showers and the budding of new flowers, we’re also provided with an opportunity to step back and focus on optimizing our health. With April being Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, it allows men (who historically have a disconnect from their health) the time to learn more on warning signs, treatment, and effects the disease has on their daily routines. With early detection being as detrimental as it is, a month centered around awareness will give many the information that could possibly be a matter of life or death in the long run. Read below for all the information you need to know about testicular cancer.

Signs & Symptoms

Catching these warning signs (at an early stage) can be tricky. Testicular cancer symptoms tend to appear mildly, and easy to write off, so it is important to be familiar with your body and what presents as abnormal!

The most common symptoms that typically gets men into the doctors office is the formation of a lump on the testicals or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Other signs to be on the look out for are back pain, dull aches in the abdomen, a sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum, or an enlargement or tenderness in the breast area. If you experience any of these symptoms, especially for over two weeks, you should visit your physician immediately.

Potential causes

There are no proven causes for testicular cancer, however there are factors that may put you at a greater risk to become diagnosed. Testicular cancer tends to affect younger men between the ages 15 and 44 (however, it can occur at any age). Abnormal testicle development can also negatively impact your odds.

Treatment

As with many cancers, the extent of the treatment depends on the stage your cancer is diagnosed in. However, throughout all stages, doctors tend to recommend removal of the cancerous testicle. After surgery, you will either be closely monitored with regular physical exams or treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. However, if your cancer has spread to other parts of your body, the treatment will become more aggressive, making early detection even more important for survival.

Effects on You

A question that lingers in most patients heads is how will this affect their day to day life once they overcome the cancer. Many fear that since they had cancer in one testicle, they are bound to have it in the remaining one. Others focus on the impact the treatment will have on their sex drive, fertility, and erections. While cancer survivors are twice as likely to receive “second cancer”, with the right information and awareness, survivors will be well equipped to catch it in the early stages and fight off the new cancer with greater odds. In regards to sex drive, a loss of labido is completely normal, and may not even be permanent. Luckily, there are many ways to treat a decrease in sex drive to help provide the most normal transition into your romantic relationships. However, if you’re struggling to hold an erection read how you can prevent and treat erectile dysfunction. Chemotherapy can also temporarily damage sperm, while high dosages and removal of both testicles will cause infertility. It is highly recommended to preserve your sperm prior going through treatment.

Knowledge is power, and becomes your greatest weapon of defense with diseases such as testicular cancer. Spreading awareness is the best way to support, battle, and ultimately eliminate testicular cancer.