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    Self-Care for Seniors: 11 Meaningful Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body & Spirit

    Self-Care for Seniors: 11 Meaningful Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body & Spirit International Self-Care Day (24 July) is a wonderful reminder that taking time for ourselves isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. And self-care doesn’t have to be expensive, fancy, or time-consuming. It’s about small...
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    Sweet Without the Sugar: Irresistible Chocolate Treats You Can Feel Good About (and make at home!)

    Hi @Littleboy8 ! I tried checking and found that you could try cocoa butter as a substitute. It has a similar texture when set, but without the coconut, and it's often used in traditional chocolate making. Just make sure to check the label for additives. Let us know how it goes if you give it a...
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    I need a miracle.

    Hey Dawn! Thank you for trusting us with something so deeply personal. Please know that you're not alone here — we’re wrapping you in love, care, and strength. Whether through prayer, healing thoughts, or simply holding you close in our hearts, I know many of us will be sending all the warmth we...
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    Quick Sugar‑Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Image credit: https://thinlicious.com/ Ingredients (serves 4): 2 ripe avocados Unsweetened cocoa powder Sweetener (e.g. stevia) Vanilla extract (optional) Coconut cream or milk (as needed for consistency) Instructions: Scoop avocado flesh into blender. Add cocoa powder...
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    Introducing: Birthday Corner!

    Belated Happy Birthday @Anne69 ! Late to the party, but sending you lots of love and birthday cheer! 🎉 🎂 🥂 ❤️
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    Sweet Without the Sugar: Irresistible Chocolate Treats You Can Feel Good About (and make at home!)

    Sweet Without the Sugar: Irresistible Chocolate Treats You Can Feel Good About (and make at home!) You asked for it—so here it is! 🍫 After we shared our Top 10 Must‑Try Chocolate Desserts for True Chocoholics for World Chocolate Day, many of you reached out asking for delicious sugar-free...
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    Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Image credit: https://thebigmansworld.com/ Ingredients: ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp softened butter ½ cup allulose (or monk‑fruit sweetener) ½ cup sugar‑free brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg 1¼ cups sifted all‑purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder...
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    Sugar‑Free Dark Chocolate Truffles

    Image credit: https://lowcarbyum.com/ Ingredients (for ganache filling and coating): Sugar‑free dark chocolate (chopped) Heavy cream or coconut cream Vanilla extract Cocoa butter (for coating) Sweetener (powdered erythritol or stevia) Instructions: Warm heavy cream (or cream...
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    Low‑Carb Chocolate Lasagna (No-Bake)

    Image credit: https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/ Ingredients (serves about 16): Chocolate Cookie Crust: 2 cups almond flour 1 cup shredded coconut ⅓ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup low‑carb sugar (Swerve, Sukrin, etc.) 6 Tbsp butter or coconut oil Cream Cheese Layer: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)...
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    Keto Chocolate with Coconut Oil & Nuts

    Image credit: https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/ Ingredients (serves ~5): ¼ cup virgin coconut oil ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch‑processed if available) ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp stevia glycerite or ¼ cup powdered sweetener 1 oz finely chopped walnuts or pecans Instructions...
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    Quick Sugar‑Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Image credit: https://thinlicious.com/ Ingredients (serves 4): 2 ripe avocados Unsweetened cocoa powder Sweetener (e.g. stevia) Vanilla extract (optional) Coconut cream or milk (as needed for consistency) Instructions: Scoop avocado flesh into blender. Add cocoa powder...
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    Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate

    Image credit: https://vancouverwithlove.com/ Ingredients (makes ~20): 20 Medjool dates ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter (approx. 80 g) ¼ cup coconut oil (approx. 50 g) ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder (approx. 15 g) Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling) Instructions: Line a baking tray with...
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    3‑Ingredient Sugar‑Free Chocolate (Vegan & Gluten‑Free)

    Image credit: https://vancouverwithlove.com/ Ingredients: ¼ cup coconut butter (manna) ¼ cup coconut oil ½ cup raw cacao or cocoa powder Optional (for sweetness/flavour): 1 tsp maple syrup ¼ tsp vanilla extract/powder or orange or peppermint oil Optional toppings: Goji berries...
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    Introducing: Birthday Corner!

    Hope your birthday was just the beginning of a fabulous year @Carcum9! 🎂 🎉 🥂 ❤️ Sorry we missed the actual day!
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