Reducing sugar intake is one of the best steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Excess sugar consumption has been linked to various health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Thankfully, there are numerous sugar replacement supplements available that provide sweetness without the negative effects of refined sugar. Let’s explore some popular sugar substitutes and their benefits. … Read more

Your food portions will change from meal to meal, and day to day. It’s not only important for you to understand how to listen to your body’s hunger and fullness signals, but it’s also important for you to understand why your portion sizes change from meal to meal, so you can use those little insights about … Read more

Pumpkin Week may be over but the pumpkin party doesn’t stop here at AK. Especially when I just so happened to whip up a brand new snacking cake for all of your fall baking adventures. This beautiful, gluten-free marbled pumpkin cake is one of those desserts you’ll dream about for DAYS after making. It’s loaded … Read more

This is our best pumpkin muffin recipe! It’s easy to make, full of pumpkin flavor, and uses simple ingredients. They turn out beautifully every time! Inspired by our favorite pumpkin bread, these muffins are slightly tweaked to make 18 perfectly moist, spiced muffins. With melted butter, plenty of pumpkin spice, and pumpkin puree (yes, canned … Read more

Do you often find yourself overeating during the holidays? If so, you’re not alone, and we can help. Keep reading to learn how to stop overeating during the holidays. The holidays come around every year, and with them comes an influx of emotions. Some are exciting and nostalgic, while others are more overwhelming and stressful. … Read more

This easy pumpkin baked oatmeal is everything I want for breakfast on a crisp fall morning! It’s comforting, warmly spiced, and great for meal prep. If you love cozy fall flavors, you need this pumpkin baked oatmeal in your breakfast rotation! I’d be happy eating it every morning in October. It’s hearty, filling, and packed with … Read more

If you’re looking for a fun and spoOoOoky treat this Halloween, this Green Ooze Marshmallow Fluff Dip is sure to be a hit! It’s bright green, perfectly gooey, and deliciously sweet — a monster-themed dessert that looks like slime but tastes like marshmallow! With only a few simple ingredients and no cooking required, this dip … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. I transform this kid-approved Mexican-inspired layered taco casserole into a hearty meal in just 45 minutes. With layers of corn tortillas, salsa, refried beans, and veggies, this vegetarian taco casserole is the perfect midweek recipe the … Read more

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. “Recent reports of medical students performing pelvic exams for training purposes on anesthetized women without their consent”—or their knowledge—“have produced a firestorm of controversy and calls for greater regulation.” However, that “burst of public outcry” was in the mid-1990s. California was the first state to make … Read more