Let's talk about drinks.
It's my favorite part of the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle!
If you're a soda pop, fruit juice, or energy drinker and can't stand water, I have GREAT NEWS for you! You don't need to give up your favorite bubbly drink to live a healthy THM lifestyle - You just need a smarter, healthier option. Instead of reaching for a drink loaded with unhealthy sugars, rather reach for something that will energize you! THM has a motherload of wonderful drinks that will bless your body and natural energy level immensely!
A great life skill worth knowing is learning how to drink to bless your body and LOVE it!
Let's talk about why we need to be aware of what we are drinking first.
Now, let's take a look at sugar in drinks.
Enough of the bad news, I want to share with you some amazing replacements for all the drinks above!
Trim Healthy Mama's GGMS Drink is also a great replacement for pop! It has a fizz factor to it and is so healthy and revitalizing because of these two ingredients, but don't let them scare you! You need to give it a try! It has helped thousands of women quit their pop and transform their health! You won't regret it!
Watch the recipe video here.
If you have the habit of buying a drink every time you visit the gas station, here is another healthy go-to option:
If you would like to learn more about all my favorite drinks that are absolutely delicious, easy to make, and give me loads of natural energy and keep my blood sugar stabilized, so I grow younger with a really healthy body, you can find more information about my one-of-a-kind course, Firm Foundation, here:
I'm here to help you live an energetic life, so if you have any questions or need support, I'm here to help you! Please feel free to contact me, by clicking the button below.
Blessings!
My favorite place to eat and buy all my THM supplies is the Trim Healthy Mama Cafe & Store in Tennessee. You can find the address here:
The cafe is a true gem because of the atmosphere and it's guilt-free because it serves drinks and food that are sugar-free, low-glycemic, gluten-free, keto-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and dairy-free and is truly focused on a HEALTHY and HEALING experience.
You may even have the pleasure of running into the Trim Healthy Mama authors and/or their families and getting a picture! This was a big dream come true for me!
Here I am with Pearl and her niece, Rashida, authors of Trim Healthy Mama.
For anyone who is following the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle, a visit to this Café is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! You never have to wonder if things on the menu will be on plan. You can just enjoy your time there in pure happiness!
Here is a breakdown of what you can expect when you go for a visit:
Drinks
From the hot Trimmies to the famous Sippers, Coffee, and Teas are all made to your liking. There are so many options to choose from, and they even have Zevia in the cooler.
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My first ever cup of coffee! | Matcha Ninny | My first ever latte! |
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June 2021 drinking my first cup of coffee ever made by Tiveria Johnson! | 100% organic, mountain-grown Guatemalan coffee | Singing Canary, my favorite sipper that healed my adrenals. |
Trim Healthy Deli Options
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Turkey & gouda cheese sandwich | BAM Cake | Spinach and feta quiche | Quiche in a pepper |
Baked Goods
Who doesn't love a coffee or tea and a muffin, or any kind of baked goods, when you go to a coffee shop?
Here are some wonderful guilt-free options:
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Dessert
At THM we can have all kinds of treats! And with so many mouth-watering options, why wouldn't we?
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Magic Salted Caramel Cupcake | Esther's Cake of Wonders | Chocolate cheesecake |
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Carrot Cake, Lemon Cheesecake, Blueberry Muffin, Chocolate and Strawberry Cupcake | Carrot Cake | Cinnamon Roll |
Products
Trim Healthy Mama makes it easy for you to stay on plan. They have a wide variety of products available to make your journey a success and they are all available in the cafe. Stock up on your Trim Healthy Naturals Skin Care, makeup, lotions, soaps, baking supplies, superfoods, sweeteners, protein and whey powders, crackers, bars, chocolates, cookies, cookbooks, devotionals, curriculum, plan book, starter books, and work-ins workouts. Trim Healthy Mama has blessed us by making high-quality products that are healing and safe for our bodies.
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Pro Tip: Bring a cooler, so you can buy extra and take it home!
You can also call ahead and tell them when you're coming and place an order, so they are sure to have what you need!
Also, they have all the THM products in the cafe for purchase, so you don't have to pay for shipping and you can get the THM membership given in the store if you have it! I really don't like to pay for shipping, so here I am stocking up on my favorite health food products. It's my favorite place to shop.
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People
Perhaps the best thing about the THM lifestyle is that it's not done in isolation, but in a community that is like family. We are like sisters!
Here are some of the wonderful people I met.
Three of Serene's daughters.
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| A cousin and two of Serene's daughters | Vange and Pearl's daughter | Candace |
This trip was an amazing experience, and it left me wanting to return again and again! I'm the type of person that only needs to visit a new place one time, but I make an exception when it comes to the Trim Healthy Mama Cafe. I felt like I was a queen! The workers are so sweet, and helpful and made me feel so special!
My dream is to see all the THM Cafés opened around the country! The Blue Butterfly Cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, is next up on my list!
If you have the opportunity to visit, do yourself a favor and DO IT!
I also wrote a great blog about things to do in Tennessee.
It's definitely worth the read!
Take a look here.
Blessings,
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One of my biggest passions in life is to live a healthy lifestyle. But that goes much further than eating a healthy diet. We need to look at everything that goes into our bodies AND ONTO our bodies.
Finding skincare products that aren't propped full of toxic chemicals has been a game-changer for me. These chemicals are endocrine disrupters and can mess up your hormones. Using a clean line of products has not only improved my skin but boosted my overall health as well.
One of the first places to start is by switching out your deodorant.
I have put in the stinky work for you and made my way through a healthy list of deodorants, and I have found a few to share that actually work well!
Let's introduce them!
Trim Healthy Deodorant
Trim Healthy Deodorant is the “EST” of deodorants. Allow us to clarify. Let’s start with it being the purEST. It contains zero toxic chemicals and artificial fragrances. It is the safEST because it is aluminum free. Sadly, most deodorants contain aluminum, which when absorbed through the sensitive lymph area right next to your breast, may be harmful to your entire endocrine system. It is the wisEST because it harnesses the natural power of extremely potent plant bioactives and earth minerals to neutralize odor-causing bacteria. It’s also the gentlEST because it contains no irritants like baking soda.
Shop for the Trim Healthy Deodorant here:
I talk more about this deodorant in this short video here:
Another deodorant that I really, really like is a spray and is called High Five.
What if you have tried the safe and natural brands and they still don't work for you? Have you heard of an armpit detox?
Shop for LimeLife's deodorants here:
If you would like to learn more about chemicals in deodorants, how to find a deodorant, and how to detox your armpits, I have an armpit health course that teaches you everything you need to know.
What do you think?
Are you ready to make the switch?
I'd love to hear from you!
Blessings,
Hello, Lovely!
It's time to get your “folate on” with carrots!
Organic carrots are sweet, crunchy, and delicious. They taste much better than non-organic ones.
I enjoy eating them whole, as the baby non-organic carrots are not naturally occurring and have chemicals along with them to keep them fresh.
When your peter rabbit carrots are washed, but not peeled, they help repair the DNA of damaged cells.
There are so many nutrients in the skin and just under the skin. That’s why it’s best to wash and eat your carrots, but not peel them.
Did you know that raw, whole, unpeeled carrots help balance hormones and rid the body of *excess* estrogen?
Raw, organic carrots with the peel left on, have hormone-balancing properties.
Whole carrots have compounds in the skin that help balance hormones, so organic carrots are highly recommended! You can get the hormonal balancing benefits without the side effects of pesticides and chemicals that conventional carrots are typically grown with.
Did you know that baby carrots are not naturally occurring? Some baby carrots are washed in chlorine to clean bacteria off of them. This is not good for your body and can have negative side effects.
Take a look at all these benefits:
What if I don’t have access to organic foods?
We CAN have non-organic. It is a personal choice based on what we are comfortable consuming. Pearl and Serene, the founders of Trim Healthy Mama, encourage us to buy the best quality we can afford. If you can't get organic, it's ok! It's better than going off-plan or eating junk food.
But bear in mind that they do not have the same healing benefits as organic carrots do.
Don't worry, I have some great recipes for you to try.
Charity's Carrots:
I love to eat carrots raw, sprinkled with sea salt!
Here is a super healthy recipe that is quick and easy for cucumber, but you can do the same with carrots.
Have you tried HAIRY carrots?
The fiber-y hairs found on hairy carrots help sweep away dirty estrogen, so it doesn't get reabsorbed and lead to hormonal imbalance.
Mamas, don't peel or cook carrots and be sure to buy organic to get all the hormone benefits out of this hormone-balancing veggie.
Pro Tip:
If you're not a carrot lover, just toss it into the blender and hide it in a protein shake.
If you're a chip lover or a crunchy lover, eat organic carrots with sea salt for a snack.
Carrots are a great food to incorporate into your THM eating plan.
Bonus Tip:
Raw organic carrots can fit into any THM fuel setting except Deep S.
Here are some examples of the meals I add carrots to:
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Are you ready to incorporate carrots into your diet? I hope this blog will encourage you to do so!
Remember if you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact me!
Blessings,
Charity
Before starting on my Trim Healthy Mama journey, I would never even have DREAMED of eating Okra, let alone even know it existed!
It's such a strange, exotic-looking vegetable, and it just LOOKS like it will taste bad!
Okay, to be honest, this one DOES look cute, but the real-life version had me questioning whether or not I was THAT committed to having a healthy lifestyle.
But boy was I wrong!
What IS Okra exactly?
Okra is a flowering plant with edible seed pods and it comes from warm climates like Africa and Asia.
Okra can sometimes be referred to as "lady fingers".
Okra is super rich in nutrients, especially Vitamin C and K1!
Okra is low in calories and carbs, but it does contain protein and fiber, which makes it different from most fruits and veggies. This makes it SUPER slimming!
Okra contains antioxidants, which defend the body against free radicals. It also helps protect the brain from inflammation.
There have been studies to show that Okra may lower the risk of heart disease and may have anti-cancer properties as well.
Okra also contains Vitamin B9, which is great for pregnant mamas!
Okra also has amazing benefits for your skin!
Take a look at all the wonderful things Okra can do for your skin:
With all these benefits, I think I want to eat Okra every day, that is why in the THM world, you'll see ladies doing Okra challenges. It really is so beneficial for healing and for slimming your waistline!
But how do you even cook this strange-looking veggie? How do I use it?
Here are some great ideas on how to hide Okra into your daily eating plan:
Why not try some of these great recipes:
Peanutty, Chocolaty, Banana-y Secret Shake - Biggie Shake (E)
This shake has a great taste and you can't detect the okra in it.
The key to putting Okra in shakes is using a great mixer like the Vitamixer and blending it a lot!
You can find it on page 482 of Trim Healthy Table.
Queso Chicken Bake (E)
This is my favorite casserole using okra where you can't detect it!
It's a firm favorite in my home.
You can find it on page 123 of Trim Healthy Table
You can see how I make it here:
Fuel Pull Air Fried Okra
Season with Smoked Paprika, Nutritional Yeast, and Onion Powder.
I air fry mine at 350 degrees for 15 min, stirring halfway.
Bump the temp up to 375 - 400 degrees for a few more minutes to get it a little crispy.
Chocolate Moisties Dessert
What? a vegetable in a dessert? You read that right!
You will find this recipe on page 321 of Trim Healthy Table.
Okra is such a versatile vegetable!
Have you tried it yet?
Do you have a great recipe to share?
I'd love to hear it!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and contact me.
I am here to help you succeed on your THM journey.
Are you feeling brave enough to try it? If you need some more information about this power-house veggie (and others too!) why not take my Vegetable Course?
It's a 31-Day course teaching you about 31 different vegetables and ALL the amazing benefits they have! Take a look by clicking the button below:
Blessings,
