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Lactation Cookies

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These lactation cookies are sooo delicious and they helped me increase my supply. In the beginning, I ate 3 daily, which really isn’t hard to do since they are so darn good! If you’re Breastfeeding, you must try these! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup cane sugar  1/2 cup brown sugar 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour  1/4 cup brewers' yeast 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats  1 cup chocolate chips Optional: add one or all! 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries  Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Mix flaxseed with 1/4 cup of water in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes. Beat butter, coconut oil, white sugar, and brown sugar together unti...

Heart Healthy Smoothies (3 recipes)

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Being that your heart is the one of the most important organs in your body, protecting is one of the best things you can do for your health. There are so many incredible foods that make it easy and effective for optimal heart health. Combining these nutritious foods into a smoothie make it so easy to make sure you get the nutrients you need for a healthy heart. The following recipes are absolutely delicious, quite simple to prepare, and most importantly… super healthy. Here are  three   Heart Healthy Smoothie  recipes that are delicious and packed with nutrient dense foods. Tropical Pineapple Green Smoothie Ingredients 2 cups spinach 12 ounces coconut water 1 orange, peeled 2 cups cucumber 2-3 cups pineapple juice of 1/2 lemon Method Blend spinach, coconut water, and orange together until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve over ice if your fruits aren't frozen. Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup water or ju...