Author: Lily

You’re not sick. But you’re not quite yourself, either. Maybe it’s the unexplained headaches. Or the nights you wake up at 2 a.m. and can’t seem to get back to sleep. Or the mood shifts that come out of nowhere.  Maybe it’s the fatigue that no amount of rest seems to take away. Or the mental fog that makes you wonder what’s really wrong. You’re not really sick, but you’re not quite right either.   Life doesn’t come with a manual exactly. And many women don’t realize that these symptoms often have a common cause: hormone imbalance. It doesn’t only affect…

Marcy’s weight loss success story started when she decided to join the Sugarfreemomtribe. She went from a size 12 to a size 6 in 6 months following the Midlife Macros™ Method! What is your age and where do you live? 52, Arundel, Maine How did you find SugarFreeMomTribe.com and when did you join? I have been following you on FB for YEARS and making recipes here and there. I decided the day before the MMM program started to try one final thing and give up because that is what my doctors were telling me anyway. Did you have any weight struggles before…

These Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Peppermint Patties are simple to make with creamy peppermints in the center and a rich milk chocolate coating. Perfect for a low carb lifestyle, sugar-free diet or Keto diet! Easy Sugar Free Peppermint Patties If you’re a longtime fan of York peppermint patties but living a keto lifestyle, you already know traditional candies are loaded with added sugar, artificial peppermint flavor, maltitol syrup, soy lecithin, palm oil, palm kernel oil, milk fat, and ingredients that just don’t align with a sugar-conscious individual. But good news. These Sugar Free Peppermint Patties deliver that creamy texture of peppermint patties, rich…

This is not your average fried fish sandwich! Making a crispy fish sandwich recipe Egyptian-style means big flavor, color, texture, bold Mediterranean spices, creamy tahini sauce, fluffy pita bread, and fresh veggies. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Why This is the Crispiest Fish Sandwich You’ll Ever Eat! Many people are familiar with a classic fish sandwich on a toasted bun with tartar sauce, but there is more than one way to make a fish sandwich! Life is short! Break out of your crispy fish rut and try the Egyptian version I love.This extra crispy fish sandwich recipe is inspired by a…

Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of healthy minerals and the perfect seasoning for meats, veggies, or even fruit. You can easily control the spice level here and either use a little or a lot on your foods. Even my older kids like sprinkling some on their meals. How to Make Jalapeno Salt This homemade jalapeno salt is exactly what it sounds like: mineral-rich salt blended with dried jalapeños for a simple but flavorful seasoning. It’s one of those small kitchen upgrades that…

Holy great sandwiches, Batman! Frenchi’s Deli as been on the list to try for a while, and for my birthday lunch we finally snuck into this little storefront on Hudson, just off High Street in Old North. Frenchi’s first opened there in early 2023, and a number of friends have recommended it highly. And, boy, were they right. From the outside, Frenchi’s is an unpretentious operation. It’s tucked between a Little Caesar’s and a smoke shop, and the interior isn’t fancy: big counters, a cooler, a rack of chips, a couple counter seats lining the windows. But we were warmly…

We’ve always known that our minds have a powerful effect on what goes on inside our bodies. One example is the placebo effect. In any given trial, the placebo effect can be as high as 30%: some people who get the placebo get the real result. This is mind over body. The Hallelujah Diet was built on the understanding that our body, mind, and spirit are all connected together. What affects one affects the others. So the mind can have a powerful effect on the body. And a couple of research studies have shown this to be remarkably true.  What…

Creamy orzo risotto with garlic, parmesan, and no cream involved! This easy weeknight dinner leans on protein-rich Greek yogurt for a luxurious velvety quality and nice tang. Plus, this one-pan pasta is on your table in 30 minutes or less. Photo Credit: Suzy Karadsheh My “Risotto” Shortcut Secret: Creamy Orzo Risotto If you’ve followed my cooking for a time, you know I have a deep respect for the risottatura method—the traditional Italian risotto technique of toasted grains and patient stirring that make risotto so comforting. But as a busy mom and cook, I also know that on a Tuesday night,…

Ever feel wired but tired, or notice your waistline creeping up despite no diet changes? These could be sneaky high cortisol symptoms in women—subtle signals from your body’s stress hormone gone haywire. Affecting over 70% of women during high-stress periods (per a 2023 American Psychological Association survey), elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, mood, and metabolism. This article breaks down what high cortisol means, its hidden triggers and dangers, plus four natural fixes to reclaim calm fast. Backed by medical insights, you’ll get actionable steps to spot and soothe it today.What Does It Mean to Have High Levels of Cortisol?High cortisol refers…

Cincinnati-based Losanti Steakhouse debuted a Columbus location this past weekend, in the former Taft’s Brewporium space in Franklinton! This is the second location for Losanti, which is owned by the Crown Restaurant Group in Cincinnati. The old brewpub space has been given a makeover in line with a classic steakhouse: low booths, chandeliers, small lamps on the tables. Like the Taft’s layout, the bar sits prominently in the center of the space. We were invited for a little preview of the restaurant with a limited menu. Here’s what we tried! We started with an Old Fashioned and the Bleu dirty…