Try Blood Sugar Balancing Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day!
What better way to celebrate the day of (self) love than with lots of chocolatey treats? Luckily for us, there are recipes that can curb your sweet tooth in a more beneficial way.
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A Tip & Trick To Make Your Smoothie Blood Sugar Balancing!
Last week, I posted the above photo on our Instagram, and it drew some attention. In fact one person asked outright: you can put an Empower Bar in your Smoothie?!…
An Anniversary Video Message From Me!
Hi guys! So given that today is actually the year anniversary of when Gratisfied was founded, I wanted to make this email a little more personal with a video. First…
Do These Healthy Snack Situations Sound Familiar??
In a recent giveaway post, hundreds of people commented on why having a healthy snack on hand was important to them. Reading over every single one, it reaffirmed my reasoning for starting this brand and bringing the most blood sugar balancing bars to the market:
If I Could Encourage ONE Thing For Blood Sugar Balance
I recently appeared on CBS 6 Virginia This Morning to discuss getting your blood sugar back on track after an indulgent holiday season. Not only does the overconsumption of carbohydrates and sugar lead to blood sugar imbalance, but so does overeating in general.
Why I’m So Gratisfied For You!
As 2019 comes to a close, and we are quickly approaching the year anniversary of Gratisfied’s launch, I find myself reflecting on the past 11 months. First and foremost, I am so…
Customer Q&A: What’s The Deal With Monk Fruit?
I recently got a question from a customer about Monk Fruit. I loved that she reached out, and if you are curious about anything from an ingredient, to our mission,…
What You Need To Know About “Natural Flavors”
Years ago, I heard a rumor that seeing “natural flavors” on a food’s label could mean the juice from a beaver’s butt (I kid you not, and now I know…
Grain-free Dairy-free Pumpkin “Cheesecake” Bars with Empower Bar Crust
Gratisfied’s Head of Production Jenna and I love breaking out of the Empower Bar baking mold from time-to-time to get a bit more creative. These dreamy pumpkin “cheesecake” bars which incorporate Empower Bars in the crust is a recipe we are so excited to share with you!
Does This “Hanger” Scenario Sound Familiar?
Last week, I attended a local, day-long event for entrepreneurs. The schedule consisted of back-to-back panel discussions with a lunch break in between. As soon as I saw lunch would…
Struggle With Night-time Snacking and Sugar Cravings?
If you are someone who struggles with overconsumption of food at night, or what feels like an uncontrollable sweet tooth before bed, it likely has nothing to do with willpower.
The Reason WHY Behind These Two Ingredients
When I developed the recipe for the Empower Bar, I did so with intention. The values I uphold for clean ingredients, blood sugar balance, and nutrition in general all factored…
Apple Thyme Crisp with Empower Bar Crumble
This is why I love these bars so much - they are so versatile. From being enough on their own in bar form to their delicious ability to dress up a dessert, you can't go wrong. Not to mention they bring with them the beauty of blood sugar balance!
This Is How Emotions Affect Metabolism and Digestion
Learning all about the role that our minds play in digestion and metabolism hammered home the idea that optimal nutrition is not only about what you eat, but also how you eat.
The Food Quote That Really Inspired Me
Many of my anecdotes these days starts with “I was listening to a podcast…” as I get a lot of my inspiration for health, wellness, and life from the likes…
Here is How to Empower Your Meal Prep
For many, meal prep is such an important component to healthy eating during a busy work week. Often however, it can seem a bit daunting, and perhaps not really how we want to spend a Saturday or Sunday. My biggest tip comes in the form of a good ole' fashioned mindset shift