A quick reference for when you just want to find that coffee, that sweetener, or that ice cream machine again. Each one links to the page where I talk about it in more detail.
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| Product | What it is and why I use it | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks | ||
| Zevia | Zero-sugar soda with real fizz and flavor, sweetened with stevia instead of artificial sweeteners. More in Instead of Soda → | See it on Amazon → |
| True Lime | Crystallized lime packets. Mixed with water and stevia, they make a sugar-free limeade that tastes like summer. More in Instead of Soda → | See it on Amazon → |
| My instant coffee | The coffee I use for my daily cup, so there's no reason to stop at a coffee shop. More in Instead of Coffee Drinks → | See it on Amazon → |
| Electrolyte and BCAA drink | What I drink when I'm sweating a lot. Replaces electrolytes and adds amino acids, without the sugar and dye. More in Instead of Sports Drinks → | See it on Amazon → |
| Sweetener | ||
| My go-to sweetener | What I put in my coffee every day. Keeps the sugar and calories out and my blood sugar steady. More in Instead of Sugar → | See it on Amazon → |
| Protein and treats | ||
| Equip protein powder | The protein in my homemade ice cream. It turns a sweet treat into something that actually fills me up. More in My High-Protein Ice Cream → | See it on Amazon → |
| Coconut milk powder | The creamy base of my ice cream. Mix with water for coconut milk anytime, and it keeps for ages in the pantry. More in My High-Protein Ice Cream → | See it on Amazon → |
| Kitchen tools | ||
| Ninja CREAMi | Turns a frozen pint of coconut milk and protein into thick, creamy ice cream in a couple of minutes. More in My High-Protein Ice Cream → | See it on Amazon → |
| What I use to make beef chips | Makes the most delicious beef chips: crunchy, salty, and pure protein. One of the best chip swaps there is. More in Instead of Potato Chips → | See it on Amazon → |
| Electric kettle | Boiling water in minutes for coffee, herbal tea, or a quick cup of broth. Faster than any coffee run. More in Useful Appliances → | See it on Amazon → |
| Staying well | ||
| Elderberry immune-support capsules | Elderberry with zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and ginger. I take them through cold and flu season. More in Staying Well → | See it on Amazon → |
| Staying active | ||
| My pickleball paddle | Skip the cheap $20 paddles. This one you can start on and grow with, right up through advanced play. More in Get a Hobby → | See it on Amazon → |
I'll keep adding to this list as I find products worth recommending.