Confessions of a Coffee Drinker: The truth about Hydrogenated Oils

So I am obsessed with coffee, who isn't.  America love it! But, I have to say we love our creamer too. There is nothing wrong with loving cream except... the calories, and I don't do so well with dairy. So I started using Coffee Mates sugar free flavored non-dairy creamer....except then I looked at the label and read "HYDROGENATED OIL" (GASP!!!) 

Normally I would say "So what?? Whats the big deal? I have 1-2 Tablespoons a day!" but let's get  real, a serving size is 1 Tablespoon. Who on earth only has 1 Tablespoon!?  Well, after thinking about that I did the math. 2 Tablespoons a day for 365 days =  2.85 gallons of this processed crap a year!!!!!!I know disgusting right!? Well what's the solution? I know for me its not drinking it black! 

Have no fear... I saved the world!!! Ok well maybe I didn't save the world, but I did save hopefully a few people from clogging there arterial walls from Hydrogenated oils consumption! 

So I am making the switch to a creamer I found from Sprouts. Its called So Delicious Coconut Milk creamer for my coffee. Why? Because it only has 4 grams of natural cane sugar, 20 calories in 1 Tablespoon  and no HYDROGENATED OILS... (sighhhh) & it tastes great!!

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So what exactly are Hydrogenated oils? They are oils that are healthy in there natural state that turn into a poison undergoing processing. These natural oils that once were coconut oil, soybean oil, corn oil, palm oil are heated up to 1000 degrees and then injected with catalyst (nickel, platinum, aluminum). When these oils are at room temperature, they are now a solid. When consumed it clogs the arterial walls and scars them from the catalyst trying to pass thru, which your body will then produce cholesterol to heal it. Hydrogenated oils are the leading cause to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, & ADHD! Read labels & make smarted choices! Its not worth it to me. when I did my research it made me think twice about this nasty addictive chemical that is added to our foods, and to think children's food contain this poison too! changing my habits!

PS.. this So Delicious Coconut Milk creamer is amazing! :)

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It has always been a goal of mine to start a blog, I just never really knew if I would have the time, energy and the dedication to do so. See, I run a full time life. Between working, making time for the gym, and having a boyfriend (we all know how that can be LOL). But, that is just my personality, or as my mom likes to call me a hamster on a wheel, so its no surprise that I started a blog.

Hi my name is Kelsey Lawrence, born and raised in southern California,  I attended  Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, originally planning on a career  in the fashion Industry. But to my dismay, my life's path changed course. I now work in Commercial Real Estate full time, however, my true passion is fitness, health, & the latest fashion & beauty trends.

I am also a freelance Make up Artist. I have been pursing my artistry for the past 10 years, freelancing for companies like Stila Cosmetics and MAC. For more details visit www.klmakeup.com.

In the last 8 years I have become very involved with  fitness. I love to train and lift weights and try new things. Within the last 2 years I have learned so much about diet and eating clean to stay in shape. Since October 2011, I have competed with NPC Bikini Competitions, where I have placed top 5 in my class every show. Its simple train hard, eat clean and you WILL see results. I am always trying to better myself by keeping up with the latest in fitness, health, fashion & beauty. So now I can log everything I love and I hope you will love it too!!