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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 36- Support our sponsor: Try the new Natural line of Quest Protein Bars- "Underground Nutrition" Barry Cripps- Alyssa Palomares' "Sketchbook" blog- "'Stop Sugarcoating' Child Obesity Ads Draw Controversy"- "Play your carbs right" Recipes: LC Cocoa by Alyssa Palomares INGREDIENTS-6 - 8 oz. boiling water-1 tbsp cocoa powder-2 tbsp sweetener of your choice (I use Stevia in the Raw)-2 tbsp softened extra virgin coconut oil OR 2 - 3 tbsp cream-1/4 tsp vanilla extract-Dash of salt OPTIONAL:-Whipped cream, for garnish-1/4 tsp each cinnamon and cayenne pepper (WARNING: texture is a bit gritty if you add these; not sure how to get around it) INSTRUCTIONS:At the bottom of your mug, mix together the dry ingredients. Add the coconut oil or cream and stir into a paste. Add enough boiling water to cover the paste, and stir before adding remaining water. If desired, top with whipped cream.It is VERY important that you do not pour all the water into the mug at once, otherwise it won't mix neatly. *