Teeccino Caffé

 

Sound too good to be true?  Think again!  I can tell you first hand, that this amazingly robust, caffeine-free blend of all-natural ingredients, produced by Teeccino Caffé, which is completely sugar-free, tastes absolutely decadent.  This company is committed to providing non-addictive (caffeine-free) beverages that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

I’ll bet you never knew that 20% of the population is caffeine sensitive!  I learned on their website, that some of the dangers of caffeine include:

• Elevated stress hormones
• Triggering of hypoglycemia & increasing of appetite
• Aggravating Insulin Resistance Syndrome, which can lead to the development of type 2 Diabetes 

The benefits of drinking caffeine free, Teeccino are endless!:

No processing, no chemical residue

High in heart-healthy potassium and soluble fiber

Natural energy boost – from nutrients, not stimulants

Alkaline – helps reduce acidity and restore alkaline balance

Rich in inulin, a soluble fiber in chicory root, that helps improve
digestion and elimination plus increases the absorption of calcium and minerals.

 

I know you’re probably thinking…if something is THAT good for me, it cannot possibly taste as good as typical Starbucks…and you’re right…

THIS IS SOOO MUCH BETTER!

Thanks to Elizabeth at Teeccino, I got to sample all the flavors so I could tell you about the first hand!!  There was Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut, Almond Amaretto, Original, Java, Mocha, Chocolate Mint and the three Maya flavors: Chocolaté, Chai, and Caffé. 

My very favorite was definitely the Chocolate Mint:

Holy COW was this stuff awesome.  It barely even needed sweetened!  That says alot if you know me at all.  The sweeter, the better.  The peppermint & chocolate combination has got to be the greatest duo ever.  This flavor is 75% organic, and very versatile!  Surprisingly, Teecino came up with several creative recipes for using this coffee!  This was an 11 on a scale of 1-10.

My second favorite was a tie between Vanilla Nut & Almond Amaretto.  But really, could you honestly go wrong with either of these on-point descriptions?

“The creaminess of organic vanilla highlights rich, smooth body which is accented with golden roasted almonds, tropical nuts, and lightly sweetened with dates & figs.”

OR

“A rich, unmistakably Italian blend with aromatic, intense body deepened by golden roasted almonds and accented by a hint of summer fruits with the distinct flavor of Amaretto.”

Never have I tasted such richness in a cup of coffee.  And knowing that what I was putting into my body was a HEALTHY alternative, made it even sweeter

Check out the Nutrition Stats!:

You’ve got to try them out! 

You can shop & order online, here! Or locate a store near you, here!

Giveaway Winner & Hump Day!

Good morning!  I hope all of your days started out well!  I know mine did!  I woke up to a beautiful breakfast of:

Greek yogurt with frozen berries & fiber one sprinkles

Looks like we’ve got a winner for the applesauce giveaway from last week:

Jess from Jess Likes It Hot said:

“Ahh yayy!! I really want to try mixing the apple sauce with cottage cheese soon! And looove that its a complex carb which gives me some extra energy in my day”

Congrats, girl!  Please email your mailing address to freckledfoodielove@gmail.com and Musselman’s will be sending some goods your way soon!

Last nights eats were VERY random, let me warn you ahead of time.

Miguel’s Salted & Honey Roasted Plantain Strips

Not exactly nutritional all-stars, but they were mighty yummy

I snacked on these with a Jonagold when I got home as a pre-bike workout.  I biked for about 2 hours total burning 650 calories.

After biking, I steamed some broccoli slaw in the microwave, topped it with 1/2 C. (50 calories, 0g of fat) of this awesome sauce:

Light Ragu

The flavor was insane for being a “light” sauce.  I could really taste the sweet basil.  It was awesome!  I also topped the bowl off with about 3/4 C. of fat free cottage cheese.  It was kind of off the cuff for a meal, but it ended up reminding me of the way lasagna tastes!  With the red sauce and riccotta cheese mixed!  SOOOO yummy.  And the sauce was perfectly sweet.  I will be remaking this soon   Foodie success!

Dessert was a deep chocolate Vitatop:

 

Chocolatey goodnesss.

After showering, I sat down to relax and enjoy the Biggest Loser.

 

I’m pretty sure these two are my favorite:

Sam & Koli

They seem to be so sweet & genuine.  Willing to do whatever it takes. 

I packed my lunch for today:

Dr. McDougall's Split Pea Soup

NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size 1 cup, 245g
Servings Per Container about 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 100
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 420mg
Total Carbohydrate 19g
Dietary Fibers 7g
Protein 7g

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Sliced yellow peppers.

Tata for now!  Have a great Hump Day!