Makes 18

½ cup Almond Meal
½ cup Walnuts
½ cup Coconut
½ cup Apricots finely chopped
½ cup Muesli
¼ cup Water

1. Simmer apricots in water until it has evaporated.
2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
3. Process until mixture binds together.
4. Roll into balls.
5. Place in the freezer or refrigerator.

You can easily switch out some ingredients for others you have a preference for. If you like a stronger flavour use another ¼ cup apricots.

Recently I have been doing a bit of research about artificial sweeteners, and I have found some very interesting information.

I've always known they are not all equal, however I've now learned that for some people, some can have quite far-reaching effects.

Since going through menopause I have had issues with anxiety off an on which has prompted me to look at what I'm eating, the foods that help anxiety and those that hinder. What I've discovered has been very, very interesting.

As a teenager I often (actually very often) used to have people say to me, "Smile, it can't be that bad".

In fact it was that bad. My mother had died when I was 12 and looking back, I was a depressed and grief-striken teenager and young woman.

Unable to enjoy life as others could, I was stuck in my pain; I had been unable to move through or beyond it.

The more I heard this, the more I thought here was something terribly wrong with me.

​During stressful times there are many natural
​products that can help bring a sense of peace and calm to your life.

You may or may not know that I'm not one to take prescription medicines unless I really have to, so I'm always researching and testing to find what works.  

In this day and age we have so much information literally at our finger tips, it's easy to access what we need. Always remember to research the contraindications, side effects and recommended doses of any supplements.

In the lead up to, and during menopause, I have suffered from anxiety, which at times has been most unpleasant.

Being someone who does not like taking prescription medications, and someone is sensitive and who has had reactions to many, both prescription and non-prescription (as my father did), I prefer to explore and learn natural and holistic remedies. 

Of course this takes time and effort. 

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Makes 21

​½ cup Almond Meal
½ cup Dates
½ cup Pumpkin Seeds
½ cup Flaxseeds
½ cup Coconut
⅛ cup Water
5 tbsp Peanut Butter

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor.
2. Process until mixture binds together.
3. Roll into balls.
4. Place in the freezer or refrigerator.

You can easily switch out some ingredients for others you have a preference for.