Healthy candy alternatives by Savanna DeHay
We’re approaching that time of year when sugar-filled, chemical-laced candy becomes the centerpiece of every gathering, every meal, and every gift. While it is great visiting with family and friends, it’s easy to feel guilty for not partaking in junk “food” that negatively impacts physical and mental health. Here’s the thing: you should not feel bad about refusing harmful products, but you don’t have to completely abstain either. Here are four keto-friendly candy dupes made with ancestrally appropriate ingredients. Enjoy!
Today’s press releases
Congressman Simpson celebrates 50 years of the Hyde Amendment
Sen. Crapo lauds passage of Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Sens. Crapo and Risch move to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
Ada County GOP condemns sign thefts, calls out Rep. Berch and KTVB
Video of the day
Nick Freitas and Christian Heiens bring you five good reasons for the Republicans to keep control of Congress in the upcoming election:
I’m working on an article about the failure of the Idaho School Benefit Trust this week. The trust was meant to provide a cheap and safe alternative to conventional insurance for schoolteachers, but its failure has left teachers and districts holding the bag. Idaho Ed News has been covering this issue for many months, so check out their work for a preview.
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