Kelsey · Salt Lake City, UT

Lighter mornings start with one small glass.

I lost 14 lb in 4 months without a diet. One glass in the morning, lighter cooking, and a pinch of baking soda doing the heavy lifting.

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Kelsey
Articles

Baking soda, weight loss and the kitchen — honestly

What I actually do, why it works, and what it won't do.

Eat This, Not That: 6 Swaps That Cost Me Nothing
Mechanism

Eat This, Not That: 6 Swaps That Cost Me Nothing

Small trades that quietly remove hundreds of calories a day.

Crispy Without Frying: Baking Soda in the Oven
Kitchen

Crispy Without Frying: Baking Soda in the Oven

How roasted potatoes, chickpeas and cauliflower get their crunch with a teaspoon of oil.

The 10-Minute Walk After the Glass
Habits

The 10-Minute Walk After the Glass

Why pairing the morning water with a short walk doubled my results.

Banana Oat Muffins With No Butter (Baking Soda Does the Lifting)
Honest take

Banana Oat Muffins With No Butter (Baking Soda Does the Lifting)

A breakfast that tastes like a treat and keeps me full until lunch.

The Bean Trick That Made Me Actually Eat Fiber
Results

The Bean Trick That Made Me Actually Eat Fiber

A pinch of baking soda in the pot turns dry beans creamy in half the time.

Recipes

Lighter recipes with a pinch of baking soda

Every recipe uses baking soda as the working ingredient — for creaminess, crunch or lift, never for calories.

Banana Oat Muffins

Banana Oat Muffins

130 kcal each
  • 2 bananas, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup oats blended to flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda, cinnamon

Mix, fill 10 liners, 18 min at 350°F.

Creamy Sunday Black Beans

Creamy Sunday Black Beans

190 kcal / cup
  • 1 lb dried black beans
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, bay leaf

Soak overnight with the baking soda. Rinse, cover with water, simmer 60–75 min until creamy. Salt at the end.

Velveted Lemon Garlic Chicken

Velveted Lemon Garlic Chicken

320 kcal / plate
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • garlic, lemon, 1 head broccoli

Toss chicken with baking soda 15 min, rinse, pat dry. Sear 3 min a side, add garlic and broccoli, lemon, cover 4 min.

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Kelsey
About

Hi, I'm Kelsey.

Home cook in Salt Lake City, UT, not a doctor. I lost 14 lb in 4 months with the habits on this page — a morning glass with a pinch of baking soda, lighter cooking, and dinner done early. I share what worked, what didn't, and I keep the claims honest.

Nothing here is medical advice. If you have blood-pressure, kidney or pregnancy concerns, talk to your doctor before adding sodium to your routine.

FAQ

Questions I get every week

Is baking soda safe every day?

A pinch (about 1/8 tsp) in a large glass of water is a small amount of sodium — roughly 150 mg. If you have high blood pressure, kidney issues, or are pregnant, ask your doctor first. Never take a spoonful.

Does baking soda burn fat?

No. It calms morning bloat and makes lighter cooking easier. The weight loss comes from eating lighter, consistently.

When should I drink it?

First thing in the morning, empty stomach, before coffee. Once a day.

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