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WSFL-TV: First Generation Cuban-American Mompreneur Offers Grant to Help Other Female Entrepreneurs
Cristie Besu is the founder of Eat Me Guilt Free, a healthy product line of snacks and sweets. The first generation Cuban-American built her own empire eight years ago, but it wasn’t easy. “Being a Hispanic female from Miami, we’re an up and coming city, but I think we’ve had...
SFBW: Miami-based Brand Eat Me Guilt Free Continues Expansion
The health and wellness brand has increased its staff by 400% in the last year. As the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to consider their eating habits, a South Florida-based health food company was ready to provide healthy, nutritional treats. Eat Me Guilt Free was established in 2013 out...
Daily Candid News: ‘Eat Me Guilt Free’ Brownies ! Better Than Any Protein Bar.
‘Eat Me Guilt Free’ creates guilt-free goodies — and usually guilt-free translates to ‘taste-free’ — so we were surprised when PR sent us a box of the ‘Party In Mouth’ and the brownies tasted like, well, brownies. These squares of goodness are low carb and protein-packed so they curb your hunger (20...
Taste Of Home: 21 of the Best Snacks on Amazon
Eat Me Guilt Free Protein Brownies High-protein, flourless brownies that you’ll actually love eating? Yup! And these actually live up to their name thanks to decadent flavors and at least 20 grams of protein per serving depending on the flavor you choose. David, a verified Amazon purchaser, writes, “The best high-protein brownie I’ve...
Forbes: 3 Food Companies Targeting The Growing Keto Diet Market
Eat Me Guilt Free makes high-protein, low-carb, low-sugar brownies, tortillas and breads that are also non-GMO and free from preservatives. CEO and Founder Cristie Besu is a registered nurse and sports nutritionist who started the company as a passion project. “Clients turned to me for nutrition and fitness guidance to help...
Momtastic: Gestational Diabetes Snacks For When Those Pregnancy Cravings Hit
Eat Me Guilt Free Eat Me Guilt Free is another option for low carb and high protein bread. They make alternatives to toast and tortilla wraps. We suggest loading them with veggies, eggs and other high fiber, high protein options to keep your blood sugar controlled and your body running smoothly. ...
KETOCONNECT: Ultimate GNC Keto Diet
Eat Me Guilt Free Brownie These are a healthier, keto diet and low carb alternative to the regular, sugar packed brownies not suitable for the keto diet. They’re mostly made out of wheat protein isolate and also contain some coconut palm sugar, but in comparison to other ketogenic diet sweets...
Thrillist: 13 Must-Try Latino-Owned Businesses in Miami
Eat Me Guilt Free Online and at Vitamin Shoppe and GNCRegistered nurse and certified sports nutritionist Christie Besu saw a huge gap in the baked goods market, where options were either stuff yourself with carbs or nibble on “brownies” that taste like sawdust. So she began producing this line of...
Food Network: Every Must-Have Pumpkin Spice Product Available for 2021
Consider this your complete guide to the essential pumpkin spice products you need to pick up this PSL season.
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The Real Deal by Retail Me Not : 10 Early Holiday Gifts From Latino- and Latina-Owned Businesses
Treat them with a sweet treat–or 12! This flavor packed variety box includes two Original Chocolate Brownies, two Galaxy Brownies, two PB Bliss Brownies, two Birthday Cake Brownies, two Red Velvet Brownies and two Tuxedo Brownies. Yummy!
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Delish: 20 Latinx-Owned Food Brands You Absolutely Must Know About
Eat Me Guilt Free is the brainchild of Cristie Besu, a proud Latina, registered nurse, and certified sports nutritionist. When her clients struggled with late night cravings for sweets, she found a solution through her high-protein, low carb, healthier alternatives to classic treats like chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and blondies. ...
E! Online: Basic Bitches, Here Are 13 Pumpkin Spice Snacks to Help You Pretend Fall Is Already Here
Eat Me Guilt Free Basic Girl Fall Starter Pack You are basic, hear you roar! What better way to celebrate the start of pumpkin spice season than by treating yourself to this bundle of goodies, including the brand's protein-packed Pumpkin Spice 2.0 blondies? Feel free to run amok, amok, amok!...
Good Housekeeping: 80+ Latinx-Owned Businesses to Support Today and Every Day
Eat Me Guilt Free Eat Me Guilt Free began in Cristie Besu’s kitchen when she was trying to find a solution for her clients struggling with late-night sweet cravings. A registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, she came up with protein-packed, low-carb baked goods that can be eaten anytime of the...
The Real Deal By RetailMeNot: 30+ Latino- and Latina-Owned Brands to Discover and Love
Eat Me Guilt Free Founded by Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist, the Eat Me Guilt Free product line was created in her home kitchen to fill a void for her original customers by crafting unique craft nutrition programs. Her baked products currently include Brownies, Cakes and Cookies. But,...
Miami New Times: The 17 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week
Saturday, August 7 A self-care movement is afoot, and Daybreaker's Galactic Disco at the Faena Forum is leading the way. On Saturday morning, the fun fitness event starts with a meditation led by instructor Agustina Caminos and set against sounds from Jared Bistrong, followed by an elevated movement class by Kira...
Spa & Beauty Today: July 2021 Editors' Picks
Enjoy your favorite snacks and dishes without the extra carbs and calories! This bundle is packed with protein and includes a loaf of protein bread and a pack of protein tortilla wraps. 12 grams of protein and under 200 calories per serving. Eat Me Guilt Free was founded by a...
Forbes: How One Mompreneur Is Offering A Grant To Help Other Female Entrepreneurs
On February 13, a day commonly known as Galentine's Day, Eat Me Guilt Free unveiled its first-ever "You Glow Girl" grant program. The grant is an extension of Eat Me Guilt-Free CEO Cristie Besu's commitment to empowering girl bosses just like herself.
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Thrillist: What You Need to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool All Summer Long
Pure coconut water when regular water just isn't cutting it Price: $21.99 per 12-packNobody can reinforce the importance of hydration enough when staying cool. But drinking regular water isn’t always the best way to get fluids into your system. “We lose a lot of electrolytes, potassium, and sodium when we’re sweating,”...
Aventura Magazine: Social Studies, Seen on the scene in South Florida
"You Glow Girl" Grant Celebration Who: Eat Me Guilt Free Where: Museum of Graffiti, Miami To Benefit: Eat Me Guilt Free Founder and CEO Cristie Besu celebrated the launch of her grant program in support of women entrepreneurs with a graffiti workshop led by Miami's very own Miss Reds. ...
STAYFIT305: Celebrate Global Wellness Day at Carrillion Miami
“One day can change your life” and lucky for you that day is this Saturday, June 12, Global Wellness Day. To celebrate, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is hosting a day of health, wellness, mindfulness, and fun for the community that is free, and open to the public with registration. The...
Fort Lauderdale Magazine: Every year for our food and drink issue, we ask for recipes from readers. Every year, you outdo yourselves.
The Dish: Eat Me Guilt Free’s Croutons Submitted by Cristie Besu INGREDIENTS 1 loaf of Eat Me Guilt Free protein bread ¾ cup olive oil ½ tsp Himalayan salt ½ cup fresh basil, chopped ½ cup fresh oregano, chopped Pepper to taste METHOD cut the bread slices long ways into...
NEWSBREAK: Move over, Whole Foods. Walmart of the Hudson Valley area is trying to steal the healthy-eating thunder.
Eat Me Guilt Free High Protein Brownie These high-protein brownies look pretty deceiving, and that's because they don't look nearly as packed with healthy ingredients as you might expect. "Walmart is a huge retailer, so it only makes sense that they are adding more better-for-you product lines to be part of the positive...
The Florida Villager: Eat Me Guilt Free Launches "You Glow Girl" Grant to Help Women Entrepreneurs Level Up
You glow, girls! Literally. Eat Me Guilt Free unveiled its first-ever “You Glow Girl” grant program on Galentine’s Day, Feb. 13, 2021. The grant echoes Eat Me Guilt Free CEO Cristie Besu’s commitment to empower girl bosses just like herself — after all, the Miami-based Cuban-American businesswoman created a bustling baked goods brand...
NBC 6 in the Mix: Fashion Fix: Mother's Day Gift Guide
Fashion contributor Kathy Buccio shows us the hottest gifts just in time for Sunday’s big day.
Forbes: The Best Sweet Treats for the Health-Conscious Mom!
Eat Me Guilt Free Mother’s Day Gift Box ($60) With two tea and bath bombs, a floral bouquet and Bloom planner, and six chocolate or rosé brownies, this set is the ultimate self-care kit for the chocaholic in your life. Created by registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist-turned mompreneur Cristie...
Boca: A Dining and Gift Guide for Mother’s Day 2021
Eat Me Guilt Free Created by local mom, registered nurse and sports nutritionist Cristie Besu, this line of baked goods makes for a healthy snack. The Mother’s Day gift box includes rosé all day brownies, a selection of chocolate brownies, bath bombs, tea bombs and so much more. Click...
Miami New Times: Mother's Day 2021 Gift Guide
Eat Me Guilt Free eatmeguiltfree.com Cristie Besu, a Miamian and former registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, has created a line of brownies, breads, and tortillas that contain more protein and fewer carbs than most baked goods. Mom will love the Mother's Day Gift Box ($60), which includes six brownies, two bath bombs,...
Fort Lauderdale Illustrated: 6 Essentials for a Perfect Picnic
Sugar Fix
Unwrap a sweet treat thanks to Eat Me Guilt Free’s new line of protein-packed brownies and other delights that are sure to keep your waistline slim. We’re partial to the Galaxy chocolate brownies ($36 for 12).
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Spa & Beauty Today: Behind The Brand, Eat Me Guilt Free's High-protein Baked Goods Are A Healthier Alternative To Sweets
A former ER nurse who also worked as a registered sports nutritionist, Cristie Besu was passionate about fitness and consulting on nutrition for clients. Her clients were struggling with late night cravings for sweets, so in 2013, Besu launched Eat Me Guilt Free—a line of protein-packed, low-carbohydrate brownies and snacks,...
Haute Living: 8 Decadent Mother's Day Gift Subscriptions That Convey Your Love, Month After Month
Eat Me Guilt Free Brownies Created by Cuban-American ‘mompreneur’ Cristie Besu, a registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, Eat Me Guilt Free brownies boast an unprecedented protein to carbohydrate ratio, and they are delicious. Perfect for the health-conscious mom who loves surprises, each brownie comes individually wrapped for portability. Eat Me...
Lifestyle Media Group: Biz Bites
Paying It Forward A recent event at the Museum of Graffiti affirmed a Miami-based entrepreneur's ongoing commitment to empowering women. Cristie Besu is the registered nurse and certified spots nutritionist behind Eat Me Guilt Free, a healthy product line of snacks and sweets that she launched in 2013 to satisfy...
Fort Lauderdale Illustrated: Picnic Perfect
Unwrap a sweet treat thanks to Eat Me Guilt Free's new line of protein-packed brownies and other delights that are sure to keep your waistline slim. We're partial to the Galaxy chocolate brownies. ($36 for 12). (eatmeguiltfree.com)
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AOL: 5 Protein Bars You Need To Try Right Now
I first heard of Eat Me Guilt Free from a friend, and instantly fell in love with their original brownies. When I heard that EMGF makes over ten flavors of brownies, including variety packs and subscription boxes I was head over heels. These brownies are the perfect size for snacking on the...
Ballerina Babe: Spring has Sprung, Gift Guide for Dancers
Spring has Sprung: Gift Guide for Dancers Eat Me Guilt Free Healthy Dessert Snacks Not that eating ridiculously sweet desserts is bad for you, but here’s an alternative for dancers like me with too much of a sweet tooth trying not to sugar crash in rehearsals. These prepackaged cookies and...
The Shrimp Tank: Sexy Marketing Headlines
Cristie Besu / President & Founder of Eat Me Guilt Free Eat Me Guilt Free began as a passion project – a very tasty one. Before Cristie Besu became the proud founder of the rapidly growing healthy-baked goods company, she was an emergency room nurse. Her curiosity for all things nutrition and fitness...
E! Online: 18 Amazon Items Our Shopping Editors Buy On Repeat
Eat Me Guilt Free Protein Brownie- Box of 12 We are obsessed with Eat Me Guilt Free brownies! They make the best snack and we don't feel a smidge of guilt when we eat them. With so many delicious flavors and at least 20 grams of protein in every brownie, these brownies...
Latin Business Today: A Passion for Food and Nutrition Turns into a Guilt Free Business
How do you turn your passion for fitness and nutrition into a successful business? Meet Cristie Besu, CEO and Founder of Eat Me Guilt Free, a packaged food company that produces healthy alternatives to traditional brownies, breads and tortilla wraps. In part 1 of our interview, Cristie shares a bit...
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: 60 Latinx-Owned Businesses to Support Today and Every Day
Eat Me Guilt Free began in Cristie Besu’s kitchen when she was trying to find a solution for her clients struggling with late-night sweet cravings. A registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, she came up with protein-packed, low-carb baked goods that can be eaten anytime of the day. Choose from brownies, cookies,...
The Spruce Eats: Our Favorite Women-Owned Businesses for Food and Kitchen Products
“I love a good snack, especially something sweet,” says Kristin Stangl, Associate Food Editor. But she also tries to limit her carb and sugar intake, especially during the week. Enter the low-carb, high-protein brownies from Eat Me Guilt Free. Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist Cristie Besu founded the company in...
Essence: 8 Healthy Snacks To Keep You Full and Focused While Working From Home
Indulge in all the brownies, cookies and snacks – because why not?! Created by Cuban American Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist-turned-mompreneur, Eat Me Guilt Free is a line of brownies and snacks, bread, and tortilla wraps offering a protein-packed, low carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier...
Miami New Times: Eat Me Guilt Free Founder and CEO Cristie Besu Celebrates Launch of “You Glow Girl” Grant Program at Museum of Graffiti
Eat Me Guilt Free Founder and CEO Cristie Besu celebrated the launch of the “You Glow Girl” Grant Program, in support of women entrepreneurs. The socially distanced event took place at the Museum of Graffiti on Thursday, March 4, during Women’s History Month. The evening began with welcome remarks by...
World Red Eye: Eat Me Guilt Free Founder & CEO Cristie Besu Celebrates Launch of “You Glow Girl” Grant Program at Museum of Graffiti
Eat Me Guilt Free Founder and CEO Cristie Besu celebrated the launch of the “You Glow Girl” Grant Program, in support of women entrepreneurs. The socially distanced event took place at the Museum of Graffiti on Thursday, March 4, 2021, during Women’s History Month. The evening began with welcome remarks by Besu, who shared the Eat Me...
Thrillist: 14 Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Miami
The luscious lips that adorn the packaging for Eat Me Guilt Free’s protein-packed baked goods reassure you that, yes, the innuendo you were imagining is completely on point. But so is the flavor founder Cristie Besu packs into the brownies, tortillas and protein breads she started making out of her...
SoFlo Health: EMGF Founder & CEO Cristie Besu
Cristie Besu shows us behind the scenes of how to make the new and improved Cotton Candy Brownie!
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Miami Living: Eat Me Guilt Free to Launch “You Glow Girl” Grant to Help Female Entrepreneurs
You glow, girls! Literally. Eat Me Guilt Free is unveiling its first-ever “You Glow Girl” grant program on Galentine’s Day, Feb. 13, 2021. The grant echoes Eat Me Guilt Free CEO Cristie Besu’s commitment to empower girl bosses just like herself — after all, the Miami-based Cuban-American businesswoman created a...
WBENC: Women Who Own It Series
Eat Me Guilt Free's CEO, Founder and #GirllBoss, Cristie Besu was interviewed by WBENC for their 'Women Who Own It' series! Cristie shares her experience as a women entrepreneur and offers advice for fellow women aspiring to build their own business! What inspired you to start your business? 'Like most...
Spa & Beauty Today: 2021 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Eat Me Guilt Free Cotton Candy Brownies The perfect gift for others or sweet treat for yourself, these brownies are packed with protein (14g each), low carb, non-GMO, and free of preservatives! Baked with ingredients sourced in Europe to meet higher quality standards, you’ll love the taste and texture of...
Hype Magazine: 30 New-ish Healthy, Fun And/Or Delicious Food & Drink Discoveries Worth Ordering Online Today
Created by Cuban American Cristie Besu — a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist-turned-“mompreneur” — Eat Me Guilt Free is a line of brownies and snacks, bread, and tortilla wraps offering a protein-packed, low-carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier alternative to traditional snacks. All products are baked in small batches...
Boca Magazine: Valentine's Day 2021 Gift Guide for Couples
Love at First Bite with Eat Me Guilt-Free We all want a little something sweet on Valentine’s Day, but there’s no need to feel guilty about it the next day, right? Trade in sweet nothings for real sweets with a box of Eat Me Guilt Free by indulging in brownies,...