Monthly Archives: November 2011
Sugar-Free Desserts and Breakfast Treats
Plum Applesauce (A Dessert) 2 lb. gala or golden delicious apples, quartered, seeded and left unpeeled 2 lb. red or black plums, quartered and pitted 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup maple syrup Cook all ingredients in a heavy pot, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally until fruit is very tender and falling apart1-1-1/4 hours. Force…
Natural Sweeteners to Replace Sugar
What are natural sweeteners and why they are preferred over refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup? Meredith McCarty defines natural sweeteners by the four advantages she believes they have over sugar: 1. They are derived from a natural source that may be organically grown. 2. They use relatively simple, chemical-free processing techniques. 3. They…
Dealing with Sugar Cravings
Factors That Underlie Cravings for Sugar For me, a lack of sleep is the biggest force sending me in search of carbohydrates. Besides lack of sleep, stress and emotional upheaval are also big factors that can send us to the cookie jar. Another factor that drives cravings is the relationship of sugar and protein. Carbohydrate…
Artificial Sweeteners
Today we must deal with a vast and confusing world of sweeteners and sweetener combinations. Store shelves offer a variety of natural and artificial sweeteners, as well as a wide array of packaged/processed food products that incorporate them. Sometimes these sweeteners also include sugar alcohols, an effort by food companies to take advantage of the…