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Xylitol

Carol’s Quick Tip # 44 Xylitol is a naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener found in fruits and vegetables. Our bodies can produce up to 15 grams of Xylitol per day from the foods we consume. Xylitol produces a lower glycemic response so it has minimal side effects on blood sugar and insulin. However, added to the…

What Sweeteners Are Approved?

This week Carol discusses what sweeteners you can use in cooking and warns about hidden sugars in food so be a label detective!

Quinoa Dish

This dish is great for the whole family and is good for P3 stabilized and P4. Begin with preparing the Quinoa, this recipe is from Bob’s Red Mill: “Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a 2 qt. sauce pan. Add 1 cup Quinoa, bring back to a boil, cover, cook over medium heat…

Choose Wisely: Butter

A big misconception most of us have heard is that butter is bad for you and that you should eat Smart Balance or other tub type “butters”. Many fall into the marketing ploys that these are healthier and better for you. However, just the opposite is true. Most of these margarine type spreads contain trans-fats…