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…

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What am I Doing Wrong?

Question of the Week with Carol: Keeping a Food Journal is Essential to your success! What am I doing wrong?  Carol discusses the need to keep a thorough food journal throughout phase 2 and 3.  This is important because if you experience of gaining or stalling, we can quickly help you identify what changes need…

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Healthy Choice Granola

Phase 3 Staibilized I used to love granola for breakfast and then I learned how much sugar was in granola and I stopped eating it. And here I thought it was a healthy choice! But now I can have it again! With the right ingredients and the proper preparation, granola is healthy. I purchase all…

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Quinoa Spanish Rice

Spanish “Rice” (stabilized P3 – P4) 1 cup quinoa, soaked for 15 minutes and drained 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 1/2 C. organic chicken broth 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 C. green and red peppers, chopped 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (4 oz) can chili peppers 1/2…

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