Question of the Week- Avoid sweeteners when dining out! What sweeteners you should NOT grab for when dining out Sugar - Refined sugar goes into the bloodstream and upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin. Insulin which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level. Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets [Continue Reading...]
Peppermint Delight Shake
This shake is not only tasty, it's good for you. Packed with protein, fiber, Omega 3's, and multiple vitamins and minerals. Another great way to add in raw organic spinach which is not only good for you, it's good for weight loss. Peppermint Delight p3 1 cup rice, almond or coconut milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 3/4 greek yogurt 1 Tbsp. Flaxseed oil 1 Tbsp. ground flax [Continue Reading...]
Brownie Friday
Black Bean Brownies with Almond Flour by: Berenice Marquette Jurgens Phase 3 Stabilized, Phase 4 15 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained well 1/4 cup carob powder 2 TBSP cocoa powder 1 tsp instant coffee 3 eggs 6 TBSP almond flour 1 tsp Stevia Glycerite 2 Stevia packets 1/2 cup coconut nectar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond extract 3 TBSP cream 1 TBSP [Continue Reading...]
Hidden Sugars in Melba Toast?
Become a Label Detective: Melba toast may contain dextrose and/or maltodextrin. These are both on the hidden sugar list. Your ingredients should be flour, water and salt. Many are stalling or gaining when using this product. I recommend making your own grissini or buying it locally and completely avoiding Melba Toast. Some stevia brands also have maltodextrin or sugar alcohols. You have [Continue Reading...]
