tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post6872124180752338016..comments2023-09-18T21:06:22.770+10:00Comments on A tiny bit marvellous: The sweetest thingRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12473761771027512737noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-53938238704978973112012-02-20T15:09:13.185+10:002012-02-20T15:09:13.185+10:00I need to cut out sugar for Lewis as he has candid...I need to cut out sugar for Lewis as he has candida. Sugar alcohols are ok though (and tooth friendly too as cavity forming bacteria don't feed on it). I made lovely black bean chocolate and orange cupcakes for his birthdayHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228135287473960273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-2843717201941241162012-02-17T17:23:11.725+10:002012-02-17T17:23:11.725+10:00Oh you're much more dedicated than me Heather....Oh you're much more dedicated than me Heather. I'm happy to keep on using sugar in baking but just to bake a lot less often! I will definitely check out Stevia, thanks for the info.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473761771027512737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-44423488212625135342012-02-17T16:26:46.913+10:002012-02-17T16:26:46.913+10:00I'm not into artificial sweeteners either (exc...I'm not into artificial sweeteners either (except for me its coke Zero, but I'm breaking that habit due to bpa lining in the cans and my avoiding plastic, if I got it in glass though.....). Stevia is completely natural - you can probably buy the plant at the nursery. Stevia powder is just the ground leaves. I am experimenting with erythritol (a sugar alcohol)at the moment in baking but it gives a bit of a cooling effect like menthol.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228135287473960273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-88600821341783197912012-02-15T21:41:28.100+10:002012-02-15T21:41:28.100+10:00Thanks for the recommendation Heather, I have hear...Thanks for the recommendation Heather, I have heard of that book and will certainly check it out of the library. I'm not a fan of artificial sweeteners (diet caffeine-free Coke aside) so don't want to start down that road. I don't think I want to be 100% sugar free as I do love a good cupcake and I believe creme eggs have a spoonful or two of the white stuff but I definitely want to radically cut back. I may have to lean on you as I get further into this!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473761771027512737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-29961712829277684452012-02-15T20:17:04.608+10:002012-02-15T20:17:04.608+10:00Rachel, we went through this last year. First thi...Rachel, we went through this last year. First thing to realise that its the fructose that is the bad bit of sugar. Fructose doesn't elicit an insulin response, so whilst it might be good for diabetics, it means all those fructose calories are turned straight into fat if not used. Glucose, maltose and lactose sugars are OK though so if you get a sugar craving, drink a glass of milk. Get the book "Sweet Poison" by David Gillespie out of the library. It will change your life. Almost 5 months later, hubby is still sugar free and I am mostly too. He has also lost about 10kgs. Your tastebuds do change. Stevia has become our friend too (although now there is conjecture about non caloric sweeteners). We make a great chocolate milk with chocolate stevia drops I get from the US. If you need a buddy for this, you can count on me. <br />HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228135287473960273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-84236550181052674712012-02-14T18:23:21.518+10:002012-02-14T18:23:21.518+10:00A healthy pregnant lady such as yourself has total...A healthy pregnant lady such as yourself has total dispensation to enjoy some sweet treats while you're growing not one but TWO fabulous humans.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473761771027512737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-8005478772277021752012-02-14T16:37:02.230+10:002012-02-14T16:37:02.230+10:00I take my hat off to you- I really do! Usually- m...I take my hat off to you- I really do! Usually- meaning when it's not Christmas and I'm not pregnant I don't consume a lot of sugar day to day (other than sugar in fruit) and since totally giving in to my love for the stuff four months ago- my teeth have deteriorated very badly. I'll be watching your progress with interest and I promise to join you as soon as I've birthed my babies and recovered. Healthy living hoorah!Rat Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307248022993388978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283099956943689744.post-78253410377537468522012-02-08T09:47:49.845+10:002012-02-08T09:47:49.845+10:00Day three in the no sugar house - tempers flare......Day three in the no sugar house - tempers flare...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473761771027512737noreply@blogger.com