About 6 odd weeks ago I told all you lovely peeps out there about a new book I had purchased.... remember? If not - look HERE It's called I QUIT SUGAR, it really is a very interesting book full of fact that make the mind boggle! I came across her next and in my opinion better book called - I QUIT SUGAR FOR LIFE! Once again it is packed with great tips and facts and a load more recipes! Recipes that over the last few weeks I have tried out.....
Now to be honest with you when I read that my body did not need sugar to function - I was intrigued as to weather I could actually go for a day let alone life without a sugary coffee, or a chocolate bar packed full of sugar..... But I am always up for a challenge and things in this book just made me think, so what's a bloggy girl to do..... Yes try it out!
First off I ditched the sugar in my coffee in the morning, it wasn't too difficult, I don't take sugar in my tea so easy! . Then I tackled breakfast, which is my best meal of the day.
First up - CARROT CAKE PORRIDGE!. I was really not sure about this but boy is it good, and so easy to make. You chuck everything in a jug and blitz it - I used a stick blander. Pour it into 2 containers and pop it into the fridge over night! Add some full fat yogurt and coco nutty granola and apply to mouth! Peeps it is yummy different but yummy so much so that I am eating it every second morning AND(please note the shouty capital AND) it keeps you full for ages.
Second up - A CHOC COCO MUGGIN!. A what? a muffin in a mug! and it take 2 minutes to make! SERIOUSLY!! Made with coconut, coconut milk and cocoa it is a yummy little morsel, Very chocloatey which totally satisfies my chocolate in the blood thing!
Third up - CUPCAKES! Mmmm Little Madame asked for cupcakes, I had seen these and decided to try and swing them by her! Not so much! they have loads of Stevia powder in them and they honestly just did not live up to 'normal' cupcakes. The texture was good they looked good but to a little peeps mouth they were not her favourite. I on the other hand did not mind them at all!
Fourth up- PAELO BREAD! Which in meal all in one, it contains ham, baby marrows/courgettes and cheese. and smell ultra good while baking - two slices had me full up for the day!
Fifth up - Peanut Butter and Jelly Breakfast Whip! - Full of oats and peanut butter and frozen strawberries. This was yum but did not keep me full like the other breakfasts did. Also really easy to make and one batch makes two breakfasts
Sixth up -NOT-QUITE-APPLE -CRUMBLE-MUFFINS! These are the nicest of all the 'cake' things I have tried! They are quiet sweet and very filling too. The nut crumble on the top is really good! did I mention that you can freeze almost all of these recipes, this is a winner for me! I like that you can just pop one in the microwave and you have a little something yummy for tea!
Seventh up -(yes I know you cant count like that) Butter Biscuits! They are buttery and crunchy and snap when you break them in half. Bliss with your tea or coffee. Not too sweet but definitely moreish!
Seventh up -(yes I know you cant count like that) Butter Biscuits! They are buttery and crunchy and snap when you break them in half. Bliss with your tea or coffee. Not too sweet but definitely moreish!
Finally - CHOCOLATE! YES Peeps, I made chocolate, dark and bitter and totally delicious. You didn't think I could live with out chocolate did you? I thought chocolate was a real mission to make but apparently not! will be making all my own dark and delicious stuff from now on!
Now a few things I have learn with this exercise.....
NO 1. Stevia is GROSS!!!
NO 2. Xylitol is not much better!
NO 3. I have discovered Rice Syrup and this seems to me to be the best bet if you are trying for that sweet tooth thing!
NO 4. Eating like this can be very dear - however in saying that I think that we are a bit behind in the whole food/ organic thing here in deepest darkest Africa! We have only just got 2 aisles of 'health food products' at our local pharmacy and health shops are extremely pricey! So Yes it is DEAR!
However....
NO 5. Every single recipe is VERY easy to make!(And you can freeze)
No 6. I feel loads better and have not had a sugar slump in about 5 weeks!
No 7. In the on going battle with my rear end(and I threw away my scale last birthday - it was my present to myself! ) I find my jeans are looser and my skin looks better!
No 8. I feel calmer over all and I know this will sound really odd but much healthier and cleaner on the inside!
So to round this healthy foody post off. I am enjoying the sugar free eating. I cannot say that I will never eat a slice of cake with icing, a bar of chocolate or a sticky sugary pudding again...... But I certainly feel better and that's what counts in the long run - How you feel and right now I feel super HEALTHY !! xxx
