Non-sugary sweeteners like raw green stevia and xylitol are better alternatives to sugar (
organic stevia like this is perfect), which can be harmful to the gut.
Not exact matches
I
like the Tropical Traditions teeth cleaner, which only contains: purified water,
organic virgin coconut oil, baking soda, xanthum gum, wildcrafted myrrh powder,
stevia, and
organic essential oils of cinnamon and clove, if you get the cinnamon flavor, as I do because I take homeopathics so need to avoid mint (which is surprisingly difficult to do).
What to eat instead: Buy some plain,
organic Greek style yogurt and add your own fruit and a touch of natural sweetener,
like Stevia or coconut sugar.
2 bananas well mashed 2 cups of
organic old fashioned oats 1 heaping tbsp of raw almond butter 1 tbsp of cinnamon 1 light drizzle of raw agave (or
stevia) 2 tablespoons of raw chia seeds finely ground Add a few raisins, shredded coconut or chopped apple if
liked.
Optional: pinch of
organic stevia leaf powder (if you
like things a little on the sweeter side... these cookies were NOT super sweet)
As I mentioned before, you want to buy a high - quality
organic raw cacao powder, cacao nibs, or buy a high percentage dark chocolate bar that contains natural ketogenic sweeteners
like stevia or monk fruit.
,, I used
organic Santa Cruz lemon plus erythritol as I don't
like the flavour of
stevia - thx!
Substitution option: If you don't have (or don't
like)
stevia, you can use coconut palm sugar, xylitol, or
organic granulated white sugar in its place; start with 1 tablespoon, then sweeten to taste.
- Sweeteners:
organic liquid
stevia extract (just
like the protein powder, I always buy this online because it's MUCH cheaper... it's also all natural and non-GMO, not artificial) and pure maple syrup.
It's extracted from the leaves of the
Stevia plant, steeping and dried
like tea, then purified and blended with certified
organic Erythritol, a sugar alcohol found naturally in fruits
like melons and grapes.
Coconut Milk Smoothie: 1 cup coconut milk *, 1/3 banana, 1/2 cup frozen peaches, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup yogurt (homemade or an
organic whole milk brand
like Grazier's or Nancy's), 1 - 2 egg yolks **, 1 Tbs collagen protein (optional; good food source of protein, plus benefits of collagen), 2 probiotic capsules (optional; good if you're building your immune system or fighting illness), and vanilla
stevia to taste.
I
like pure
organic stevia in some applications (
like coffee and tea where you just need a bit), but it doesn't provide the right texture in this recipe, so it's important not to sub the maple with that without adding some other sort of liquid, which I haven't experimented with.
So if you're
like me and want to harness chocolate but want to be mindful of sugar try this: 1 heaping tbsp of
organic cocoa powder + natural low carb sweetener of your choice (few drops of
stevia, tsp xylitol or pack Truvia) if you tolerate these natural sweeteners (can cause digestive upset for some).
2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 eggs 2 tbsp sour cream (I
like green valley
organics the best) 1 strip of bacon already cooked and chopped up 1 tsp of #lilyschocolate dark chocolate chips (sweetened with
stevia!)
Take one soft ripe avocado; 1 teaspoon of vanilla; 1/4 cup of
organic cocoa power; about 6 tablespoons of coconut oil; almond or rice milk and a sweetener of your choice
like, maple syrup or
stevia.
I
like to mix
organic unsweetened cocoa powder into hot unsweetened
organic soy milk and add
stevia.
,, I used
organic Santa Cruz lemon plus erythritol as I don't
like the flavour of
stevia - thx!
Organic Flavor Kids will
like the natural
organic orange splash flavor, sweetened with
organic agave and
organic Stevia.
To truly heal your sugar addiction, its best to eliminate all artificial sweeteners (although continuing to have some natural sweeteners or herbal sweeteners,
like organic stevia extract, may be an option in the future once you're initial cravings subside).
Some items I
like to keep stocked at home (I choose
organic and local whenever possible): unsweetened, full - fat coconut products (oil, butter, milk, cream); MCT oil; cold - pressed olive oil; grass - fed beef and jerky; pastured poultry and eggs; wild - caught seafood; seaweed
like nori (great for «burritos»); grass - fed, full - fat, cultured dairy
like butter oil, ghee, and heavy whipping cream; raw milk and cheese; fermented cod liver oil; raw nuts and seeds (especially macadamia nuts) and nut butters; olives; fermented foods
like sauerkraut and kimchi; non-starchy vegetables and leafy greens; avocados; low - glycemic berries; lemons and limes; whey protein powder;
stevia; apple cider vinegar; sea salt; garlic; onions; mustard; fresh and dried herbs spices (especially turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger root); salsa; grass - fed beef and pastured chicken stock and vegetable stock.