Sentences with phrase «sugar foods because»

I like low sugar foods because it keeps me from reaching for another.

I like low sugar foods because it keeps me from reaching for another.

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Not that you want to bash younger readers, but this USDA survey found that Millennials purchase more costly, prepared food than any other generation because «prepared foods, sugar and candies, and pasta all require minimal preparation for consumption, while grains and meats require cooking.»

I choose not to drink mostly because I know my limits, and when I struggle with self - control when it comes to much less addicting things such as sugar, chocolate, snack, etc., I would prefer not to give myself an opportunity to abuse alcohol the way I do other foods since the physical consequences have potential to be very dangerous.

But do you feel anxious because you've battled all year long to reach health and fitness goals, and now you're bombared with Pinteresty images of foods loaded with sugar and saturated fat?

But I guess McGee has a point, because he also explains that rhubarb only became popular in pies and other sweet foods after sugar had become affordable.

Honestly, I didn't really worry too much about the number of little lemon cashew cheesecake tarts I ate, because they were made with whole foods and unrefined sugar.

I know I bent my no processed food rule for the cranberries, but that's because the added sugar was just a small part of the recipe.

I love using natural foods to make treats, because you at least get some health benefits along with the fat and sugar!

I say added sugar because sugar naturally occurs in many foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and certain dairy products, and those aren't the sugars that we should be worried about.

I recognize that I will never ever eat a dessert made out of Oreo Coookies again as long as I live and I probably won't ever be the type of mom who makes a three tiered «Oh The Places You Go» themed birthday cake, but I love to look at the pictures because they are fun and cute and beautiful, and then I take that inspiration back to my kitchen and set out to prove to the world that you don't need food coloring, bread crumbs or sugar to make food look cute and fun.

And though these aren't health food either, I like them because they're sweet but there's not a lot of sugar, and they were nice and easy to make (even though they have to sit for a while, it's worth it).

Fourthly, whereas taxes on unhealthy foods may be problematic because of concern about unintended substitution effects (for example, a tax on foods high in saturated fat may lead to a shift towards salty foods), 13 the potential substitutes for sugar sweetened drinks (diet drinks, fruit juice, milk, water) are probably less harmful for health.

Because superfine sugar can be hard to find in grocery stores, just make your own by taking 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar and processing it in your food processor until very fine.

However, other authors have voiced concerns about consumption of artificial sweeteners, because they may promote an appetite for sweet things, they harm bone and dental health, and their long term safety profile is not precisely clear.55 However, the European Food Safety Agency recently concluded that aspartame, the most common artificial sweetener, is safe at present consumption levels.56 The shift to milk consumption as sugar sweetened drink consumption falls might be expected.

However, be careful not to let these foods be a significant percentage of the total food you eat, because they're not nearly as nutritious as all of the basics mentioned above and too much sugar, even from natural, unrefined sources, can cause or exacerbate a whole host of problems.

Berries are one of my favorite foods to reduce stress because of their high antioxidant content, including vitamin C. They're also very low on the glycemic index, low in sugar, and are extremely good sources of fiber along with antioxidants.

This is a great alternative to boxed cereals for kids because it is real food with real ingredients and is not loaded with sugar like most of the boxed options.

It is not medicine and not supposed to take the place of any med's you take - but it is a pleasant snack - Tastes like figs - somewhat crunchy and I found it to be good when I just want a little something to keep myself from the more damaging foods like chips - I can't tell you if it works or not - only because that would take a blood test and also I don't have diabetes - just elevated sugar at times of stress.

In sugar, they are called «empty calories», because they provide no nutrients, and are often hidden in processed foods.

I have not bothered with making homemade granola in the past because, after checking ingredients of the one I like from the health food store, I didn't think I could improve much to make it much healthier because all the homemade ones I had come across still had tons and tons of sugar in them.

We can not understand how a highly processed food like oil has ever been called «healthy» — because it's basically comparable to white sugar.

Cinnamon can help lower blood sugar levels, it has antifungal properties which can help fight candida, it has an anti-clottning effect on the blood, and it acts as a natural food preservative because it inhibits the growth of bacteria.

This turned out so well, I decided to take it to our Los Angeles Food Bloggers Cookie Exchange (because we can't live on sugar alone) where it was a hit.

-- An example of checking labels now and then because manufacturers change our «good processed food» choices (I think it was Esselstyn in the E2 cookbook who said Grape Nuts was a good whole food / no oil / no sugar cereal to choose).

Some people prefer to follow a dairy food - free or milk free diet because of allergies, or intolerances to lactose (the natural sugar in milk).

When I first stopped eating gluten (and dairy and sugar) I bought a bunch of packaged food that was from health foods stores because I felt lost as to what I could eat.

I posted this recipe on my channel: https://youtu.be/8CdnQYx8CVE I never add sugar to my recipes because I prefer natural integrated sugars from natural food.

You can use this to spot foods that might be high in saturated fat, added salt or added sugars because these ingredients are listed in the top three.

Hi AnnMarie, I'm writing because I am again confused... I'm working hard at cleaning up my diet (going off low / non-fat and other non-foods), then I come across this info about the Paleo diet stating, like many others, that saturated fats and dairy are BAD for us...» are low in the foods and nutrients (refined sugars and grains, saturated and trans fats, salt, high - glycemic carbohydrates, and processed foods) that frequently may cause weight gain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and numerous other health problems»..

It's because if you eat any sort of flour or sugar or even dairy substitute your body will continue to crave those foods.

The last thing you want to do before bed is eat sugary foods / drinks because they raise your blood sugar, which can block your body's ability to burn fat (among other health concerns).

So as you eliminate processed foods you'll no doubt be craving sugar and salt in a way you haven't before because they were previously hiding in everything processed that was being consumed.

Because... let's get real; I can't have a diet that revolves around flour, butter, sugar, and chocolate, so I thought it'd be fun to blog about some of the other foods I love.

However, solid foods are more challenging because sugar has structural, flavour and preservative properties.

It's an excellent alternative to traditional wheat flour because it's high in fiber (about 5 grams per tablespoon) and lowers the glycemic index (the measure of a food's impact on blood sugar).1 In a nutshell, that means coconut flour helps you to feel fuller (and all that fiber helps to keep you regular), and the lower glycemic index means your blood sugar won't spike as quickly as grain - based flours.2

This may be great for vegans who don't want to use cane or beet sugar (other «natural» sugars, yes they are just as natural) because of the way they may be filtered or processed, but it is a VERY HIGH glycemic food and will spike the daylights out of a diabetic.

This sugar is a convenient and healthy alternative because it is a whole, unprocessed food.

Because oil is so concentrated, it can become addictive (like any overly refined / processed foods, i.e., sugar, salt) and is hard to moderate, and concentrated foods like these make us want to eat more of them and foods that contain them, which are usually not the healthiest (bread, cookies, etc).

Quinoa is the ultimate breakfast food because it's a complex carbohydrate, meaning that it takes your body longer to digest it which gives you more energy, keeps your blood sugar more stable (no mid-morning crash) and helps to keep you fuller for longer.

While I would definitely not call this health food, I would say this is slightly healthier than your average cookie / average banana bread because it is made with coconut sugar instead of refined cane sugar.

You don't want to apply a glaze this sugary to vegetables or meat before cooking, because the sugar will end up burning before your food has cooked through.

I'm trying to eat as much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)

I used regular powdered sugar instead of coconut sugar for the glaze, because I was too lazy to drag out the food processor.

My rewards are usually health based because I try not to eat added sugars or processed foods.

• rich in fiber (because of psyllium husk) • fermentation lowers the glycemic index and prevents blood sugar spikes • simple ingredients with no hard - to - get flours and starches • easy to prepare • easy to fit the sourodugh baking into your daily life • cheap • perfect for sandwiches, tastes delicious and goes well with other foods • easy to digest and keeps you light • eggs - free, diary - free, soy - free, xanthan gum - free, guar gum - free, sugar - free

Mesquite powder is a great option for diabetics because it prevents spikes in blood sugar associated with eating white flour and high - sugar foods.

Pancakes were traditionally eaten because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season.

I brought up processed food and sugar because I feel that these are far more detrimental to our health than natural fats, be they animal or plant based.

Because I've been trying to stay away from processed sugars like granulated white sugar or brown sugar (see this post for more on that), I've been enjoying finding new ways to sweeten my food.