Monthly Archives: July 2010

McDonald’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie: 44 or 18 grams?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by sugardiaries

McDonald’s McCafe line, featuring sweet coffee and fruity concoctions, has been really sucessful with a well-educated, higher income market of consumers.  Since I’m all about natural fruit smoothies, I compared the nutrition in a homemade real fruit banana strawberry smoothie, same size, with the McDonald’s real … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass, no Greens

Posted on July 30, 2010 by sugardiaries

Went to a local bar last night to see  Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels.  I’m not a huge fan of bluegrass, but there was nothing like the live acapella these guys belted out!  It was a fun night, but after sharing a … Continue reading →

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Redskin Potato Salad

Posted on July 28, 2010 by sugardiaries

  My chronicle about the struggles of avoiding evil refined sugar seems to be transforming, at least for the time being, into a recipe site. And that’s good sign! My passion for cooking is back, and I’m stoked to make all these … Continue reading →

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Almond Chocolate Clusters

Posted on July 26, 2010 by sugardiaries

Do you like extreme dark chocolate and like easy recipes? If so, this is for you! 5 oz. Unsweetened chocolate 2 T agave syrup (vegan and low glycemic) or honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup slivered roasted almonds Melt chocolate … Continue reading →

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Fire is extinguished, but a spark is there.

Posted on July 23, 2010 by sugardiaries

Started the day with a slice of tomato cheese quiche and a latte, no sugar.  For lunch I had a tofu scramble wrap, unsweetened almond milk, iced green tea, and a fresh green pepper from my garden. Today, inflammation has … Continue reading →

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I’m on Fire

Posted on July 22, 2010 by sugardiaries

I’ve been consuming the amount of refined sugar I used to lately. My weight is ok, but I woke up with a slight headache, aches all over, and since it’s an anonymous blog, I’ll let you know, hemmoroidal stuff. I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Oprah Interview: “Women Food and God”

Posted on July 14, 2010 by sugardiaries

I watched the Oprah episode yesterday where Geneen Roth was interviewed on her book:  “Women Food and God”. Roth’s basic premise is to stop dieting and listen intuitively to our bodies to make the right choices in what we eat.  … Continue reading →

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BBQ Baked Beans

Posted on July 13, 2010 by sugardiaries

Yesterday’s BBQ Sauce Without Sugar recipe with great northern beans.

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BBQ Sauce Recipe

Posted on July 12, 2010 by sugardiaries

At the art festival I exhibited in, there was a vendor selling pork loin sandwiches. The only options I had for sauce was ketchup and BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce was so sweet. That got me going to make an alternative … Continue reading →

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Unrefined day

Posted on July 8, 2010 by sugardiaries

I had made up my mind to have a day with no white stuff.  And I stuck with it all day. Breakfast: banana latte, tofu scramble, toast and PB. Lunch: spinach and lettuce salad, chipotle mustard dressing, pecans, fresh raspberries … Continue reading →

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