For today’s rendition of Sweet Thursday, I’m providing a list of 5 healthy foods certain to deliver a nectarous experience. These foods aren’t candy, so you’ll have to slow down, chew, and savor the experience to encounter the full burst of flavors. You’ll feel more present as a result and perhaps even experience the nutrients entering your bloodstream.Note: FIHIWCO = Food … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Sugar Cravings
Perhaps you've seen the article that went viral on the web, the one that suggested the secret to never fighting with your spouse is eating candy bars. For today’s Sweet Thursday, I’ll throw you a few tips that are slightly more useful.We know that our emotions can play tricks on us. When you’re mad at someone, you’re not always upset for the reasons you think. You could be … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Date Sugar
There is nothing like the sweet anticipation of a date. In this case, date sugar will leave you feeling satisfied and confident that you did yourself a nutritional solid.Date sugar is unique because it’s not extracted from anything. It’s not cooked or melted down. It has nothing injected into it. It’s simply dried dates pulverized into a powder.This makes sense. Dates … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Stevia
I’m writing this post for three reasons. One, I want to capitalize on the opportunity to learn and teach about an ingredient with which I’m largely unfamiliar. Two, perhaps I can add a beneficial ingredient to my nutrition routine. Three, folks ask me about stevia all the time. Oh yeah, and its Sweet Thursday.You know me, I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners (or really, … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday – Bananas (with recipes and the Java Bananza!)
A sweetener doesn’t have to be dripped, scooped, sprinkled or shaken. Bananas are my first choice to add a sugary pop to my food if the flavor profile fits.Most smoothie makers understand the delightful benefit of adding a banana to the mix, but what about mixing one up in oatmeal or baking into your next loaf of bread? Most desserts come with the added costs of refined … [Read more...]