I always look for options to replace white sugar. Preferably I do not use any additional sweeteners. I just like the natural sweetness of foods. Only for baking I like to have a sweetener at hand.
Since a while I reach for palm sugar. This sugar is very sweet. So there is less needed. As palm sugar has a low glycemic index (GI) the blood sugar will not raise that quickly compared to e.g. white sugar or agave syrup.
Palm sugar tastes a little bit like caramel and is good to handle.
“The End of Diabetes” by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
It is fascinating how changes in diet and lifestyle can really make a difference in health. As I am very interested in prevention of diabetes I found this book among others.
Turmeric
I started to use turmeric last year. Before I even did not know about its existence. But back then I heard so often about it… I thought I should give it a try. So I did, very carefully… I am not too courageous in such cases.
It was not the taste I tried it for. It was the anti-inflammatory effect to the body.
Here and there I add it to recipes, preferably if it matches with the color of the dish. You can add it to green smoothies as well.
Hint: Combining with black pepper is said to improve its body readiness.
“Chef MD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine” by John La Puma, M.D.
The author gives a very interesting overview of chosen foods, their nutrients, their effects to the human body and much more information. I like very much the hints about how to use a food to get most out of it. You will find recipes, too. This book is a pleasure!
Your Guide to Wellness – MindBodyGreen
Not only for yoga lovers. Thanks to Silvia for her hint for this interesting and informative website. Do not miss it.
Just the Best for the Blood Sugar… Keep It on a Low Level…
Since a while I take care of my blood sugar by eating foods with low glycemic load. That means I eat foods with a low impact on blood sugar and insulin. Because of that my blood sugar does not raise through the roof and does not fall back badly afterwards. So this helps to keep me away from cravings.
In the long run I want to maintain my health primarily by protecting the pancreas and thereby prevent diabetes.
Ursula Karven – Yoga Everyday
This DVD comes with 15 minutes yoga sessions for every day of the week. I enjoy one in the evening to calm and relax (almost) everyday.
Cinnamon
I add cinnamon to yogurt, minced meat, fruits, curry powder, chocolate, I use it for baking, I stir it in tea or smoothies. There are many options for cinnamon.
I like cinnamon as it tastes and smells so good. Furthermore it is a very kind spice because of its numerous health benefits. My favorites are the positive effect on blood sugar and the anti-bacterial effect. A half of a teaspoon a day can have some effects. You should use the Ceylon cinnamon.
Doctor Oz
Many questions, many answers all about health and nutrition. This is Doctor Oz. You will also find tasty recipes. www.doctoroz.com
“Menschenstopfleber” by Dr. Nicolai Worm
A revealing book that is as always written very understandable. My conclusion: I’ll stick to the plan with a moderate intake of carbohydrates. (Only available in German.)