The sweetener stevia has plenty of dedicated followers. Who can blame them? For years, food and supplement manufacturers have advertised stevia as all natural, calorie free and safe for people with diabetes. To many people, stevia seems like a win-wi... Read more
If you’re seeking to reduce your caloric intake, then sugar substitutes are worth a look. Sweeteners like sucralose and stevia are 200 to 600 times sweeter than granulated cane sugar, and they contain 0 to 5 calories per 1 g serving. When used... Read more
Do you feel like you are surrounded by sweets? Cookies, ice-cream, candy, soda and other sugary treats are everywhere, along with the extra calories and simple carbohydrates they contain. For people with diabetes and those trying to cut calories and... Read more
If you're trying to lighten your caloric load or lose weight, are you destined to days of tasteless cookies, or—worse—a life without sweets and treats?
Of course not! There are plenty of ways you can substitute lower-calorie ingr... Read more
It’s dinner time again and all of your tried and true recipes your family loves call for cups of oil, sticks of butter, and several ounces of whole milk. But you have the solution – smart substitutions.
Cookware
For starters... Read more
Alright, first off, I'd like to say I'm a bit of a germaphobe. Okay, I AM. Preparing raw meat, every time I do it, causes me great anxiety that I'm going to not cook it correctly/all the way/I'm going to get salmonella/parasites/something else that c... Read more
Can anyone tell me what flavored waters or water flavor additives have Stevia instead of Sucralose.
Crystal Light PURE does, but I didn't see it in the grocery store this morning.
I'm trying Black Cherry Vitamin Squeeze, but its a little bi... Read more
So, I got this little contraption: https://www.perfectfries.com/
But it only tells me how to fry them in oil. Does anyone know how to bake fries just by experience? They taste horrible fried in oil... 39... Read more
What is a good rule of thumb to follow when two dishes require different times and temperatures? Your Fool-Proof Oven Baked Brown Rice needs to bake at 375 degrees for
1 hour while the Almond Chicken Casserole needs to bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minut... Read more
I SAW THE BLOG YESTURDAY ABOUT THE TRUVIA AND THAT ONE IS GOOD BUT THERE ARE OTHER PRODUCTS OF PURE STEVIA THAT ARE MUCH MORE REASONABLE. I BUY STEVIA CALLED "STEVITA" (SPOONABLE STEVIA, AND "ONLY SWEET" STEVIA. I'D BEEN BUYING STEVIA FOR YEARS, WAS... Read more
Why no Sugar? Because it increases our insulin levels, is like poison to our bodies, and causes premature aging. I use Stevia instead of sugar, as it's the most natural item on the market. It's also known to regulate insulin levels for diabetics, and... Read more
This team is for people who love baking! From cookies to cakes, and brownies to pies, we share everything from recipes to meal ideas. Come join us for Scratch Made Goodness!... Read more
In the last few days before the administration changes hands, the FDA has been hard at work making changes. Here are two of the most interesting rulings: FDA Says Diet Coke Plus Mislabeled In 2007, Coke started selling Diet Coke Plus, also called Co... Read more
We spent plenty of time this week surfing the web for the most interesting, entertaining and educational stories. From oatmeal to stevia, avocados to packaged foods, this week's links are heavy on the food. Find out which links caught our attention t... Read more