The sweet taste of sugar is an irresistible temptation and has been used for centuries as an additive to foods and beverages. Unfortunately having a diet that includes sugar can lead to health problems such as Obesity, Diabetes, and Autoimmune Disorders. Xylitol, a natural sweetener that has been used since the 1960’s, can help alleviate ...
Everyone loves a good old fashioned hot fudge Sunday, and of course the most important ingredient in a hot fudge Sunday, would have the be… the hot fudge! There are a variety of brands of hot fudge on the market today for the average consumer, but two of the best are Smuckers Hot Fudge, and ...
Getting a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis does not mean that you have to give up baking or baked goods like cakes, cookies and pies. Here are seven low sugar baking tips that even your non-diabetic friends and family will enjoy. Cut Down on Sugar Amounts So the recipe says to use two cups of sugar. ...
My daughter and I love to go out to lunch together. When we do, we enjoy nothing more than a good bowl of soup, a yummy salad, and/or a delicious sandwich. Our favorite place to go for this fare is Panera Bread Bakery and Café. Their menu claims that “with the skill of an artisan, ...
As the warmer months roll into my hometown in the South, the urge to over-indulge in ice cream becomes almost unbearable. I absolutely adore ice cream and would gladly eat it every day during the spring and summer — if it weren’t for the fact that I’m highly health conscious. There’s nothing wrong with indulging ...
There are certain foods that cause problems for lots of IBS sufferers. Knowing what these foods are and realizing that you probably don’t have to give up all your beloved foods for good is a great first step to make. Typical traits of foods that cause IBS symptoms are foods that are one or more ...
I love to bake, but I don’t always have time to make treats from scratch. Many times I use cake mixes and try to make them my own by using additional ingredients. When shopping for cake mixes the other day, I discovered Pillsbury Reduced Sugar Cake Mixes. I was a little skeptical at first, until ...
Making personalized treats has never been easier with Wilton’s Alphabet Candy Mold. Readily available at most craft and cake supply stores, the mold is reasonably priced at $1.99. Wilton candy molds are fun to use, made of a durable plastic, dishwasher safe and if card for properly will last years. It is a great project ...