Comments on: The Great Sugar Detox, Day 18 http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/ Tips, tidbits, and treats from a holistic nutritionist for a healthier world. Sat, 29 May 2010 00:45:47 -0400 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-977 admin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:07:49 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-977 Hi Lysa, thanks so much for your nice comment! And thanks for listing me as a resource. I love to connect with and hear about others doing this great work. Thanks for all you do! Hi Lysa,
thanks so much for your nice comment! And thanks for listing me as a resource. I love to connect with and hear about others doing this great work. Thanks for all you do!

]]> By: Lysa Ingalsbe http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Lysa Ingalsbe Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:17:21 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-976 I love your site. I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and RN, I am just in the beginning phases of starting my practice although I went to school 8 years ago ( I have three young children). I find your site inspiring. I am in the process of getting a site up and running. I did a class last night entitled "the Sweet Life: how to keep your life sweet without sugar". I used the power date balls recipes and the granola bars as samples of sweets that are gentler for the body. Thank you for the great ideas. I listed your site as a great resource. Keep up the great work, it's super to know you are out there practicing! Lysa I. I love your site. I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and RN, I am just in the beginning phases of starting my practice although I went to school 8 years ago ( I have three young children). I find your site inspiring. I am in the process of getting a site up and running. I did a class last night entitled “the Sweet Life: how to keep your life sweet without sugar”. I used the power date balls recipes and the granola bars as samples of sweets that are gentler for the body. Thank you for the great ideas. I listed your site as a great resource. Keep up the great work, it’s super to know you are out there practicing! Lysa I.

]]> By: admin http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-958 admin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:56:36 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-958 Yes! I have made homemade hummus and baba ganoush too (roast sliced eggplants and blend with garlic cloves & olive oil - delicious!). If I'm in a pinch, I'll just pick some up at the market, but I always read labels because the cheaper brands are made with canola instead of olive oil - bad! I have been experimenting with making my own nut butters too. It's a bit challenging, but I made walnut butter with coconut cream to make it smooth. I added cinnamon too--it was good! Luckily, I have an awesome natural foods store that has hazelnut butter when I am looking for alternatives to almond or peanut butter. Yes! I have made homemade hummus and baba ganoush too (roast sliced eggplants and blend with garlic cloves & olive oil – delicious!). If I’m in a pinch, I’ll just pick some up at the market, but I always read labels because the cheaper brands are made with canola instead of olive oil – bad! I have been experimenting with making my own nut butters too. It’s a bit challenging, but I made walnut butter with coconut cream to make it smooth. I added cinnamon too–it was good! Luckily, I have an awesome natural foods store that has hazelnut butter when I am looking for alternatives to almond or peanut butter.

]]> By: Holistic Detoxer http://www.maryvancenc.com/2010/01/the-great-sugar-detox-day-18/comment-page-1/#comment-957 Holistic Detoxer Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:10:49 +0000 http://www.maryvancenc.com/?p=1402#comment-957 Have you tried making your own homemade hummous? It's great on rice crackers as a snack. I just use a soup spoon to scoop tahini into my blender, squeeze in some lemon juice, add a few garlic cloves and give it a spin! When it's totally blended I start adding in drained, canned chickpeas and a bit of water to keep everything moving. Ta da! Instant hummous! I'm also eating more mixed nuts than usual; I'm using shot glasses for portion control (seeing as I'm off alcohol I need to use those shot glasses for something!). Have you tried making your own homemade hummous? It’s great on rice crackers as a snack. I just use a soup spoon to scoop tahini into my blender, squeeze in some lemon juice, add a few garlic cloves and give it a spin! When it’s totally blended I start adding in drained, canned chickpeas and a bit of water to keep everything moving. Ta da! Instant hummous!

I’m also eating more mixed nuts than usual; I’m using shot glasses for portion control (seeing as I’m off alcohol I need to use those shot glasses for something!).

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