tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post7056355527913250974..comments2023-11-03T11:57:21.295-04:00Comments on Carrots 'N' Cake: Sugar SolutionsTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02318548652327491659noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-84172631211678669972008-09-10T09:40:00.000-04:002008-09-10T09:40:00.000-04:00Erica,The roll was kind of stale, but I ate it at ...Erica,<BR/><BR/>The roll was kind of stale, but I ate it at 5:00pm. I'd probably be really good first thing in the morning.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318548652327491659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-9601348576053837472008-09-09T21:15:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:15:00.000-04:00How- how was the multigrain starbucks roll? It loo...How- how was the multigrain starbucks roll? It looks pretty delicious.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-22738869876855746352008-09-09T12:48:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:48:00.000-04:00"Sugar is sugar is sugar" whoever said this is abs..."Sugar is sugar is sugar" whoever said this is absolutely correct in how our bodies digest/metabolize sugar in the raw, agave nectar, white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc. Its all broken down the same. <BR/><BR/>I also learned something interesting about agave nectar at a conference recently: it is made up of 70% fructose. While HFCS has been shown to affect your liver/obesity risk in many studies, and the speculation is out about fructose, I think the argument should be made that even while things are "occuring naturally" they might not always be the best for us...just another vote for everything in moderation from me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-8381538182532981482008-09-09T10:26:00.000-04:002008-09-09T10:26:00.000-04:00definitely want to hear more about what you learne...definitely want to hear more about what you learned on kicking the sugar!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-33676395357150343052008-09-09T09:32:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:32:00.000-04:00don't knock the diet coke cake! When I was an RA d...don't knock the diet coke cake! When I was an RA during grad school I would make it for my residents all the time. partially b/c the ingredients cost less than the standard baking and also b/c it has way less calories and b/c i stink as a baker. I prefer using Funfetti mix with diet 7up. Literally mix the 2 things together and pop it in the oven for the same baking time that is on the box. no eggs, no oil. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info on the sugar. I tend to put a splenda in my plain oatmeal every morning to make it a little sweeter but now I am a little freaked out.Crissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230436874644481921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-74863860196830155102008-09-09T09:04:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:04:00.000-04:00Allison,I haven't heard of a diet Coke cake. It so...Allison,<BR/><BR/>I haven't heard of a diet Coke cake. It sounds very interesting, but probably not something I'd try.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318548652327491659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-31154516230235598022008-09-09T09:01:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:01:00.000-04:00Thanks for the reminder about fake sugars. I would...Thanks for the reminder about fake sugars. I would rather eat a smaller amount of more natural ingredients then eat a bunch of chemicals. Random question but have you heard of a diet coke cake? Some of my friends make it and it is just a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet coke. It comes out as a moist cake but I haven't tried it since I would be nervous what the baked aspertame could do to the body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-64968656474244325302008-09-09T08:42:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:42:00.000-04:00what an interesting workshop! I am curious to hear...what an interesting workshop! I am curious to hear what you find out about the sugar in the raw as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-73713279465020871522008-09-09T08:41:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:41:00.000-04:00Tina,Have you ever tried baking with date sugar or...Tina,<BR/>Have you ever tried baking with date sugar or agave nectar? Both are supposed to be much better natural sugar alternatives. Thanks for the info on artificial sweeteners, I am soooo glad that I gave that stuff up. I totally agree that you get sweet cravings when consuming that junk.Samantha https://www.blogger.com/profile/00175780142143276244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-74410525790446790072008-09-09T08:37:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:37:00.000-04:00Tina! Great Post!! I am thoroughly addicted to sug...Tina! Great Post!! I am thoroughly addicted to sugar and have been researching ways to ween myself off of it slowly. Any suggestions from the workshop?<BR/>Thanks! Keep up the TERRIFIC work!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811017724590262530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-40258704015895501112008-09-09T08:13:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:13:00.000-04:00So glad you posted the info you learned about arti...So glad you posted the info you learned about artificial sweeteners. Nothing, but chemicals. We gotta stop thinking these things are healthy for us.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious about a clarification on the raw sugar as well. I'm still a believer that white sugar is better for you than any chemical. I was beginning to believe raw sugar would be better, but maybe not. Sounds like a great workshop.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673728403023457344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-44828707891872475082008-09-09T08:00:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:00:00.000-04:00what other tricks did you learn about sugar...it m...what other tricks did you learn about sugar...it must have been very interesting.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014866850399265709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-11345669877202361052008-09-09T07:39:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:39:00.000-04:00Did they mention anything about Stevia? I know it'...Did they mention anything about Stevia? I know it's banned in some parts of Europe now, but I just don't want to stop using it! :(Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856782450518599452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-19990415368527373352008-09-09T07:23:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:23:00.000-04:00What an interesting workshop topic... one I would ...What an interesting workshop topic... one I would benefit from learning more about as I also have a huge sweet tooth. I've been experimenting with all-natural sweeteners for a little while now, and I love evaporated cane juice, brown rice syrup, and agave nectar. If you're interested in some others, check out this website: http://www.sweetsavvy.com/. Debra Lynn Dadd has compiled a bunch of recipes using all-natural sugar substitutes. She's great!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165343120568509937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-71325481778503639362008-09-09T06:46:00.000-04:002008-09-09T06:46:00.000-04:00Re: Sugar in the Raw,Maybe I misunderstood the hea...Re: Sugar in the Raw,<BR/><BR/>Maybe I misunderstood the health counselor about Sugar in the Raw. I will email her for clarification. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from her. Sorry for the confusion, guys!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318548652327491659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-23667899498213567522008-09-09T06:23:00.000-04:002008-09-09T06:23:00.000-04:00I am also unsure about the sugar in the raw. I hav...I am also unsure about the sugar in the raw. I have always read that it was less processed than white sugar and that the brown color comes from molasses. Though, it is absolutely true that it has the same impact on your blood sugar as regular white sugar. <BR/><BR/>Artificial sweeteners scare me, we haven't used them for a couple of years now. If I accidently take some in, I get a headache and a stomach ache. Not good signs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-44249709617836333612008-09-09T03:49:00.000-04:002008-09-09T03:49:00.000-04:00That's totally freaky! Maybe it's time to cut out ...That's totally freaky! Maybe it's time to cut out the Splenda. I remember you posting about reducing your Splenda intake; how has that been going for you?<BR/>Thanks for the info!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-30049248493511840672008-09-09T03:06:00.000-04:002008-09-09T03:06:00.000-04:00How shocking! They colour the damn sugar! So naugh...How shocking! They colour the damn sugar! So naughty! I suppose you rather go for the truly natural options, as honey, agave nectar and palm sugar. We don't take sugar in our coffee or cereal at home, however for guests and baking I buy unrefined brown sugar or muscovado sugar, which is supposed to be in fact raw sugar...Proteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499109019337364472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-72663275263795198832008-09-09T00:02:00.000-04:002008-09-09T00:02:00.000-04:00Thanks for the sugar info. Really interesting, esp...Thanks for the sugar info. Really interesting, especially about the artificial sweeteners. Luckily I do not use them (sigh of relief). Though on occasions I reach for diet sodas (when I'm in the mood for soda). I'll definitely not reach for diet at all now.<BR/><BR/>I love those passion fruit iced teas from Starbucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-12038626905688069062008-09-08T23:51:00.000-04:002008-09-08T23:51:00.000-04:00very informative... i had noticed my cravings wit...very informative... <BR/><BR/>i had noticed my cravings with artificially sweetened beverages, but not as much when I use some in baked goods.<BR/><BR/>(as i type there's one of those HFCS commercials on...)<BR/><BR/>food for thought!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-39021925604435442342008-09-08T23:28:00.000-04:002008-09-08T23:28:00.000-04:00wow, never knew those things about sugar! crazy! ...wow, never knew those things about sugar! crazy! thanks for the info!<BR/><BR/>and the foods looks yummy...i still need to make your oatmeal bars!!Trying To Healhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628765201760120432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-74602400066380661762008-09-08T23:06:00.000-04:002008-09-08T23:06:00.000-04:00I'm having a hard time believing Sugar in the Raw ...I'm having a hard time believing Sugar in the Raw is nothing but white sugar and food coloring, because it tastes different than white sugar! Needs more research, I think.<BR/><BR/>I buy something called "natural granulated sugar" for baking -- it's a very pale beige color, and heck, at least it's fair trade! I'm trying to use agave nectar and maple syrup more these days -- especially in my granola and oatmeal.Catherine Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-74036628608382984732008-09-08T22:34:00.000-04:002008-09-08T22:34:00.000-04:00Tina - this is an amazing post. I never realized a...Tina - this is an amazing post. I never realized all those facts about sugar. I knew Sweet n Low was bad, but that didn't seem to stop me from putting a packet in my coffee every now and then (which is sinful, I know, and quite a bad addiction). After clicking on the link to what it is.. I was shocked and somewhat scared. Thanks for the wake up call!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107518310461174604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-35684089112784193312008-09-08T22:21:00.000-04:002008-09-08T22:21:00.000-04:00Interesting stuff about sugar! Just wondering if ...Interesting stuff about sugar! Just wondering if they mentioned anything about stevia? I use that instead of artificial sweeteners and am curious if they had anything good/bad to say about it...PonderingRunningYogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967145087303603833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856054621346056507.post-21059425948547366092008-09-08T22:19:00.000-04:002008-09-08T22:19:00.000-04:00Hey there! Just wanted to say that I believe that ...Hey there! Just wanted to say that I believe that the first item you were taught may be incorrect. I remember researching Sugar in the Raw a while ago, and I believe that it is turbinado sugar, which is less processed than white sugar. The darker color comes from molasses that naturally occurs in the sugar cane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com