Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I think with sugar that one just has to be aware of the choices that are being made and like everything else decide what you want to do. Don't just let it happen. I have given it up sometimes because I am diabetic and it seems to help with weight loss when I leave it alone. Pam weightloss From: cherifree@... Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:51:28 +0000 Subject: Re: Sugar Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I think with sugar that one just has to be aware of the choices that are being made and like everything else decide what you want to do. Don't just let it happen. I have given it up sometimes because I am diabetic and it seems to help with weight loss when I leave it alone. Pam weightloss From: cherifree@... Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:51:28 +0000 Subject: Re: Sugar Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ________________________________ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ________________________________ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I, too, don't do the artifical sweeteners (they all taste awful to me ... something about my tastebuds that Dr. Oz explained once on Oprah about 'super tasters'!) and have found that Agave works well for me - Agave is still a sweetner in that sense ... so I'm just trying to cut down on sugar/agave and keep it where I need it vs. would like it ... I've found that if I use fruit in my oatmeal (berries, raisins, etc.) or sometime a table spoon of the fruit spreads (just fruit, no sugar) that really helps. I don't think I'll ever acquire a liking for dark chocolate!  ________________________________ From: Cheri Freeman <cherifree@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 6:52:52 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar  I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I, too, don't do the artifical sweeteners (they all taste awful to me ... something about my tastebuds that Dr. Oz explained once on Oprah about 'super tasters'!) and have found that Agave works well for me - Agave is still a sweetner in that sense ... so I'm just trying to cut down on sugar/agave and keep it where I need it vs. would like it ... I've found that if I use fruit in my oatmeal (berries, raisins, etc.) or sometime a table spoon of the fruit spreads (just fruit, no sugar) that really helps. I don't think I'll ever acquire a liking for dark chocolate!  ________________________________ From: Cheri Freeman <cherifree@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 6:52:52 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar  I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the Simply Fruit spreads, and fruit in my oatmeal. That is a great idea! I think that might sweeten it to my liking, and be all natural too. Gotta try that. ________________________________ From: Colleen <collrobinson@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 9:07:23 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar I, too, don't do the artifical sweeteners (they all taste awful to me ... something about my tastebuds that Dr. Oz explained once on Oprah about 'super tasters'!) and have found that Agave works well for me - Agave is still a sweetner in that sense ... so I'm just trying to cut down on sugar/agave and keep it where I need it vs. would like it ... I've found that if I use fruit in my oatmeal (berries, raisins, etc..) or sometime a table spoon of the fruit spreads (just fruit, no sugar) that really helps. I don't think I'll ever acquire a liking for dark chocolate! ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Cheri Freeman <cherifree (DOT) com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 6:52:52 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the Simply Fruit spreads, and fruit in my oatmeal. That is a great idea! I think that might sweeten it to my liking, and be all natural too. Gotta try that. ________________________________ From: Colleen <collrobinson@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 9:07:23 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar I, too, don't do the artifical sweeteners (they all taste awful to me ... something about my tastebuds that Dr. Oz explained once on Oprah about 'super tasters'!) and have found that Agave works well for me - Agave is still a sweetner in that sense ... so I'm just trying to cut down on sugar/agave and keep it where I need it vs. would like it ... I've found that if I use fruit in my oatmeal (berries, raisins, etc..) or sometime a table spoon of the fruit spreads (just fruit, no sugar) that really helps. I don't think I'll ever acquire a liking for dark chocolate! ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Cheri Freeman <cherifree (DOT) com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 6:52:52 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Have you tried a dash of salt instead of sugar or sweetener??? I love it!!!!!!! Sent from my iPod On Jan 22, 2010, at 6:52 AM, Cheri Freeman <cherifree@...> wrote: I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks. ________________________________ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste.. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though.. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 My mother always salted canteloupe (sp?) - I love it that way. I don't like canteloupe, but I like it with salt (I can't spell that fruit). > > > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Maybe I should try that - I never really liked watermelon. I'm not a sugar person, but I like salt. Thanks for mentioning that I guess that's why I like apples and peanut butter (natural crunchy) - the sweet crunchy with the salty crunchy. > > > > > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > > > > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I do like apple with peanut butter, but not because of the salty taste. I love watermelon in its natural form, and all other fruits I can think of too. Oh, peanut butter, banana, and honey on wheat bread is to die for, lol. Raspberries and blackberries, to me anyway, taste better with a slight sprinkle of sugar. Can't imagine either of those with honey, but couldn't hurt to try. It really would be nice to get completely away from sugar. I've never had agave at all, don't recall seeing it at the store, but then I've never looked for it. I will be going to Whole Foods tomorrow, and I know they will have it, so I will try it. ________________________________ From: differentkindofnormal <summermoon713@...> weightloss Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:15:44 AM Subject: Re: Sugar Maybe I should try that - I never really liked watermelon. I'm not a sugar person, but I like salt. Thanks for mentioning that I guess that's why I like apples and peanut butter (natural crunchy) - the sweet crunchy with the salty crunchy. > > > > > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > > > > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have tried it. Just not my cup o' tea. ________________________________ From: <karenp_sf@...> " weightloss " <weightloss > Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:39:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: Sugar I know that it sounds disgusting but you should try it!!!!! Sent from my iPod On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:56 AM, Cheri Freeman <cherifree (DOT) com> wrote: ewww, my dad puts salt on fruit, lol ____________ _________ _________ __ From: <karenp_sf (DOT) com> " weightloss @groups. com " <weightloss @groups. com> Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 9:31:15 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried a dash of salt instead of sugar or sweetener??? I love it!!!!!!! Sent from my iPod On Jan 22, 2010, at 6:52 AM, Cheri Freeman <cherifree (DOT) com> wrote: I don't like the artificial sweeteners either, and some are bad for you. I've also read that many of them cause the same body reaction that sugar does, as in make you want more, etc. Agave is one thing I haven't tried. My bf has been suggesting honey for oatmeal, and I admit I haven't tried that either. I should try each, thanks.. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me..com> weightloss @groups. com Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:40:19 AM Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: Sugar Have you tried Agave instead in coffee? I use that instead of stevia (my body doesn't like it anymore than the " fake " sugars) in many things and like the taste.. Since I have never drunk coffee I can't say how it tastes in there though.. Personally, I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but if I eat it with something else like strawberries, some mint, or peanut butter the lack of milk sweetness is easier to mask. Jen On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:51 AM, cherifree wrote: > Here's my problem with sugar. I started using stevia drops in tea, and I love it. But I also love coffee, and stevia tastes awful in it. I also like my coffee with the flavored creamers. I love oatmeal, which is good for me, but not without sweet. I can use sugar in the raw or brown sugar, might be an improvement, but don't like it plain. I've gotten used to reading the labels, and choosing the " better " ingredients, but some things to me aren't edible without the sweet. I would hate to never eat oatmeal because I don't eat sugar. And coffee, well, I spent over $100 on a Kreuger, so you know I don't want to leave that one behind. Although, I have switched to only having 1 or 2 cups during the week. The weekend I might have more... > > Point is, some things just beg for added sugar, even some good things. I've tried very hard, but never have been able to enjoy black coffee (or dark chocolate), and don't want to drink or eat something I don't enjoy, and don't want to give it up. I can see perhaps ONLY having sugar in those few things, which is pretty much where I am now, but NO sugar ever seems impossible, at least impossible to enjoy. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I love Almond Breeze! The chocolate is awesome in coffee! I also use Silk vanilla soy milk in my cereal and oatmeal. Good Luck, Re: Sugar I just tried honey in my coffee and it was delicious! I was shocked and thrilled. I read honey has more calories, but the body deals with them differently and you don't need as much honey as sugar for sweetness. I only had the flavored nondairy creamer, but will be buying some almond milk today and tossing out the other. Now if honey is good in oatmeal, I've essentially kicked the sugar habit! At least the table sugar habit... Natural is always better. I'd like to find a cookbook that either had recipes without sugar, or told how to substitute honey for sugar in other recipes, something like that. Lots of recipes call for sugar. I don't cook sweets much like I used to, but for special occasions, it would be nice to have that option. I really want to stay away from aspartame, Splenda, etc. like the plague. Need a good recipe for salad dressing, like raspberry vinaigrette, that doesn't use any sugar, honey would probably be good in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I love Almond Breeze! The chocolate is awesome in coffee! I also use Silk vanilla soy milk in my cereal and oatmeal. Good Luck, Re: Sugar I just tried honey in my coffee and it was delicious! I was shocked and thrilled. I read honey has more calories, but the body deals with them differently and you don't need as much honey as sugar for sweetness. I only had the flavored nondairy creamer, but will be buying some almond milk today and tossing out the other. Now if honey is good in oatmeal, I've essentially kicked the sugar habit! At least the table sugar habit... Natural is always better. I'd like to find a cookbook that either had recipes without sugar, or told how to substitute honey for sugar in other recipes, something like that. Lots of recipes call for sugar. I don't cook sweets much like I used to, but for special occasions, it would be nice to have that option. I really want to stay away from aspartame, Splenda, etc. like the plague. Need a good recipe for salad dressing, like raspberry vinaigrette, that doesn't use any sugar, honey would probably be good in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hiya, I heard that sugar alcohol , if its in a liquid, can be evaporated, leaving only the liquid and no alcohol, if heated or boiled. Hope this helps you Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 In message <i2tmgf+v8mieGroups> Cece wrote: > I just want to know what type of sugar are the people in this group using? > Is white sugar ok? Hi Cece, I am an old-established brewer in England, been brewing for almost 30 years, almost always used white sugar. The few times I experimented with other things like honey, the result was disappointing, especially in regard to the taste of the end-product. Sugar is food for the Kombucha culture, and will be completely changed once arrived in the end product (sub sugars and healthy acids). So, for people who have an issue with 'white sugar' and regard it as 'demon crystal', this is an important thing that needs to be remembered. WHite sugar is a very pure form of sucrose which is excellent for feeding the microflora of bacteria and yeasts, and help a successful fermentation. So, to come back to your question: Yes, white sugar is o.k.! :-) most kombuchaly, Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com JOY comes by putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 In message <i2tmgf+v8mieGroups> Cece wrote: > I just want to know what type of sugar are the people in this group using? > Is white sugar ok? Hi Cece, I am an old-established brewer in England, been brewing for almost 30 years, almost always used white sugar. The few times I experimented with other things like honey, the result was disappointing, especially in regard to the taste of the end-product. Sugar is food for the Kombucha culture, and will be completely changed once arrived in the end product (sub sugars and healthy acids). So, for people who have an issue with 'white sugar' and regard it as 'demon crystal', this is an important thing that needs to be remembered. WHite sugar is a very pure form of sucrose which is excellent for feeding the microflora of bacteria and yeasts, and help a successful fermentation. So, to come back to your question: Yes, white sugar is o.k.! :-) most kombuchaly, Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com JOY comes by putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Sorry, yesterday was a long work day! I bought mine online from the store that is part of naturalnews dot com. I think it's www.therawfooodstore.com but if you go to the natural news website, the store button is in the upper right it's really yummy tasting! Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Sorry, yesterday was a long work day! I bought mine online from the store that is part of naturalnews dot com. I think it's www.therawfooodstore.com but if you go to the natural news website, the store button is in the upper right it's really yummy tasting! Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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