Sugar-Free Recipe (Did that just Rhyme?)

If you are human, and I am guessing you are, you like to eat sugar. Period. Don't Lie. I know you do. Everyone does! Chocolate? It is a must for any dessert.

But did you know....
Sugar is added to whole wheat bread and muffins and even cigarettes. GROSS!! Yes you read that right! Sugar is added to whole wheat items traditionally deemed as “healthy” as well as unhealthy items such as cigarettes for its addictive properties. This just proves how much every must adore sugar. Another piece of information that will not surprise you is that sugar is extremely unhealthy. Sugar has been traced back to many common health aliments since its widespread introduction in the 17 & 1800’s including acne, yeast infections, mood swings, mental health diseases and even Cancer.

All of these health problems were introduced to the public when we went from consuming approximately 10 pounds of sugar a year to 157 pounds a year. Here is a simple list to help you cut the sugar out of your life the healthy way and put your body back to nature.
1. Read labels Look for sugar in the ingredients and not just the nutrition facts. Sugar occurs naturally in many foods and is healthy for the body. The goal of reading the label is to make sure sugar is not an added ingredient. If it is not added then do not worry about the natural sugar on the fact list.

2. Leave the sugar on the table Resist the urge to add sugar to your coffee or tea. Many of our favorite beverages are already full of unnatural sugar. By not adding extra sugar in your drink you have cut sugar, which leads me to my next tip…

3. Go sugar free!! Hard, I know but... Surprisingly, many beverages we have taste just as great sugar free. With the growing popularity of flavored drinks at your local coffee house, companies have started catering to those who desire a sugar free lifestyle by making sugar free flavoring. Next time you order that latte you love so much, try ordering it sugar free. Chances are that you will not notice much difference and you will have done something healthy for your body.


A Sugar Free Recipe....I have no idea who Pauline is, but this is really yummy!!!

Pauline's Apricot-Almond No Sugar Cheesecake
What you need:
For the crust, press into springform pan:
2 cups of finely ground almonds,
1/4 cup of "light olive oil"
1/2 tsp. salt,
and 2 large, rounded tablespoons of flour.
For the filling, cream together in food processor:
Three 8 oz. packages of "reduced fat" soft cream cheese
3 eggs
1 large rounded tablespoon of flour
pinch of salt
4 whole-fresh apricots (with seeds removed)or use 6 halves of canned apricots(packed in it's own juice-no sugar added)
1/2 cup sour cream
16 of the small -individual packets of "Splenda."

What you do:
Pour into pan on top of crust:
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes than reduce heat to 350
and bake another 25-30 minutes, till top is lightly golden and middle section is does not move when pan it tilted.
COOL for 30-60 minutes.

Topping:
Puree 6 fresh apricots (pits removed of course)
along with 1/3 cup of "Simply Fruit" apricot jam.(this- has no added sugar, but only fructose sugar-natural.)
Spread this over top of cheesecake.
Sprinkle over topping:
1 cup of slivered raw almonds and place them in a non-stick fry pan along with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
Keep heat on medium and stir consistently till almonds are golden brown
Then place on a paper towel to cool.(browning time for about 1-2 minutes)