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3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

June 4, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Finding a sugar-free breakfast can be surprisingly tricky. These sugar-free 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes are a great twist on our popular 3-Ingredient pancakes. This oat-free breakfast option is absolutely delicious. I like them enough to eat them plain but they are delicious with some almond butter or pureed fruit too!

3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

Our original 3-Ingredient pancakes have been SUPER popular, but we know some of you prefer not to eat oats. This protein packed version of our favorite breakfast recipe subs out the oats for almond flour to give you a great boost of protein and lower the carbs.

INGREDIENTS

I usually triple this for my family but this is the basic formula.

  • 1 Banana
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup of almond flour. I get my almond flour on Amazon and keep it in my fridge once it is opened so it stays fresh.

Note: Want to make these grain-free? You can absolutely leave out the oatmeal and these still turn out awesome. The only difference is they are a bit trickier to cook. Without the almond butter, you get a much thinner pancake and they tear easily so you have to be careful of that when you are cooking.

3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

Sugar-Free Protein PANCAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients into your blender and blend well for 15-20 seconds.

I am in love with my Blendtec for this. It gets everything so smooth and makes breakfast super simple. I’m a firm believer that every sugar-free kitchen needs a great blender. They are a bit pricey, but I promise it’s totally worth it. You can get a great deal on refurbished blenders directly from Blendtec or find them on Amazon here for a really great price.

Cook your pancakes on a griddle heated to medium-high, cooking from for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

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Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding

April 23, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Who else loves a big glass or Horchata? it’s my guilty pleasure when we have Mexican food . . . which is often around my house. This sugar-free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding is completely guilt-free and tastes amazing. I love to enjoy this as a quick breakfast, easy snack or late-night treat.

Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding

If you have never made chia pudding, that’s going to change right here. Chia pudding is super easy to make and is loaded with fantastic nutrients. I love using chia pudding as a way for my kids to get some extra fiber in their diet. Sometimes, we’ll even just mix a few Tablespoons of chia seeds into juice in the morning for my kids.

The texture of chia seeds once they soak up some liquid is fun. They become almost like gelatin and they give this easy pudding it’s thickness.

I make chia pudding the night before and it is ready to go the next morning. If you don’t have time the night before, you’ll need at least 2-3 hours for this to set up.

Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds – I snag mine on Amazon or through Thrive Market (get 25% off of a membership for a limited time) because I find that it’s more affordable than buying them locally)
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
  • Optional: 1 Tbsp. maple syrup

Here’s what you need:

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Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding Instructions

Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding

This really could not be easier to make. In a large mason jar, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.

Gently stir in your sliced strawberries, or set aside to top your chia pudding with just before serving.

Seal container and place in the fridge overnight or for 2-3 hours for the pudding to set up. It is ready to eat when the chia seeds have absorbed quite a bit of the liquid and the pudding has thickened up.

Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding

These are delicious anytime of the day. I usually make a few at once and eat them throughout the week. Leave the strawberries out if you won’t be eating it the next day. It’s easy to top these with fruit just before eating.

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Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, chia, snacks, sugar-free breakfast

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

March 7, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb, gluten-free option for stir fry or other dishes you’d usually use rice for. Not sure how to make cauliflower rice? Don’t worry! It’s easy! We’ll walk you through exactly what you need to do to make cauliflower rice at home. It is so easy to make and it is way fresher (and cheaper) than pre-made cauliflower rice you can find at the grocery store.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

When I first making the switch to a lower carb diet, cauliflower rice was the best discover. It tastes so good and, while not identical to rice, is a great substitute. It’s perfect in our Weeknight Ragú or as a substitute for rice in this Stovetop Picadillo.

A few of my kids actually like it better than rice, so I use it all the time because I love that they are getting some extra veggies in.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

I can make enough for my family of 8 with one head of cauliflower. If I want extras, sometimes I’ll use 2 but 1 really does make quite a bit.

You don’t need any fancy tools to make this. I use a food processor but a blender would work as well.

For any sugar-free kitchen, I really recommend this Ninja Kitchen System. It’s perfect when you are trying to work more whole foods in your diet. We use it for smoothies, sauces, quick protein shakes, cauliflower rice, and more. We’ll make spiralized veggies with this too as an alternative to pasta, like these Zoodles with Spinach Pesto.

Ninja Kitchen System

The first few times I used cauliflower rice in my cooking, I bought pre-made cauliflower rice at the store. This was hit-or-miss for me as far as quality. Some was great and some was just off. It was a bit pricey for small portions too so I just find it easier to make my own.

Once you see how easy this is, you’ll want to do the same.

Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

  • Cauliflower, one head
  • 2 Tbsp. butter (or other oil of your choice)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Cauliflower Rice Preparation

Start by chopping your cauliflower into large florets. Don’t worry about getting them too small or even. These just need to be small enough to fit into your food processor.

Cauliflower Rice

Fill your food processor with your cauliflower florets. I do this in batches. Don’t overfill your food processor or it won’t chop evenly.

This is what I love about the Ninja Kitchen System. I use the same base and just pop the food processor attachment on it. The auto IQ sense that I’m using the food processor and gives me options based on that.

Fill the food processor, seal the lid, and set it to “chop”.

Let this go until your cauliflower has been chopped into rice-sized pieces.

Cauliflower Rice in a food processor

Work in batches until you have riced all your cauliflower.

Next step is to cook your cauliflower rice. You can steam this. My favorite way is to cook it in a frying pan because I feel like you get more flavor out of it.

In a large frying pan, melt 1-2 Tbsp. of butter on med-high heat.

Add your riced cauliflower and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is slightly toasted.

Cauliflower Rice

Sever with any dish you’d usually eat with rice. We love cauliflower rice and make it at least a few times a week.

It’s great as leftovers too so make plenty!

Cauliflower Rice

 

Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: low-carb, side dish

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice

February 14, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Weeknight meals can be a challenge, especially if you are trying to eat more whole foods and eliminated added sugar from your diet. Conveniences foods sure made my life easier but they did not make me feel great. Now, I like to have quick and easy recipes in our rotation so I can get a healthy dinner on the table quickly. This Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice is one of my family’s favorites and it is so easy to throw together.

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice

Eliminating anything from your diet can be hard. I’ve found that the best way to stick to my plans is to have a plan in the first place: a menu plan. Those nights when I don’t have a menu plan in place are the nights I give in and eat something that I wish I hadn’t.

Food cravings are hard. When I’m hungry my willpower goes way down so when I get hungry in the late afternoon, I know that’s when I’m going to slip.

To get around this, I plan my menu for the week, as best I can (We love this weekly meal planner from Busy Mommy Media) and make sure that I have as much food prepped ahead of time as I can so I can get dinner on the table quickly.

This Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice comes together quickly and it makes great leftovers so you can even make it the night before or have it for lunch the next day.

I adapted this recipe from one that I received in a Blue Apron Box, something I’d highly recommend for those weeks when you are short on time. 

Weeknight Ragu with Cauliflower Rice

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

  • Hamburger, 1 pound
  • 1 Red onion, chopped
  • Garlic, 5 cloves, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Bell Peppers, any color, sliced
  • 3 Zucchini, sliced
  • 3 stems Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 heads of Cauliflower
  • Olive Oil

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425°.

Slice the zucchini and break 1 head of cauliflower into large florets. On a large sheet pan, lay out your veggies, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake for about 20 minutes (tossing halfway through).

Brown the hamburger, adding the chopped red onion and minced garlic cloves a few minutes in. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté for a few minutes, until the hamburger is fully cooked, then add in the sliced bell peppers, Italian seasoning and chopped rosemary.

Once the bell peppers soften a bit, stir in diced tomatoes and 3/4 cup of water (or beef broth). Lower the heat and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes.

In the meantime, wash and roughly chop your remaining head of cauliflower. You can make your own cauliflower rice using any food processor.

I love the one that connects to my Ninja blender and comes in the Ninja Kitchen System (If you can only buy one thing for your sugar-free kitchen, this is it. You can spiralize veggies, make some amazing sauces, and more).

To make your cauliflower rice, place your pieces of cauliflower in the food processor. These do not have to be chopped much, just enough to fit into the food processor. The Ninja Kitchen system has a setting to chop. That’s what I use when making this. I just push the button and it does its thing. You’ll have to experiment a bit with your food processor to see what works. You don’t want this to turn to mush. Just chop the cauliflower enough that it is in rice-sized pieces.

In a large frying pan, use a bit of butter or olive oil, heat on medium-high heat and add your cauliflower rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is slightly toasted.

Mix in your chopped fresh parsley and about 3/4 of your parmesan cheese and set aside.

Serve your Ragù on top of the cauliflower rice and top with your roasted veggies and a bit of extra parmesan.

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice

Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: dinner, dinner recipes, Italian recipes, weeknight dinner

Egg Roll in a Bowl – Low-Carb and Sugar-Free

February 1, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

We all need a few great weeknight meals that can be throw together when we are short on time. This quick egg roll in a bowl recipe can be thrown together fast and it is delicious. I love that it is packed with some great veggies and, unlike most Americanized Asian dishes I’ve come across, this one has no sugar added.

Egg Roll in a Bowl | No sugar added to this quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

Late afternoon is usually when I fall off the wagon. I’m great about staying on target for breakfast and lunch but by late afternoon the sugar cravings kick in.

That’s the point in the day where, if I don’t have something quick, easy, and amazing planned for dinner, I usually give in and eat something that I shouldn’t. I know that eating something sugary or loaded with carbs is going to make me feel terrible, but in that moment I don’t care.

I guess I’m “lucky” in a way, that sugar makes me feel so terrible (I am not diabetic, but my blood sugar swings wildly in both directions and I’ve been told diabetes is in my future if I don’t keep my blood sugar regulated better). Knowing that I’m going to feel terrible after eating something should stop me. But we all know how strong those cravings can be.

Sugar is my drug of choice.

I do much better when I keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand so I can munch when my blood sugar tanks and I just want to grab anything that is front of me. It’s way easier to fight off the sugar cravings when I’m not hungry.

This easy dinner has the added benefit of making amazing leftovers, so it’s easy to grab a min-bowl as a snack the next day.

You can eat this on it’s own, served over rice, or (my favorite) served over cauliflower rice.

You can buy cauliflower rice in the produce section of the grocery store, but I haven’t been overly impressed with the quality that way. It tends to go back quickly once riced so I prefer to make my own.

If you haven’t made cauliflower rice before, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. I love the food processor attachment on the Ninja (check out the full Ninja Kitchen system here). I just chop the cauliflower into small rice-sized pieces and sauté it in a pan with a bit of butter and it turns out perfect every time.

Ninja Kitchen System

My kids love egg rolls so, fortunately, even my picky eaters were willing to try this. If your kids are iffy about the texture of the cabbage, you can always chop it up into finer pieces.

Egg Roll in Bowl Recipe without sugar

Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded carrot
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tsp powdered ginger
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp crushed red pepper
  • 4 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef (or any other ground meat you’d like to use)
  • Green onion
  • 1 head Cauliflower (optional)

Egg Roll in a Bowl Instructions

In a large pan, cook the meat until browned.

Add the onions and sesame oil and cook for a few minutes, or until the onions are transparent.

Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper.

when the cabbage has cooked slightly, stir in the shredded carrot.

Just before serving, stir in the soy sauce and top with green onion. Serve over riced cauliflower or rice (if you don’t need a low-carb option).

Egg Roll in a Bowl

 

Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: dinner recipes, low-carb recipes, sugar-free

Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares

September 18, 2017 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Breakfast can be tricky to eliminate sugar when so may quick breakfast options are loaded with sugar. If you are short on time, these Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares are perfect. They can be made ahead of time and are ready to grab and go the next morning.

Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares

These Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares are so good, you’ll never miss the sugar. I’ll often make these as a dessert when I want something just a bit sweet.

You can tweak this recipe in so many ways based on your own personal preferences and what you happen to have on hand. This combination is my favorite and a great way to use up bananas that have gone a bit overly ripe.

Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares Ingredients

  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup applesauce – Buy it unsweetened or make it yourself in the Instant Pot!
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut – Be sure that it is unsweetened. Most shredded coconut has added sugar. I like this coconut. 
  • 1 cup raspberries

Here is what you need:

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Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares Instructions

Combine all ingredients, except raspberries in your mixer. I don’t even bother mashing the banana before hand. I don’t mind a few chunks of banana in this and it saves me an extra step.

Once mixed, gently stir in the raspberries. Mash them a bit as you go but be sure to leave them in larger pieces.

Spread your oatmeal mixture in a 9 x 13 pan that has been lightly coated with coconut oil.

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until baked through.

Serve these sliced into squares. This will keep in the fridge for several days but it never lasts that long at my house.

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How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

June 22, 2017 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Hard Boiled Eggs are a healthy snack (and a fantastic way to curb sugar cravings) but cooking them can be kind of a pain. That’s where your Instant Pot comes in. Cooking hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot gives you absolutely perfect eggs every single time and they are so easy to peel.

We’ll show you how to cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot so you can keep this high-protein snack in your fridge for whenever you need a quick snack.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

First of all, if you haven’t used an Instant Pot, make buying one the next thing on your to-do list. An Instant Pot is a must-have for every sugar-free kitchen. This has saved me from so much mindless snacking and regrettable dinners.

My family is busy. Very busy. There are so many nights when I don’t plan ahead like I should and dinner turns into a frantic rush to get anything on the table. My Instant Pot lets me throw frozen chicken breasts, along with whatever I feel like that night (my favorite is salsa or enchilada sauce and green chilies) and have dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

How to Choose an Instant Pot

There are several Instant Pot models out there. I have two because I use mine so often (and I like to make side dishes at the same time as my main course) and I notice very little difference between the two of them.

I have the Instant Pot Lux60 6-in-1, because I got a great deal on it, and the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1.

How to Choose an Instant Pot

The main difference between the two is the 7-in-1 includes a yogurt function, so if you want to make homemade yogurt (which is a great way to cut down on sugar in your yogurt) then go with the 7-in-1.

They do make a larger version if you want more cooking capacity. Mine are both 6 quarts but the Instant Pot also comes in an 8 quart. One thing to keep in mind is the larger pot will take a bit longer to come to pressure, especially if it is filled.

I have a family of 8 and don’t have any issues making enough food in our 6 quart Instant Pot but if you want to cook in bulk for freezer meals, you may want to go with the 8 quart.

How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

Even if you have never used an Instant Pot before, cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is simple. This is a great easy Instant Pot recipe to start with if you are a beginner.

First, you are going to need the stainless steal steam rack that came with your Instant Pot.

Instant Post Steaming Rack

This will keep your eggs off the bottom of the pot.

Place your uncooked eggs in a single layer on top of the rack. I typically do about a dozen at a time but I’ve done more when I’ve needed to.

Instant Pot Eggs

Add about a cup of water to the bottom of the pot (I just pour this over the eggs).

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Push the “manual” button on the pot and use the +/- buttons to set the pot to 5 minutes.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Your Instant Pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure. Once it does, it will start counting down from 5.

After the 5 minutes are up, it will go into “keep warm” mode. Let it stay in that mode for another 5 minutes then manually release the pressure on top by flipping the pressure switch.

Fill the pot with cold water to quickly cool the eggs and stop the cooking process.

You end up with perfectly cook eggs that peel so easily you could do it with one hand if you wanted.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

I cook hard boiled eggs in bulk in my Instant Pot and keep them in my fridge for quick snacks/breakfast.

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Sugar-Free Banana Oatmeal

May 18, 2016 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Finding a breakfast option that isn’t loaded with sugar can be difficult.

Most pre-packaged breakfast foods are more of a dessert than a breakfast food. This sugar-free banana oatmeal gets its sweetness from bananas and cinnamon and since you can make it in only 3 minutes, it’s also a super fast way to start your day!

Most breakfast foods are filled with sugar and that isn’t a great way to start your day. Even pre-packaged oatmeal and yogurt, foods that you would normally think of as healthy have a high sugar content.

I usually alternate between oatmeal and eggs for breakfast. Fortunately there’s a lot of room to play with variations of those.

This sugar-free banana oatmeal is one of my family’s favorite breakfasts. It’s surprisingly sweet thanks to the bananas and cinnamon, but contains no refined sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup milk or water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 banana, sliced

Preparation

Add your sliced banana to a microwave-safe bowl. Top with rolled oats, milk, and cinnamon.

Stir.

Microwave for a minute and half.

Remove from the microwave and stir.

Cook for another minute and a half and stir again.

That’s it!

You have perfectly cooked oatmeal with no added sugar. Since you made it yourself you know exactly what is in it but it’s still super fast to make. This is perfect for a busy morning!

 

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Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream

March 23, 2016 by Rachel 2 Comments

Are you looking for a yummy but still sugar-free treat?

It doesn’t get more perfect than this homemade sugar-free banana ice-cream. You don’t need an ice-cream maker for this and you can have a sugar-free, dairy-free treat in only minutes!

Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream | You won't believe how easy this sugar-free dessert is to make. No ice cream maker needed and this can be made in minutes!

The texture on this is amazing and it is so sweet you won’t miss the sugar at all.

Ready for the ingredient list?

Ingredients: Bananas

That’s it! Just frozen bananas!

Pop a few bananas in a freezer bag the night before you want to make this. I just broke mine in half, but you could slice them if you want it to blend up a bit easier.

To make your banana ice-cream, just put the frozen bananas in your blender or food processor.

I LOVE my Blendtec blender. It is the one thing in my kitchen that gets used every single day.

If you are switching to eating more whole foods and/or eliminating sugar from your diet, it is the absolute best tool you can have. Blendtec has a great selection of refurbished blenders on their site for a steep discount and I’ve heard great things about those if you want to save some money.

Sugar-Free Banana Ice-Cream

Your bananas will look a bit crumbly at first. Just scrape down the sides of your blender and blend again.

Scrape down the sides a few times and keep blending until your bananas transition into a nice, smooth consistency just like regular ice cream.

Serve right away.

This makes the perfect sweet treat, especially as the weather warms up.

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Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream | You won't believe how easy this sugar-free dessert is to make. No ice cream maker needed and this can be made in minutes!

 

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Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

March 21, 2016 by Rachel 1 Comment

Are you looking for a sugar-free snack idea that tastes fantastic?

These protein-packed cocoa energy bites are delicious and they are perfect to have on hand to curb sugar cravings!

Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

Snacking is one of the times when your sugar cravings can get the best of you. Most convenience foods are packed with sugar (and other not so great ingredients). We eat them because they are easy to grab when we are hungry.

Make it easy on yourself to eat healthy even when a craving hits. Keep a batch of these in your fridge so you can grab one when you need a snack or have a sugar craving.

These travel beautifully. We usually take a few bags of these whenever we head out for the day. My kids love them and they are so easy to eat on the go!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Optional: Add 2 Tbsp. of your favorite veggie powder for some extra nutrition. This is our favorite.

Preparation

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix on medium for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is combined.

Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and shape them into balls. I like keeping these fairly small (around 1-2 inches in diameter) so they don’t break apart.

Store in the fridge for up to a week.

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Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a mom of 6 who is working to cut the sugar out of my family's diet. After having twins a few years ago I have struggled to lose the baby weight. It turns out I had become insulin resistant. My path to weight loss started with cutting out all the sugar in my diet . . . and it was challenging. I found out that I don't just enjoy sugar, I'm addicted to it. Finding sugar-free recipes and tricks for dealing with sugar cravings has been so hard but I felt an immediate improvement in the way I felt and I lost 8 pounds within the first 2 weeks of going sugar-free.
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