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Definition of Carbohydrate

What are Carbohydrates?

1. Foods containing carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and cellulose. When eating candy or any sugary foods, carbohydrates are then broken down in order for them to become blood sugar.

2. Carbohydrates come in two forms: simple and complex.

Examples of Simple Carbs – Chocolate Bar, Doughnuts, cakes, cookies, whipped cream, candies, white bread, white sugar

Once eaten, and because they are processed much faster in your system, you develop a sugar high, right? But then after awhile, that high wears off and you seem to crave more food and more sugar. Stop sugar cravings, eat more high-quality protein and eat no Simple Carbs.

Examples of Complex Carbs – beans, fruits, whole grains, vegetables, yams

These are foods that are high in fiber and contain starch. Most of these Complex Carbohydrates are processed slower than the Simple Carbohydrates.

These complex carbohydrates are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Huge Advantage to anyone on a Weight Loss Diet

When you eat Complex Carbs, you never feel hungry afterwards, you don’t crave sugar, due to the fact these foods are more slowly absorbed than their counterpart.

Salmon Green Vegetables Complex Carbs Protein Healthy Whole Foods

Now, here is the key component in choosing either simple or complex carbohydrates. Once either of these carbs is consumed, one of two things can occur. Either you exercise, in which case the fat produced from the carbohydrates is dissipated, or you do nothing, which would then allow the fat to build up. Thus, the diets which have become so popular in reducing carbs play a significant role.

It all boils down to this: carbohydrates and sugars are synonymous. The trick is to discern which foods are digested slower than those which are not. If you are trying to decide whether or not to go on a low-carb diet; research the appropriate foods and exercise that will ensure the efficacy of this specific diet plan.

These 2 healthy sugar replacements are very popular with those who enjoy Raw Food Recipes. They both help reduce appetite and sugar cravings for many people, because the body gets whole food nutrition and some vitamins and minerals within the context of these 2 plant-based sugar substitutes.

Agave Plant Nectar Health Benefits

• liquid healthy sweetener
• extracted from inner core of the agave plant
• tastes like a mixture of honey and maple syrup
• retains vitamins and minerals
• best qualify comes from the Weber Azul or Blue Agave Plant
• low glycemic index, does not raise blood sugar levels too much
• 60 calories for 1 Tbsp Agave Nectar
• Health Benefits include helps strengthen immune system
• helps fight intestinal bacteria
• can help reduce appetite and control weight
• Recipes  use 1/3 cup agave nectar instead of sugar

Lucuma Powder Health Benefits

• is a whole fruit powder
• extremely rare fruit, yellow-orange in color
• grows in South America, Peru and Chile and Ecuador
• excellent source of complex carbs, fiber, vitamins and minerals
• Lucuma is the #1 ice cream flavor in South America, Peru particularly
• tastes like maple ice cream, smooth consistency
• has a maple syrup-like flavor
• 60 calories for 1 Tablespoon Lucuma Powder
• Used in raw food recipes, smoothies, and raw ice cream, has a smooth texture
• Kosher, Gluten-free, vegan, raw, make sure to get organic

Learn more about Healthy Sweeteners and How to Stop Sugar Cravings for those addicted to Sugar here
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Diana Walker, Cravings Coach
CEO, Diana Walker Healthy Lifestyles

Do you enjoy cinnamon? Here is a spice that we can enjoy, and that is also healthy for us.

Cinnamon was one of the first commodities traded regularly between the Near East and Europe.  Surprisingly, cinnamon is a small evergreen tree. It is the bark that is processed which turns into the ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks (or quills) we are used to seeing. Its active and healthful components are cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate and cinnamyl alcohol which are derived from the essential oils in the bark.

Ceylon and cassia are the two most popular varieties of cinnamon, even though there are hundred of varieties. Cassia, the stronger of the two and the less expensive, is more common in North America. Both cinnamons are an excellent source of trace mineral manganese and a good source of dietary fiber, iron and calcium.

Insulin Reduction

By just digesting a  teaspoon a day, patients with type 2 diabetes had lowered their blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Levels increased when they stopped adding cinnamon to their diet.

Cinnamon normalizes blood sugar levels. This helps to reduce cravings for sugar. This helps to control blood glucose levels by preventing insulin spikes after meals. It reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol as well as total cholesterol.

Other Health Benefits

Cinnamon has anti-clotting properties; helps prevent the unwanted clotting of blood platelets, which places cinnamon in the category of an anti-inflammatory food. This anti-inflammatory benefit can help relieve arthritis as well as relieve pain and stiffness of muscles and joints.

Cinnamon also has anti-microbial actions, stopping the growth of bacteria as well as fungi and yeast Candida. It is so successful as an anti-microbial, that it has been used as a food preservative.

There are so many other helpful benefits of cinnamon, beside the affect it has on blood sugar and its anti-clotting and anti-microbial properties. Just a few benefits of cinnamon are listed below:

• Curbs cravings
• Supports digestive function
• Relieves congestion
• Constricts and tones tissues
• Boosts brain function by boosting cognitive function and memory
• Relieves menstrual discomfort
• Improves circulation by thinning blood
• Provides calcium and fiber protect against heart disease
• Improves colon health, by removing bile salts from the body
• Prevents urinary tract infections and irritable bowel syndrome
• Helps address tooth decay and gum disease

How to add Cinnamon to Your Diet

Adding cinnamon to your diet can be easy as making toast. Just add a touch of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon to whole grain bread for an adult version of cinnamon toast. Sprinkle cinnamon onto your whole grain oatmeal or cereals or on yogurt, soups and sauces.

Simmer your favorite tea, coffee or soy milk with cinnamon sticks, creating the perfect breakfast drink or bedtime nightcap.

For an ethnic flair, add liberal amounts of cinnamon to beans or meat in your Mexican dishes. Or add to curries and chilis for a warm, spicy kick. You can also saute vegetables with cinnamon sticks for unique flavoring and healthful benefits. (Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.) Let cinnamon add some spice to your life.

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CEO, Diana Walker Healthy Lifestyles
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Stop Food and Sugar Cravings by Barry Macdonald presented by Diana Walker

Quoting from Barry’s Document: “There are times when we all reach for some type of comfort food and after a few mouthfuls the world seems like a better place.

But now scientists believe that the secret behind comfort foods is all in the mind, as foods that are high in sugar and fat can alter the chemicals in the brain and can help to relax us.

Addiction to sugar is not a result of a mental disorder, character flaw or weak will. The roots of sugar addiction, as well as any other addiction, lies in neurotransmitters in the reward pathway of the brain. Sugar addiction develops in several different ways.”

Be sure to read more by clicking here: Stop Food and Sugar Cravings by Barry Macdonald presented by Diana Walker

Be sure to check out Barry J. Macdonald’s website at escapefromfat.com

Wishing you Freedom From Cravings!
Diana

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1. Wide Variety of Healthy Food

Variety is the spice of life. If you have some variety in your diet you’re more likely to enjoy what you’re eating. So ensure that your eating plan includes a wide variety of foods. Choose foods that give you joy and eat them in moderation. Too much of anything isn’t good.

2. Eat More Fiber to Feel Full

A common complaint of many diets is that the portions recommended aren’t filling. Start incorporating more fiber into your diet. Not only is it good for you but it will help to make you feel full and satisfied.

3. Healthy Snacking

Part of the challenge of sticking to a diet is a nasty habit many of us have called unhealthy snacking. Retrain yourself to eat healthy snacks. The reality is you will continue to eat between meals and that is actually a good thing to do. Just ensure that what you’re snacking on gives your body much needed energy and nutrients.

The easiest way to snack on healthy food is to think ahead. Prepare fresh or dried fruit, raw vegetables with low fat dip or fill a small container with a handful of nuts or low fat yogurt. These are just a few ideas for some handy and tasty snacks that are easy to carry and will satisfy that “snacking” need.

4. Nine Servings of Fruit and Vegetables Daily

Did you know that many health experts recommend that as part of a healthy diet one should eat up to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day? That works out to about 4  cups. Not only can this approach provide delicious and energy boosting snacks and meals but these servings can help lower cholesterol levels. As well, for vegetarians and raw food enthusiasts, more fruits and vegetables means less room and need for meats and dairy in the diet. Reducing our meat and dairy intake reduces cholesterol-boosting saturated fat-an outcome that our hearts will appreciate!

FRUIT – Here are some pointers to keep in mind about fruit:

Select fruits that are in season. This is not only a tastier alternative, since locally grown food is naturally fresher, but it is better for the environment as well. When we purchase locally grown food we help lower the demand for foods that must be transported cross country to fulfill customer needs. Less transportation = less fumes and pollution.

Always choose fresh fruits whenever possible. When fresh fruits aren’t possible, choose fruits canned in juice or water rather than light or heavy syrup since this adds unnecessary sugar to your meal.

1. Watch your intake of fruit juices. Many fruit juices have ridiculously high sugar content. Choose whole fruits as snacks rather than juice.
2. Try to make it a habit to add fruit in salads, toppings, desserts and snacks, whenever possible.

VEGETABLES – Here are some handy tips for selecting and eating vegetables:

1. Colorful vegetables (and fruits) provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals your body uses to maintain good health and energy levels.
2. So when choosing green leafy vegetables the darker the better! Eat more dark-green vegetables like broccoli, spinach and kale.
3. Yellow and orange vegetables (and fruits) contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C and when included as part of a low-fat diet may help to maintain a healthy heart, vision health and a healthy immune system. So eat more orange and yellow vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, winter squash and sweet potatoes.
4. Control the amount of starchy vegetables (like potatoes) in your diet.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach
CEO, Diana’s Healthy Lifestyles

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Sprouted wheat flour is also an option for some people. Some wheat sensitive people are able to eat products made from sprouted wheat, like Ezekiel and Essence brand breads. When wheat has been sprouted, your digestive system is able to digest it as a vegetable sugar instead of starch molecules.

Barley, corn, millet, oats, rye and sorghum are all in the same grain family as wheat (the cereal grain family). However, they are generally safe for wheat sensitive people to eat. Non-cereal grains like amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat are all gluten-free and make great cookies.

Ground nut flour is also a good substitute for wheat intolerant individuals. Nuts make a rich flour substitute that is suitable for cakes and cookies.

With a little planning, careful label reading and preparation, you can eat wheat-free with one or several of these alternatives. Afterward you can begin to feel better sooner with a gluten free diet and begin to lose weight.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

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With the so many resources right at your fingertips, there is plenty of information and support for living a dairy-free, sugar-free or wheat-free lifestyle. Now we will go into detail about striving for a wheat-free lifestyle.

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If you have a long-term allergic reaction to wheat products, there are some good alternatives to use. First, you will have to determine whether you just have a wheat allergy, or if you are allergic to gluten as well. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and many other grains. To test your allergies, try eating alternative grains like barley or oat flour. If you can eat these without reaction, then wheat and not gluten is your culprit.

Since wheat is in virtually all carbohydrate products on the market, packaged bread, pasta and cookies are out immediately. You will also need to read the labels on canned or bottled sauces. Rice is a better carbohydrate substitute. If you are used to having rolls or bread with dinner, try using brown rice instead. Rice flour and rice noodles are also good substitutes for some of your favorite wheat products.

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You can try some sugar-free products but make sure to read their labels carefully. There is a big difference between a product that contains no sugar, and a low-carbohydrate product.

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You will have to experiment with how sensitive your body is to sugar and sugar substitutes. Some people find that after time they are able to use some natural sugars like honey in their food, or even eat packaged foods made with honey.

If you’ve been using sweet treats as a reward for yourself and your family, brainstorm some strategies to reward yourself differently. Pick a “safe” food as a treat, or use a nonfood alternative, like getting a massage, reading a good book or watching a guilty pleasure movie.

Once your palate gets used to sugar-free living, you’ll be surprised by how many flavours that you were missing. Sugar tends to overwhelm your taste buds and when it is gone, you will be able to savour other foods.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

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What makes this difficult it you don’t realize what you are allergic to until you start to eliminate things. This is one way that you can determine what food allergies you might have. This process definitely helps to get you on track for a gluten free diet. Let’s look at what you can do for a sugar-free living.

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Sugar-Free Living

Of all food allergies, there are probably the most resources available for sugar-free living. Since diabetics cannot eat large quantities of sugar, and there are still many people who are following low-carbohydrate diets, sugar-free recipes, tips and hints are everywhere.

Living a sugar-free or low-sugar lifestyle requires dedication and research. If you have strong reactions to sugar, you may not be able to handle any sugar substitutes or food made with sugar substitutes. Sugar substitutes can cause sugar cravings and, in some cases, sugar allergy reactions. In general, it’s best to avoid them completely.

You will need to read labels on packaged and processed foods. Sugar is one of the top additives to all kinds of foods – some that you wouldn’t even suspect! Sugar is added to bread, canned vegetables and packaged sauces, among many, many other products. It is no wonder that Americans consume 156 pounds of sugar per year!

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

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Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

There are various milk substitutes that can be used in cooking, on cereal or for drinking. Soy milk, rice milk, oat milk and almond milk all have different flavors and qualities. Try a few brands and types out before you settle on your favorite milk substitute. Most baking recipes can be made by adding a milk substitute in for milk. There are also many dairy-free cookbooks that will help you make the transition to your new way of eating.

There are also soy and rice cheeses available that can be used in recipes to get the melty texture that you crave. Soy and rice ice cream substitutes are great for hot summer days and have excellent flavors.

As dairy allergies become more recognized, manufacturers are producing more dairy alternatives. Always make sure to read labels, and balance your dairy substitutes with whole, fresh foods.

Just like with any diet you have to try different foods and see what works best for you. Soon you will be dairy free and working towards a gluten free diet. While focusing on food and allergies, try to keep up with your exercise routine to help you manage weight loss.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

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