Favorite No-Sugar and Low-Sugar Recipes

There are many reasons to adopt a low sugar or no sugar diet. Because sugar slows down the protective actions of our immune system and our ability to fight infections, you may want to avoid sugar for a short period of time such as during a cold, ear infection, urinary tract infection, yeast infection or while following a detox program such as the Whole Health Detox.

Besides improving the function of your immune system there are many advantages to a low sugar or no sugar diet especially with managing chronic conditions such as yeastovergrowth or candida, chronic Lyme disease, reducing inflammationthat worsens autoimmune diseases and it's an easy way to reduce extra calories when trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

It seemed like in 2007 and 2008 I was seeing a lot of people in my practice with chronic yeast overgrowth and this has recently been coming up frequently in my practice again. There are many versions of anti-candida and anti-yeast nutritional plans and strategies that avoid various forms of sugars and carbohydrates. I've found it most helpful for my patients if we can find a plan that reduces these aspects of their diet enough to reduce symptoms of yeast overgrowth while not being so restrictive that they feel they cannot maintain the diet long enough to recover and achieve healthy lifestyle.

One aspect that can be tricky is what to eat in restaurants, how to approach social engagements and manage the holiday season. Over the years I found various resources to be helpful in finding low sugar and no sugar recipes for everyday meals as well as special treats to bring to social events and holiday gatherings so I wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes:

Vanilla Macaroons from Dandelions on the Wall
These treats have vegan, raw and only have 5 ingredients! To quote a famous chef,"How easy is that?"

Lemon Almond Biscotti from Elana's Pantry
Also very easy to prepare these treats are gluten free and great with a cup of herbal tea.

Raw Chocolate Almond Butter from Ricki Heller
Avoid added sugars by making this treat at home.

Butternut Squash with Lemon Quinoa from Sugar Free Vegan

This is a great option for a one-dish meal to bring to a pot luck social event.

Fixing your Hormone Problems with Fiber

Most of us think of dietary fiber as a way to maintain regular bowel movements and may have heard about fiber’s possible role in preventing colon cancer but did you know you can balance your hormones using fiber? Fiber helps to regulate levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in multiple ways involving your digestive tract, liver, ovaries and blood circulation. Multiple symptoms and medical conditions are the result of hormone imbalances: PMS symptoms such as breast tenderness, mood changes, headaches and bloating are worse if you don’t have enough progesterone to offset estrogen. Acne and unwanted facial hair can be caused by too much testosterone in your system. Peri-menopause symptoms like heavier menstrual bleeding, shorter menstrual cycles and spotting between periods can be the result of an imbalance between estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Uterine fibroids and endometriosis can be made worse by too much estrogen. Your risk of breast, thyroid a...

Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars

Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars are packed with protein, healthy fats and minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc. They are just sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth and are the perfect afternoon "pick me up" with a cup of tea. They are also a good option for when you arrive home famished after a long day and you still need to cook dinner. Snacking on one of these will help tide you over so you can prepare a healthy meal. All the ingredients in Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars are also Whole Health DETOX approved. Because these bars are packed with nutrient dense seeds and nut butters, it is best to limit yourself to one bar a day if you are watching your weight. Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars 2 cups sesame seeds ½ cup ground milk thistle seeds or flax seeds 1 ¾ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened) ½ cup agave nectar ¼ cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup raw cocoa powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon ...

2017 Dirty Dozen & Clean 15

Environmental Working Group release the 2017 list of the Dirty Dozen (12 non-organic fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticides) and the Clean 15 (15 non-organic fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides). Go to the Environmental Working Group website and download your copy today. How should you use this guide? For the Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables - ALWAYS choose Organic, even if these items are the only Organic items you eat you can avoid 90% of your potential exposure to pesticides and herbicides. For the Clean 15 fruits and vegetables - choose organic if it is available to you and in your budget but if you don't get Organic, your pesticide exposure will be low. What about other foods not on the list? Check our EWG's Food Scores list to see the potential harm in each food item:

Dr. Tracy's Blog

Search This Blog