Valkyrie Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yeo dairy makes great fat free yoghurt. I put that on my cereal as it doesn't make it go soggy as milk. Actually it's nice if you have it with some honey mixed in for a dessert. I used to balk at using totally fat free but this is nice and creamy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 There's quite a debate about Agave... I prefer it to dark muscovado sugar, which I love on porridge; it is very low GI and you need to use very little, it is high in calories though. I only use it on porridge, so not every day. It gets slammed as it's high in fructose, but like it as it doesn't leave me craving sugar/sweet stuff. Stevia is more portable as it comes in little sweetener type pellets and is a chemical free sweetener. I have grow into a sweeter tooth, but if I don't get it, then I don't miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Can either of them be used in baking? I don't use sugar for much else (the odd spoonful on porridge but that's about it) but I use a lot in baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I find mixing a few raisins into porridge whilst it is cooking sweetes it up no end, especially if it has been made the day before and reheated. I tend to make two days worth at a time, with a grated Apple and a hand full of raisins and some cinnamon. Cinnamon helps regulate your blood sugar too, so it is win win and yummy. I must admit to using half milk half water though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 TBH I haven't tried, I have been avoiding baking recently as I only end up eating it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hmmmm, I will have to investigate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Coconut nectar is great for baking, is low GI and is acceptable in moderation for diabetics. All in all, it is my friend!! In fact, I have gone nuts over coconuts full stop!! Coconut oil is a healthier oil to cook with too. Then there is coconut water, coconut milk, desiccated coconut and Malibu I definitely think there is something to be said about reducing carb intake. I've had a few busy work days where I have grabbed a sandwich rather than eating my usual soup or salad, and I have felt pretty rubbish and it has raised my blood sugars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Where would I find coconut nectar, Debs? I use coconut oil for coking, and my dogs get it in their morning mince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 According to a new report from California ( ) we should all be consuming our daily calorie intake between 9 and 5! Tests on mice ( ) showed that those who ate their allotted calories between those times weighted less than those allowed access to the same number of calories over a 24 hour period! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have to admit that I tend not to eat late though - it doesn't get digested easily if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I would be climbing the walls if I couldn't eat after 5pm!! Never heard of coconut nectar. I have started using coconut oil though. I didn't realise it was okay for dogs, might start adding a bit to the biscuits I make for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 I just add about half a teaspoon each to their morning mince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 My OH doesn't get home till 7pm so not that easy for me to do . I don't have breakfast and eat very little while at work, so that'll have to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 They sell coconut nectar in most health food stores, like Holland and Barratt. However, I find it cheaper to buy in bulk on eBay. My sister and I usually go halves on a 5kg sack which costs about £20 compared to around £7 for 250g in health food shops! They usually call it coconut sugar on eBay but it's the same stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 According to a new report from California ( ) we should all be consuming our daily calorie intake between 9 and 5! Tests on mice ( ) showed that those who ate their allotted calories between those times weighted less than those allowed access to the same number of calories over a 24 hour period! I managed to lose nearly a stone doing this last year. I kept to the eight hour window but mine tended to be between 1pm and 9 pm because it was the spring when I started and it was long daylight hours therefore we tended to be at the allotment in the evening and didn't eat our evening meal until later. I did find it tough waiting until lunchtime to eat because I am a breakfast lover. I think that I will start this again after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Having thought this through.....this is actually what I do anyway! I never eat breakfast as I am simply not hungry 1st thing, have lunch around 12 and something very light when the boys eat around 5pm. I have taken up tapestry again in order to keep my hands busy in the evenings !!! Again.....not for everyone but if it fits in with other things in life poss worth trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
