Sugar Surprise!

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​I don’t eat as much sweet stuff as I thought I did.
So, this “no-suga” thing is going quite well.  I thought I’d get headaches, become frustrated & cranky--counting the days until I could eat the white stuff again.
Instead, it’s been a breeze. I’ve been a perfect princess, a swell sweetheart, a darling doll wondering just how long I can keep it up!
Okay, a few exaggerations in there but this isn’t half bad.
Today marks 21 days off sugar and I haven’t even thought about giving in.
As it turns out—most of the things I eat on a daily basis have no sugar anyway, so it hasn’t been much of a strain on the taste buds.
But here are two things I’m still eating and refuse to give up--options some may consider a way of “cheating”:
1/Fruit
*I realize some people may think this is like quitting cigarettes yet still vaping. But I won’t quit eating something that’s natural & good for me.
*I’m eating pineapple, apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, dates & prunes. These fruits are full of good stuff- phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water.
*Fruit is critical for a good diet—so I’m sticking with it. Plus, what would I put in my protein shake for dessert!?
 2/Manuka Honey
I started eating this type of honey about 5 years ago and I love it. Yes, it’s sugar but it’s also a strong antioxidant with medicinal properties.
*Manuka honey is produced from bees pollinating the Manuka Flower bush in Australia & New Zealand.
*I go for a type containing a 15+ UMF (Unique Manuka Factor). The higher the UMF the higher the antioxidants it contains.
*Manuka honey is good for digestion, oral health, clearing up the skin & more.
Dessert
So, at the end of the day I have to savor something that is seemingly scrumptious. Swipe to see my concoction.
It includes dates, prunes, small amount of plain Greek yogurt (no sugars added), one tsp. of Manuka honey & almond butter, 100% pure cacoa powder & pure egg white protein powder. On top, I add raw almonds and pure Cacao nibs for crunch and texture.
I make it the night before & freeze it. It takes a long time for me to eat—which is enjoyable and feels delectably deceitful!
If you’ve opted to join me on Lynda’s Sugar Shake Off Challenge—let me know how you’re doing. Share your tips below, too!
 
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