How To Avoid The Sugar Blues

Truth be told, the best way to avoid the sugar blues is to, well – simply not eat it.

Easier said than done, I know.

The thing is, there are plenty of sweet options that don’t have to involve refined sugar – things like honey, and agave nectar, or coconut sugar.

I even discuss this (briefly) in my FREE HOLIDAY GIFT – “44 Ways to be Gloriously Gluten-Free, Through the Holidays and Beyond.”

Yes, it might seem like an odd thing to even mention in the midst of the holiday season, with sweet temptations beckoning to us from all directions.

However, it’s not all that uncommon for someone to be diagnosed as either allergic, or sensitive, to sugar.

So, I try to keep this, and all other allergens, in mind.

Another thing to be aware of, is that it isn’t just white sugar in its traditional form that’s the villain, here.

Too many carbs in general – especially the “white stuff” like potatoes, rice and flour – are empty calories that offer little nutritional value.

So why not experiment with other sweeteners, for some of your holiday baking?

Tweak one or two recipes by substituting succanat, or coconut sugar, and see what works for you.

At meals, help yourself to an extra serving of vegetables, instead of a mountain of brown rice.

Tread light, and see how you feel.

A funny thing happens, though, when you cut back on sugar.

All of a sudden, many of your favorite foods might seem too sweet!

In fact, I baked my first batch of gluten-free Christmas cookies this past weekend, and when I sampled a bite – always a must – I was actually disappointed.

They were much too sweet for my newly refine taste buds!

My disappointment came with the realization that I’d baked my favorite cookies, and didn’t want to eat them – they were that sweet!

I guess that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

But what to do?

Well, the likely solution is to head back into the kitchen this coming weekend, and tweak the recipe so that it’s still delicious – but less sweet.

Stay tuned for an update.

And meanwhile, I hope you’ll take advantage of this FREE OFFER!

Happy Holidays!