Comments on: No Sugar for Lent: a Mary and Martha Moment

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:40:22 +0000

It's mind-boggling when you start to realize how many products they put sugar in these days! My wake up call came when I finally read the label on the whole wheat bread I had been buying and found high fructose corn syrup. I literally felt cheated! I was lucky enough to have a breadmaker given to me and now LOVE making my own bread! .-= Katie´s last blog ..Red Lentil Curry =-.

By: Cascia @ Healthy Moms

Cascia @ Healthy Moms — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:37:05 +0000

Wow! That sounds like a major challenge! I didn't realize how much food has sugar in it. .-= Cascia @ Healthy Moms´s last blog ..House Rules Completed =-.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:15:24 +0000

I make my own taco seasoning mix too, and my husband tells me it’s the best. There are a ton of recipes for homemade mixes online! Invest in a good, organic herb/spice collection, and you can make just about any mix.

I also started making my own ketchup a few months ago. It’s awesome! I do add a little organic evaporated cane juice, but it is so much healthier than any store bought brand (at least the sugar is unprocessed)! It’s quick, and the base is organic tomato paste. We LOVE it around here!

By: myyearwithout

myyearwithout — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:47:14 +0000

Good for you!! It is really tough to turn down EVERYTHING with sugar in it--I like that you took a balanced approach and allow yourself dark chocolate. That shows balance and moderation which is sustainable. I'm still going without, but I would not necessarily recommend that everyone do it this way. I would recommend the "avoidance" of, but not necessarily cutting it out completely. Again, nice going! myyearwithout’s last blog post..Nutrients vs. Calories: The Debate Goes On

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:24:02 +0000

Oh, absolutely! Do share! I’m a believer in never having too much information.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:37:43 +0000

I just started making my own taco seasoning … won’t ever buy a packet again (I hope!). It’s easy! Also, I have a good oil/vinegar dressing recipe that is all we use around here, if you would like! Thanks for the thought-provoking and challenging posts!!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:44:38 +0000

I think I’ve found a kindred spirit! Sarah, your comments are so helpful and insightful. I’m so glad to have “met” you! Thanks! We’ll have to hash out the DW detergent journey together. I’m glad I didn’t buy Palmolive after all the bad reviews I’m seeing now!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:47:51 +0000

I’ve been very cognizant lately about staying from corn syrup of any kind, white sugar and MSG (not to mention TVP, hydrolized soy protein, etc.)- and have been amazed at everything I find it in!

I normally make my own chicken stock, but frequently keep a carton or two of beef stock on hand. I recently have been ingredient reading more and was shocked to find MSG in most of them! Two I’ve found that don’t contain MSG, nor sugar nor corn syrup, are Kitchen Basics and Emeril’s brand of stock . . . just to help out next time you’re at the grocery store! I used to use the Better than Bouillon paste, but am not too impressed with some of their ingredients either so we are switching away from those . . .

I have several bread recipes on my website that don’t have sugar (though many have honey or maple syrup) if you are still looking!

Good job with your Lenten promises!

Best,
Sarah