tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post8542492575984212918..comments2024-03-28T00:42:43.558-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Sugar-Free February: Planning and PrepNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-1026819571417944182017-02-25T21:18:36.161-06:002017-02-25T21:18:36.161-06:00Nupur, very good initiative. To continue to be off...Nupur, very good initiative. To continue to be off sugar post February, you can substitute sugar with jaggery. As you are a Maharashtra, you might be used to jaggery :-) for your kids, acquired taste may be. I used to see jaggery in Patel stores in Chicago. . Main problem with sugar is processing adds lot more chemicals , which kind of sail under radar.Mukundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15759341026789701581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-50510045556984778742017-02-01T18:58:08.887-06:002017-02-01T18:58:08.887-06:00Oh wow- a full day of skiing- I don't know, I ...Oh wow- a full day of skiing- I don't know, I think that earns you whatever type of snack you wish for :) What a fun and active lifestyle! <br /><br />The homemade energy bar type treats are at the end of this post (they are delish, promise): http://onehotstove.blogspot.com/2016/07/must-see-tv-and-datetreats.html Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11003181797898082972017-02-01T11:57:07.826-06:002017-02-01T11:57:07.826-06:00Okay, I shared this with my school friends watsapp...Okay, I shared this with my school friends watsapp group and four of them have joined in. Have linked to the blog post too. Auf geht's! abhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051156746319414017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40208900698016825512017-01-31T14:51:42.348-06:002017-01-31T14:51:42.348-06:00Ja! Actually, it's more Kase and Kuchen countr...Ja! Actually, it's more Kase and Kuchen country. Fingers crossed, I'll resist all the Kuchen that this country is hellbent on inflicting my way. abhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051156746319414017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-58672262058548109592017-01-31T14:50:02.811-06:002017-01-31T14:50:02.811-06:00Thanks for the heads up, Nupur. I have convinced m...Thanks for the heads up, Nupur. I have convinced my husband to join and a friend has verbally agreed (will text her in the morning to remind her of it). A dietician friend said that my body will thank me for it. It had better do. Where I think I might struggle is on the Saturdays when we go skiing and we ski nearly all day on every Saturdays in Jan, Feb and the first Saturday in March. My energy abhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051156746319414017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-44016011519881115242017-01-31T10:45:40.371-06:002017-01-31T10:45:40.371-06:00That's very true. My husband has been off suga...That's very true. My husband has been off sugar for more than a year now, and he cannot handle a typical dessert any more. Way too sweet for his taste buds.<br /><br />Btw, Larabars are fabulous snacks. They contain only dried fruit and nuts (most of them), zero added sugar.Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935803939491045516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47379938124350125212017-01-31T06:52:23.147-06:002017-01-31T06:52:23.147-06:00Vishakha- sounds like a great list! Enjoy the rest...Vishakha- sounds like a great list! Enjoy the rest of your trip :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-65113045002884147122017-01-31T06:51:43.534-06:002017-01-31T06:51:43.534-06:00Manasi- now THAT is a win right there- the fact th...Manasi- now THAT is a win right there- the fact that you're losing the desire for sugar and not having to fight cravings all the time (which we all know is a losing battle). Good for you, girl! Something similar happened with me and kitkats, which used to be my favorite candy. I managed to cadge a kitkat from Lila's pinata loot, and barely managed a bite before I spit it out. Too sweet Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-71072651611062034222017-01-31T06:48:49.319-06:002017-01-31T06:48:49.319-06:00Amber- So true- we humans can get habituated to ju...Amber- So true- we humans can get habituated to just about anything, for better or worse. We can bend our habits to better serve us. I hope the month of sugarless chai makes it a new normal for me.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87363962465259093612017-01-31T05:33:23.058-06:002017-01-31T05:33:23.058-06:00Strangely enough a gradual cutting down process do...Strangely enough a gradual cutting down process does get you to a place where you are happy with no sugar in your tea. I did it 20 years ago and have never looked back. I also take less milk in my tea now, again a very gradual process. I guess, like with everything in life, its a gradual adjustment. Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-17186799730334867952017-01-29T21:47:32.182-06:002017-01-29T21:47:32.182-06:00Here's what I observed in ge last 10 days that...Here's what I observed in ge last 10 days that almost quit sugar. If, I have my cup of tea in the morning with a little bit of jaggery, it makes my day. I do not crave anymore, though I have sugary snacks for my son, I have lost the desire to pop something in my mouth ( and I love sweets). The other day I made banana muffins for him and he gave he a small bite, I found it way too sweet and Manasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-16898638616207629982017-01-29T09:48:30.426-06:002017-01-29T09:48:30.426-06:00I am joining the challenge on 6th once I return fr...I am joining the challenge on 6th once I return from India.<br /><br />- No food with added sugars - cakes, cookies, store-bought bread (my husband is on a bread baking challenge and has banned store-bought bread in any case), cereal<br />- The one exception may be the tiny tilgul ladus - all homemade - no more than 1 day<br />- Milk, fruit, veggies, brown rice are all ok<br /><br />Thats my Vishakha Parvatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142964093616938098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-2958625471138184262017-01-28T11:52:17.973-06:002017-01-28T11:52:17.973-06:00More power to you Nupur! I ate all kinds of multig...More power to you Nupur! I ate all kinds of multigrain breads that had added preservatives etc to prevent spoilage and while Ezekiel is not as tasty as the others, it's very very eatable:)ALso, low fat cottage cheese has been very useful during snack cravings....I'm looking forward to your list of snacks as well as other readers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-1547853548889036022017-01-28T05:52:28.875-06:002017-01-28T05:52:28.875-06:00In that case that morning cup's added sugar co...In that case that morning cup's added sugar could be the one exception that keeps you happy and satisfied with the rest of the day's choices. Do what works for you! :) Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25802976777010020262017-01-27T16:59:48.659-06:002017-01-27T16:59:48.659-06:00I did a sudden switch. But here's my problem, ...I did a sudden switch. But here's my problem, I am ok not eating sweets and going low carb, it's just that morning cup of chai that needs to be good ( read: with 1 tsp jaggery powder), then my day is perfect :(Manasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83681837357347788312017-01-26T07:27:03.749-06:002017-01-26T07:27:03.749-06:00Manasi- You will manage- we're more adaptable ...Manasi- You will manage- we're more adaptable than we give ourselves credit for!! Did you switch to unsweet chai all of a sudden or did you phase it out? I'm finding it easier to phase out little by little. <br /><br />Sprouted grain bread is good stuff- I like it with acovado, or with nut butter. <br /><br />I'll definitely list out some sugar free snacks- and hopefully discover someNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-6773158713852970672017-01-26T07:23:00.472-06:002017-01-26T07:23:00.472-06:00Ammani- Thank you :) So you are living in Germany ...Ammani- Thank you :) So you are living in Germany now- cool!! Bread and cheese is fine as long as they are sugar free- lol. Yes, Feb is a short month- no coincidence that I picked this month for the challenge ;) <br /><br />Dried fruit are concentrated in sugar but in my mind, they are excellent when making the transition from a sugary food to a very low/no sugar one. Eg. I'll be using a dateNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63335511584792791362017-01-26T07:17:46.819-06:002017-01-26T07:17:46.819-06:00Mina- I would say that it depends on what your goa...Mina- I would say that it depends on what your goals are, and what habits you are trying to change! If you find cake irresistible when offered a piece and are trying to teach yourself that it is OK to skip desserts and eat something else instead, then do that. But if your goal is to stay within a certain carb or calorie limit for the day, then the cake would be fine, as an occasional treat. That&Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79409349186545949762017-01-26T07:13:12.253-06:002017-01-26T07:13:12.253-06:00I like the Ezekiel bread (and Trader Joe's kno...I like the Ezekiel bread (and Trader Joe's knock-off of it) a lot! That's our "usual bread", I love it with almond butter the most. <br /><br />I love your idea of going sugar-free the majority of the time. It is a great way to find balance between enjoying the usual family activities, and putting changes into place the rest of the time. How amazing that our taste buds are so Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-55645742412980163242017-01-26T07:07:50.962-06:002017-01-26T07:07:50.962-06:00Anu- I'm not planning to change anything in Li...Anu- I'm not planning to change anything in Lila's diet. Like you mention with your kids, she eats some jam, maple syrup as part of meals, and if she gets candy at a birthday party or such, then she gets to keep and eat it. I try to teach her moderation and "making good choices" rather than banning certain foods (and hence making them irresistible) but it sure is hard in this Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-66044333152258179772017-01-26T07:04:31.239-06:002017-01-26T07:04:31.239-06:00Neha- I love your strategies. I am finding that ph...Neha- I love your strategies. I am finding that phasing out sugar is working well- going from 1 tsp to 1/2 to 1/4 has been painless. Going to none is a bit...disappointing :) but I can live with it for a while. <br /><br />I too plan to look through my bulging pinterest boards and find some fun new recipes to try!! <br /><br />Love the idea of making tiny portions of sweets. Thanks for sharing Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63156367299170593052017-01-26T07:02:23.946-06:002017-01-26T07:02:23.946-06:00Kejal- thanks for playing along! I am not a big fr...Kejal- thanks for playing along! I am not a big fruit eater but this month, I'll be turning to fruit when I need a sweet something. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81201195866848666682017-01-25T21:16:40.466-06:002017-01-25T21:16:40.466-06:00Ok, I'm ready,
Well. almost. Giving up sweet c...Ok, I'm ready,<br />Well. almost. Giving up sweet chai is a big hurdle. I tried it for 2 weeks, it. is. just.too. unbearable. It just made me so miserable. I hope I can manage. <br /><br />I'm so ready to go low carb. Snacks are my weak point. I love me some chivda, chaha- biscuit combo.another weakness is bread. Love it. So I will try sprouted grain bread or Ezekiel bread. <br /><br />DoManasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-66974701991149480052017-01-25T02:18:54.748-06:002017-01-25T02:18:54.748-06:00I have only been gone for a while and look, how ma...I have only been gone for a while and look, how many changes have happened! Congratulations on the baby and it is wonderful to hear about all the new adventures you have embarked upon. Such as this challenge. Okay, deep breath in...count me in for the challenge. Living as I do in Brot & Kase country now, it is going to be hard but it's only a month and February is a short one. One ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5875703165596806072017-01-24T10:42:32.456-06:002017-01-24T10:42:32.456-06:00The dilemma with this challenge, and I would like ...The dilemma with this challenge, and I would like to get advice on this and similar such situations: Is it better to skip a small piece of cake and eat a piece of bagel or low sugar cereal bar instead (even if it has more calories and more carbs)? Thanks! MinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com