Instead of processed white sugar, why not try:
- brown sugar
- organic sugar
- sucanat (raw sugar cane)
- molasses
- honey
- agave nectar

While these are all better options than white sugar, why not try sweet fruits instead? Depending on the recipe, you can try
- dates
- figs
- bananas
- raisins
- sweet fruit juice such as pear, white grape or nectarine

For example, molasses or agave nectar is great as a sweetener in BBQ sauce. Notice I haven’t mentioned corn syrup? It’s no better than white sugar.

So next time you need to sweeten something, why not use fruit and benefit from the nutrients and flavour too!

Simple and Sweet Smoothie

- a little water
- frozen strawberries
- banana

Variation on a Theme Smoothie

- a little rice milk
- baby cucumber
- an orange
- banana

Purple Wonder

- blueberries (frozen, add a little water to get them moving)
- an orange
- half a banana
- flax seeds

Light Green Goodness
- 3 small green apples
- a little water
- half a cucumber
- banana
- flax seeds

“Let’s use every kitchen appliance” Smoothie

- carrot juice (from juicer)
- frozen strawberries
- apples
- banana
- kale
- ginger (from juicer)

Lemon Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

1 can               chick peas
2 Tbsp            Tahini paste (sesame paste)
1/3 cup           lemon juice
1/2 tsp            cumin
1 tsp                corriander (I used seeds, but I think ground would be better)
1/2 tsp            cayenne
1/2 tsp            salt
2 – 3                garlic cloves, minced
fresh ground pepper

In a blender, combine all ingredients together and mix until smooth. (A food processor may also work.) Serve with pita bread or veggies.

Preheat oven to 400 or toaster oven works fine. With a sharp knife, slice bagel into very thin slices so that you can almost see through them (youll get about 10 slices). Place slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray (I used olive oil dabbed on). Quickly sprinkle in a small amount of seasoning (a little goes a long way) or leave plain. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned-be careful; they burn easily. Break each slice into 4 chips.

Per serving: 20 Calories; less than one gram Fat (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 39mg Sodium NOTES : Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

This recipe came from Big Oven, where it was referenced to have come from The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook.