Stop SUGAR Support Thread

Protein powder - please CHECK INGREDIENTS if you're not supposed to be eating any soy.  Most of these powders are soy based.  My oncologist has said to eliminate soy - I used to eat a lot of tofu & edame - so I sometimes miss it, but not as much as I used to.  I LOVE Quinoa, and eat lots of brown rice.  Both good sources of protein, eaten with vegetables.

Not familiar with Quinoa. I looked it up just now ----where can you buy it?  Would Trader Joe's have it, do you think?

Sr- I was also thinking and not sure if anyone mentioned it but Peanut Butter is a good source of protien. Of course the good stuff is loaded with sugar, but I've found Natural PB to not be soo bad. I oftentimes have it with an apple or on celery or actually with strawberries. Tastes like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to me.

Ditto the RINSE the quinoa before cooking - I don't do it 5 times - just put it in a strainer under the running water - as with rice: 1 cup grain to 2 cups water.  Cooks in less than 15 minutes.  I get it in bulk at Health Food Co-op - but most stores, even big grocery shops carry it now.

Pronounced:  "Keen-wa" 

Yes, please give us the recipe Melanie.  Sounds like one I want to try, too!

I think you can even get Quinoa at Costco, you may not want a 10 lb. bag of it, but it is widely available in my chain grocery stores, health food stores, and bulk shopping mart.  I even found a 90 second pre-made mixed one with brown rice, maybe not as healthy as cooking yourself, but certainly convenient for quick and easy family meals.  It takes a little getting used to, but it's fairly easy to eat.

I like almond butter.  There are a lot of natural butters that are ground fresh at the Whole Foods store, or you can buy in a jar.  They also have fruit preserves that have double fruit and no sugar added at Whole Foods in their brand.  Per Anti-Cancer, that is a way to add fruit.

Trader Joe's is coming to Dallas, can't wait!

Hello everyone, I have taken the time to read the whole thread. I found it to be educational. So many here w/ a lot of knowledge regarding sugar. My naturopath Dr. Jake has put me on a meditteraen diet. I eat lots of veggies & fruits, lots of fish very little other meats. All organic. I take most of the supplements that have been mentioned on here. I exercise 5 times a week. Only my upper half at this time.  The cancer that has spread to my bones in my legs and hips having surgery on June 6th. I have found when I go to church function or other get togethers there is always sugary snack. My husband loves to eat them. So when he has a slice of cake or pie or a cookie I just take a bite and I am good after that. I difianately lived on sugar. Sugar made me feel good and I loved to feel my emotions w/ it. I use  Truvia sparingly. I drink green naked juice a cup a day. I have chia seed with my lemonade everyday.   Chia seeds are high in antioxidents, omega 3's, zinc, copper, magnism and loaded w/ fiber. I am glad this thread has been started. There is also a thread that is really good and keeps you accountable that is Let's Do Daily Exercise. I have not posted lately but need to do it more so. Again thank you for all the info.

Many blessings, Elizabeth

Melanie: I'd like the recipe too. I love bell peppers.

sr cardinalsfan: Earth Fare (organic grocery store) makes a great quinoa salad you can buy in their deli, if there are any there.

I have a list of Costco finds in my cooking blog....mostly their organic stuff.  They do have a huge bag of organic quinoa there - I just bought it a week ago.  Now I need to come up with some good recipes for it! 

Susan's Black Bean & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Ingredients:

1 qt 100% Vegetable or Tomato Juice

2 cups cooked black beans

1 cup cooked brown rice

2 med green onions (chopped)

¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lime juice

1 clove garlic (finely chopped)

2-3 large bell peppers (cut in half lengthwise and deseeded)

Combine all ingredients except juice and bell peppers in bowl and mix well. Place peppers in glass dish and stuff with mixture. Pour juice over peppers and plenty of excess in the dish. Cover and bake in oven on 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Enjoy!

Jancie!!! Holy crap!! 11 pounds???? Good for you!!

I can't lose a friggin' ounce!! So I keep going back to old habits like a premade ice-cream cone at the end of the night.

We make our own salad dressings at home - usually balsamic, white balsamic or red wine vinegar with olive oil, garlic and some spices. Now, I don't like ANY bottled dressings or restaurant dressings - TOO sweet and TOO heavy.  I usually ask for whatever vinegrette they have or just use the oil/vinegar cruets they bring to the table.

You can get more elaborate for special occasions. From a friend who's a raw chef: 1 cup cashews, soaked at least 2 hours, 1 clove garlic, 1 T red onion, 1-1/2 tsp fresh dill, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 3 T lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar; grind/shake, add 1-2 tsp fresh dill before serving.

treesprite, I'm a little late here but thanks for your May 2 comment on the book The Definitive Guide to Cancer. I found it at the library last week; seems interesting but I'm always so skeptical of these sources. Do you know if their science is sound? It seems reasonable.

Lots of good advice here girls I am going to try that applesauce and cinammon idea. I have been

eating rice pudding with cinammon lately. I never was a big dessert eater except when we dine out

and I tend to want to top off the meal with a dessert and coffee. I really want to cut out the sugar as well. I also like to have red wine. After my diagnosis I was freaked out and afraid to eat many things for fear of recurrence. I certainly have relaxed since then and I feel I will try to keep a healthy lifestyle, walk, exercise etc but I do still need my treats..is red wine so bad for you if you have it maybe 1-2 glasses on the weekends only?