Comments on: 365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation As I Raise My Son and Grow My Good News Website – Blog#14 https://happyzine.co.nz/2010/04/29/365-days-of-fun-and-chillaxation-as-i-raise-my-son-and-grow-my-good-news-website-–-blog14/ Because good news makes a difference Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:13:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.10 By: Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz/2010/04/29/365-days-of-fun-and-chillaxation-as-i-raise-my-son-and-grow-my-good-news-website-–-blog14/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Sat, 01 May 2010 21:48:41 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=3469#comment-1444 Hi Becky, it sure is. I keep wanting to put the You Tube version of ‘it’s the little things’ by Trinity Roots up at the bottom of my blogs! And it’s such an amazing feeling feeding our tamariki good kai isn’t it? Teaching them to love and appreciate real food – made by us. lovely to hear from you.

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By: Becky https://happyzine.co.nz/2010/04/29/365-days-of-fun-and-chillaxation-as-i-raise-my-son-and-grow-my-good-news-website-–-blog14/comment-page-1/#comment-1347 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:14:11 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=3469#comment-1347 Hi Charlotte, it must be the weather, because I am in the same mindset.. today I have lovingly churned out green vege soup, spelt apple, cinnamon and walnut muffins, and feeding up my 4 year old son, and having friends over for aternoon tea. It’s the simple things in life …

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By: Charlotte https://happyzine.co.nz/2010/04/29/365-days-of-fun-and-chillaxation-as-i-raise-my-son-and-grow-my-good-news-website-–-blog14/comment-page-1/#comment-1346 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:12:12 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=3469#comment-1346 Thanks Kat! So what about the way sugar sort of ties everything together? Do these substances do this?

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By: Katya https://happyzine.co.nz/2010/04/29/365-days-of-fun-and-chillaxation-as-i-raise-my-son-and-grow-my-good-news-website-–-blog14/comment-page-1/#comment-1344 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:54:25 +0000 https://happyzine.co.nz/?p=3469#comment-1344 Talking of using alternative sweetners in baking that have less detrimental effects on your health or teeth, you must try Xylitol. Used like sugar in the same proportions it has many fantastic attributes and can be bought in bulk which saves on packaging from Golden Bay Organics or check out http://www.annies.co.nz for more information:

“Natural Sweet Xylitol is a natural sugar replacement, with 40% less calories. It looks and taste like refined white sugar but is teeth-friendly, and has a GI index of just 7.

Xylitol is a ‘sugar alcohol’, and as such has a much lesser impact on blood glucose levels than regular table sugar (sucrose) as it is digested and absorbed much slower.

This 100% Xylitol is found in small quantities in many plants and fruits and Annies Xylitol is extracted from corn husk.

Use it where sugar is normally used and one for one sugar with your recipes. It dissolves and is heat stable for cooking and hot drinks.

It can be used by all ages and is recommended for infants and pregnant mums. There is no recommended daily intake – simply use it as a sweetener, but note that excessive use may cause a laxative effect.

Clinical studies show Xylitol:
– protects the mouth from tooth decay
– inhibits growth of bacteria in the middle ear
– does not support the growth of candida
– helps maintain bone density
– is a natural insulin stabiliser
– does not raise blood sugar levels”

Stevia is also another option by the way but used in much smaller proportions than sugar in your recipes as it is many times more concentrated in flavour so don’t get caught out!

Happy Baking Charlotte!

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