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Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

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:)

Monday 20 February 2012

Peanut Butter and Raisin Muffins -- no sweetener, no grain, no gluten, no foolin'

I make these simple, sweetner-free muffins that include such things as nuts and some dried fruit because they make a great breakfast for my son. He likes them split in half with butter on them. They are also a great snack on the go. The lack of grain and lack of sugar prevent any insulin spikes, and give plenty of blood sugar stabilizing protein and fat. Remember kids: fat burns as fuel, and sugar stores as fat. And sugar makes you hungrier because it destabilizes your blood-sugar.






ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cup water

4 eggs

1 tbsp saigon cinnamon
1 tsp ground vanilla
3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup flax meal
2 cups almond flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup raisins


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine in order listed
2. scoop into prepared muffin cups and bake at 345 for 20 minutes
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