Well, I was very tempted today to give into my sweet tooth--thinking yogurt...frozen yogurt, but i didnt give in! I realized I could blend together some frozen fruit & almond milk and have a much healthier and more satisfying snack instead. In "The Kind Diet" Alicia mentions that it only takes 3-10 days to kick a sugar habit (as opposed to months for meat and dairy) and after that your body won't crave it anymore. She made me realize how many things have processed, simple-sugars in them besides the obvious baked goods. Everything from some soy milks to cereals and granola bars. I've really been looking at those because I can't get rid of an addiction if i'm still unknowingly consuming those sugars.
Another great recipe today - butternut squash soup!
Alicia's recipe called for Kabocha Squash (but unfortunately Trader Joe's doesn't carry it!). This is extremely simple and soo yummy :)
- 4 cups of squash cut into cubes & 3.5 cups of water in a pot. Add a little salt and bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
- Uncover, mash the squash in the water, add a little more salt and then cover and simmer for 8-10 more minutes.
- Stir, pour while hot, and add a little herb (i used parsley) and pepper on top.
Outcome: a perfect, filling, nutritious, & sweet soup :) Perfect for leftovers too...unless your boyfriend enjoys it for his midnight snack.
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