Sugar, sugar, sugar…. what do we think?
I think sugar is “Sweet” and we all could use a little extra sweet in our day.
We all know that too much sugar isn’t good for us, and here at D’s we’re all about making better choices and having healthier options, but ARE we going to give up on all sugar…NO! Should we STOP making yummy treats…NO! So what are we to do?
Common sense tells us that the food that is least processed, freshest sourced and has the highest nutrition value is going to be the “best” choice. So here at D’s we use the least amount of sugar possible while still making a yummy sweet treat, use local ingredients when available, and YES even make our own fruit sugars for some of our favorite recipes.
The big question is….Is fruit sugar better for you?
Get a quick overview of the difference between natural vs. refined sugar, where they come from and how the work in our body and make your own decision.
“The American Diabetics Association” has a ranking system for figuring the Glycemic Level of food. Read the article and learn about the difference in GI Levels according to food, ripeness of produce, and even how cook time can affect the levels.
We could research for days on end and for every positive analysis we find, there will be a negative one to thwart it. Studies can be done, experts can give testimony and facts can be documented, but at the end of the day a good portion of what we “know” or “believe” is based on our own current health issues, desires and popular diet fads. So what does all that mean? All we can do educate ourselves and make the choices that work best for our lifestyle.
All I can say is strive to do what is best for you and in the meantime I will continue to make cookies.
Keeping it Sweet,
D
Making your own sugars is simple yet time consuming, but are well worth it!
Takes approximately 26 hrs from start to finish. Actual busy time is approx. 1 1/2 hrs.
- Slices fruit very thin; can use a mandolin for apples
- Place in single layers on baking sheet covered with parchment; or directly on dehydrator
- Dry out fruit
- Dehydrate for approx. 24 hrs or put in oven at 175 degrees for 8 hrs
- Shut oven off and leave in for an additional 12 – 16 hrs until crisp
- Grind in coffee or spice grinder until fine powder