February 20, 2022 Day 221   Afraid of potatoes? You shouldn't be. I whipped up this sautéed scallop over mashed potatoes and spinach at home in no time.  Mashed potatoes (no butter or cream, just veggie broth, lemon zest, sea salt and pepper) with steamed spinach mixed in and sauteed scallops placed on top. Yummy.   Some of us stay away from white potatoes due to the starch and carb load.  But if you are on a sugar detox, potatoes in the evening can “feed” your low serotonin levels in the brain and help with sugar cravings. Spinach mixed in provides extra fiber to slow the glycemic effect. Now don’t start eating potatoes every night as a “magic pill”.  I’m just saying, they are not a “bad” food, as so many believe.  Read More

February 11, 2022 Day 212 Through this journey I am learning so much about sugar and addiction to sugar. You know it is addictive, right? So, it’s not our fault. Getting off sugar is not a one and done experience. There are brain chemicals that keep drawing you back for that dopamine hit. Have you heard about the HALT acronym? It’s something you can use to remind yourself not to get too hungry, angry/ anxious, lonely, or tired during a sugar detox. That’s why a food and mood journal is so important. Let’s go through each one. Read More