Hi Jaime, If you goodle on Yahoo under sucanat you will learn that it is an unrefined form of cane sugar which contains less sucrose than white sugar because it still has the molasses in it.. The only sugar substiture that I have found that is acceptable is Stevia which is a natural sweetener from South America.

Great job for sticking with the program. I am just starting out and also find that I have more energy. As well, I am encouraged by coming here often to see how otheres are doing.

Yesterday my weight was down 3 lbs., today it is up 2 lbs. It is water loss and retention that makes the sudden changes. I can see that for the long haul. I cannot focus only on the daily up and down but what it is at the end of a week.

I agree with you on that.

What would be the baking time if they were put in a confection oven instead of the microwave?

I just checked the box at the top of this page under Health Conditions and you will find Dr. Hymans suggestions about depression. He treats the whole body, not just the symptoms.

I am new to this plan too. But I read on one other site that sometimes it takes about two weeks for our bodies to adjust. I was struggling with energy before I started this plan and because of this comminty connection I am motivated to come here to see how others are doing. The weight-loss and diet and nutritions sites have people who have been…[Read more]

I agree, getting motivated when you are down is difficult because I have been there. But the hope of improved health and a better quality of life begins one day at a time. These community sites are also inspirational and encouraging. Like Dr. Hyman says in his book, if we just cut out sugar and white flour we will go along way to improving our…[Read more]

Hi Hailey, I agree with hawaiiBarbara that you need to balance your blood sugar and this diet would do that. hypoglycemia is low blood sugar and it is balanced by eating protein with every meal and snack. My granddaughter was hypoglycmic from not balancing her blood sugar. That is the next step to diabeties from what I have been reading in the…[Read more]

I disagree with Janine when she says that legumes are banned if you are on the advanced plan. Page 193 of The Blood Sugar Solution in #5 at the top of the page lists what to avoid and it does not include legumes (lentils and beans.) These are starch but they are also protein. I have in past avoided legumes because I thought they were too much…[Read more]

I like that comment which I never thought of before Susie. ”Enjoy the journey as wel and the end results witll astound you.” I am going to look forward now to the ”journey”.

IJanine, I am so thankful for those doctors like Dr. Hyman and others who have written books and been visible on public T.V. to show us the causes of our illnesses and give us information that is doable to change our lifestyle to improve out quality of life. You have come a long way in improviing your health. I have only as much to lose as you…[Read more]

Hi, Donna. I am new to this too so I checked in the Blood Solution book and on page 194 it gives I think what you are looking for. It is listed under portion size. Basically the same as barb said except meat, chicken, fish: 1 serving= 4 ounces, beans:1 serving= 1/3 cup cooked

Susie, that is wonderful news. I am looking forward to the day when I will be normal again and not have overwhelming cravings for sugar foods. I have weight to lose but also have to keep my blood sugar down. I am just starting the program and already I see how my blood sugar has come down. Have you gone gluten free?