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For the last three months, I have been on an anti candida diet to battle some health issues, and at first it was torture, like feeling like I was going to cry every time I saw a piece of chocolate, or realizing that I couldn't eat 95% of the foods in my kitchen. It became easier though, and now I don't crave all the things I used to have almost daily, such as chocolate, mochas, breads, and cola. I even made it through the holidays watching everyone around me eating all kinds of candies and cookies, and I never tasted any of it. Through it all I have come to appreciate all that I have learned, and realized that this is truly a healthy approach to eating. It does take more preparation, and this was difficult to adapt to as well, as I am used to the conveniences we have, but getting back to the basics, and back to food in its most natural state is so much healthier.
I recently had my blood work re-done and I am happy to report that my cholesterol has gone from high to normal. And my blood sugar has gone from borderline diabetes to normal. I have also lost 35 pounds since may. Here is a recipe I just made this evening, and I am enjoying one right now with a cup of lemon-ginger tea.
Sweet Cinnamon Flax Muffins
Preheat oven to 375
6 T butter, melted 3 large eggs 1/4 cup coconut milk (reg or lite) Beat these three ingredients together and then add: 2-3 tsp stevia 1 tsp maple flavoring 1 tsp vanilla 1 T vegetable glycerin
Mix the following together and add to the above:
2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup ground golden flaxseed meal (I grind my own in a coffee grinder) 1/4 cup amaranth flour or your preferred flour (I used white spelt flour) 4 oz chopped nuts (optional)
Mix all ingredients together. Let sit about 5 minutes and mixture will thicken. Spoon into paper muffin cups and bake for 15-18 min. This recipe makes 12 muffins, however, you may also double the recipe and make 18-20 larger size muffins.
You could also add unsweetened coconut to these for variety, although I haven't tried it yet!
Enjoy! ~Michelle
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