David Gillespie - Almond spread

19 Aug 2012 6:00 PM

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The label denotes there is 4.6grams of sugar in a jar of organic pure almond spread. I like to have this on toast, but would like to think this is the natural sugar of the nut. Am I right with this. Also am trying Liquorice root drink recommended by Sara Wilson, it's very sweet, I wonder if anyone has had that experience? is it supposed to be so sweet? Am now into my second week of being sugar free. Have made the Ice cream out of David's book and think its very nice, but do I have to wait for the six to eight week period before I can have this as my treat? In one part of the book this is recommended, but in another, I think he is saying that if you go cold turkey, you are allowed to have the dextrose made sweets. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

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Johanna

22 Aug 2012 1:26 AM

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Hi Johanna,

Liquorice root tea might be different from the drink you mention but it is 17 times as sweet as sugar, so it IS pretty sweet! It's great to put two teabags in a jug and pour boiling water on it and then you have a source of liquid sweetener that you can add to things and it is really good for you as well. You get it from health food shops.

Pen.

23 Aug 2012 12:29 AM

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The almond spread sounds fine, the sugar must be from the almonds therefore ok.

Licorice root tea that's 17 times sweeter than sugar? I would want to know why - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true...

23 Aug 2012 5:02 AM

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Yes it is the tea that I am drinking. Sara Wilson recommends this drink three times a day, but yes its very sweet, it may help my need to have something sweet, without the fructose. Am really struggling into my third week tomorrow.

Johanna

23 Aug 2012 5:16 AM

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Thank you Pen, yes I agree you could do that with the tea,but I rather like the sweet taste and as I am struggling with the withdrawal from sugar, I find this a bit of a saviour.

Johanna

23 Aug 2012 5:21 AM

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Johanna Marr wrote:The label denotes there is 4.6grams of sugar in a jar of organic pure almond spread. I like to have this on toast, but would like to think this is the natural sugar of the nut. Am I right with this. Also am trying Liquorice root drink recommended by Sara Wilson, it's very sweet, I wonder if anyone has had that experience? is it supposed to be so sweet? Am now into my second week of being sugar free. Have made the Ice cream out of David's book and think its very nice, but do I have to wait for the six to eight week period before I can have this as my treat? In one part of the book this is recommended, but in another, I think he is saying that if you go cold turkey, you are allowed to have the dextrose made sweets. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
Love reading all the topics and responses, it's been very helpful and encouraging.

Regards

Johanna

23 Aug 2012 5:23 AM

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thanks for the info on the almond spread. Could you please tell me were you can buy this spread ?

23 Aug 2012 10:18 AM

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At Health food stores, be aware it's quite expensive, so a little goes a long way.