Cutting Out Sugar?

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Mug cake recipe, please!
Hahaha, sure! Here's the original for those who don't like to use a microwave, it was intended to be baked in the oven (and I have baked it in the oven before):
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/03/grain-free-banana-bread-protein-cake/
I NEVER used Stevia in mine. I always used about 1-2 teaspoons of honey instead.

And here's a chocolate one:
http://humblefoodie.com/2012/03/07/paleo-mug-cakes/


Based off these two recipes this is where I've landed as my standard:
1 extra large egg
1 banana (I like the super brown ones)
1 tbsp nut butter (or sunflower butter if you've got a nut allergy)
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (check your labels... you'd be surprised how many vanilla extracts have other junk in them like corn syrup)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp walnuts, chopped


You can add protein powder if you like, I have both vanilla and chocolate I've used in the past, or for the chocolate recipe you just use plain cocoa powder. I also vary between days that I decide to use Pumpkin Pie Spice, Apple Pie Spice, or sometimes I start grabbing nutmeg, ginger, cloves, et cetera, and add whatever/however much I want. You can use honey or maple syrup but I rarely do anymore. Swap out the walnuts for different nuts (like pecans!) Sometimes I use butter instead of coconut oil. I usually don't add chocolate chips unless it's Friday and I've decided I want some, haha. Then I usually chuck a small handful (like maybe six??) on top when it comes out of the microwave and let them melt on top.
 

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I've noticed baking works best with "simple" cakes - if you know what I mean? The cake may just not be as sweet - but that's not negative IMO :p
Just don't use the same amount of cups honey as you would sugar. ;) Depending on the cake I've notice 3-5 TS is enough. :)
 

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Day 3, and I had AWFUL stomach pain today midmorning. It was so bad I thought I was going to vomit, was sweating, and could barely finish the project I was working on before I left sick. I did some searching online, and it seems that nausea is a symptom of sugar withdrawal.

I'm feeling a bit better now, but I nearly fell asleep driving home and have been sleeping all afternoon.

I'm going to get some ginger caplets and see if that helps.
 

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The nausea and feeling sleepy are both definitely withdrawal symptoms. =< Stick with it and you WILL feel better soon!! Spearmint is my go-to for stomach pains - I know places like Wal-Mart have spearmint teas you might want to get ahold of and drink.
 

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I cut out cokes a couple weeks ago. I did have one last weds because someone bought It for me at a concert not realizing I'd quit. I felt obligated.

I am cutting out all bread and such because I have so much family with gluten intolerance and wheat allergies. I figure I should Try and see if that helps my stomach issues.

Long story short- I feel very headachey and bloated? I'm two days in on his no bread thing.
 
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this is normal. For most people I know that have done it, days 3-4 were the worst. Eat an avocado :)

but after that it gets better and those feelings do go away. I don't miss those mid morning times when I feel like i'm going to pass out if i don't get some grain/sugar.
 

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Well, after a rough night last night and an iffy morning, I'm feeling better. Actually, I ended up caffeine free today as well because the thought of drinking anything other than diet ginger ale and water made my stomach to flip flops.
 

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It's been 7 days and the only things I really miss are frozen treats and bagels. I'm trying to avoid artificial sweeteners, but I think I'm going to go get some no sugar added Popsicles. I have yet to find a whole wheat bagels without sugar in the first three ingredients, but I'm still looking.
 

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Have you looked into recipes? Bagels are something you could probably spend an afternoon making a ton of, then freeze a bunch to eat later at your convenience.
 

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Have you looked into recipes? Bagels are something you could probably spend an afternoon making a ton of, then freeze a bunch to eat later at your convenience.
Popsicles, too! Super easy and fun to make different flavors ;)
 

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Popsicles, too! Super easy and fun to make different flavors ;)
Definitely! Blend up some fruit and throw it in a popsicle mold! I love doing blueberry and raspberries. Sometimes I add banana in there too. And sometimes it doesn't quite make it into the freezer because I eat it straight out of the blender LOL.


For bagels, maybe try looking at gluten free bagels - a LOT of gluten free stuff has tooons of sugar added, but if you're careful you can find good ones!
 

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