Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m using this as a forum for my own accountability to stick to this eating plan. So the first day of the 5 “no’s” went by without a hitch. It was pretty easy actually. And felt good to pass up on the sugar despite the tantalizing cream puff that was offered. Ended up eating tons of fruits and veggies…is that why I woke up with more energy this morning? Breakfast consisted of gluten free pancakes made with Trader Joe’s gluten free pancake mix, egg substitute, oil, water and blueberries topped off with Grade B Maple Syrup which, by the way, is not considered sugar.

Here are some good natural sugar substitutes:

• Honey
• Agave
• Rice Syrup
• Maple Syrup
• Date Syrup