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5 Date-Sweetened Cookie Recipes

5 Date-Sweetened Cookie Recipes

Indulging in your favorite cookies doesn't have to mean sacrificing nutrition, and these recipes are here to prove it. By sweetening cookies with products like date syrup, date sugar or date paste, we're infusing them with a rich, caramel-like sweetness while adding a dose of extra nutritional goodness. Dates are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them a great white sugar substitute. Treat yourself to a healthier indulgence with these 5 date-sweetened cookie recipes. (And let us know which one is your favorite!) Bonanza Cookies These cookies are just the right texture, not too crunchy, not too soft, and filled with a bonanza...

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Dates, Diabetes, and the Glycemic Index (Everything You Need to Know)

Dates, Diabetes, and the Glycemic Index (Everything You Need to Know)

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The Glycemic Index (GI) and Dates Is date syrup good for diabetics? What is the glycemic index of dates?  The answers to these types of questions aren’t as easy as a simple yes or no. Buckle up, although we can’t give you medical advice, we’ll do our best to wade through some of the facts on GI, diabetes, and dates. Often, only the glycemic index (GI) is taken into consideration for how healthy a food is for someone with diabetes, but that only gives a part of the picture and impact on the body. The GI of a food indicates...

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5 White Sugar Alternatives to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

5 White Sugar Alternatives to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

5 Sweetener Alternatives  Sugar has a bad wrap. It's often criticized for creating cravings, causing spikes in blood sugar, and contributing to inflammation. Therefore for some, it makes sense to limit consumption. For others, consuming carbs and natural sugars, even in abundance, are part of an active and healthy lifestyle. Both camps can usually agree that when you enjoy something sweet, it’s probably best if they are from less refined, whole food sources. However, is it really possible to make the switch to natural sugar alternatives and where should you start? Here are some of the most popular natural sweeteners...

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What Do Dates Taste Like?

What Do Dates Taste Like?

So what do they taste like? Dates are sweet and chewy, delectable little fruits and the ones we love most are caramel-ly and melt in your mouth! The most common dates found in stores are Medjool and Deglet Noor, however, there are over 1,000 date cultivars grown in the world, so it would be a disservice to generalize these tasty gems.
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Date Lady Dates - are they keto?

Can I Eat Dates On a Keto Diet?

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CASEY THALER, NASM-CPT, FNS  is one of the most highly-regarded voices in the paleo and keto communities. He is pursuing his Ph.D in nutritional biochemistry (hopefully from Harvard University), and has written over 200 articles on health, science, nutrition, and fitness. As a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, he has also helped thousands of people lose weight, look younger, and live their healthiest lives. He is the author of the best-selling title, The Essential Instant Pot Keto Cookbook. When you first switch to a keto approach, you will likely have many questions about which foods...

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