I can’t believe that it’s October!  Not just because Sugar Free September seemed to go so quickly … but there’s only 12 weeks until Christmas!!  I know, I give you permission to start panicking now .. it’s entirely possible that I will start not long after you!

I’m not going to mention that any more as I have more important issues to talk about .. like the wrap up of this year’s Sugar Free September. 

I was really happy with my efforts again this September.  It possibly seemed a little easier, already knowing what I could and could not have from last year.  I just stuck with foods that had as little processing as possible and I tried out a few recipes for some treats to snack on or for dessert on the weekends.

I will that I did miss a few of my usual snacks that have a small amount of sugar added but are still not considered “bad” compared with many other processed foods. 

Again, it was hard to find a sugar free recipe for biscuits or muffins that didn’t have some kind of artificial sugar or loads of honey that the kids would actually eat!  I did find one that wasn’t too bad but it did have chocolate chips added .. and I lost the website!  I will need to go searching for that one!

The verdict this year … there really is just so much extra sugar or artificial sweeteners added to food that it is hard to find anything that doesn’t have something extra added. 

Personally, I’m still OK with adding some sugar to my home baking.  I will always try to find an alternative to adding heaps of sugar ( and butter ) … but sometimes a treat really isn’t so bad!  And I much prefer home baked goodies to some of the ones that you buy in the stores! 

In my opinion it is more a matter of being mindful of what choice you are making when it comes to your food. Is there an alternative that will be more nutritious and healthful?

I probably won’t give up sugar all together but I most definitely believe that everyone should cut down on the amount of foods that are eaten with added sugar.  Enjoying a small amount in moderation is fine .. as long as by moderation you don’t mean every meal or even every day!

Oh and I forgot to mention that I did miss my glass of champagne and Baileys!  I will certainly be savouring that this weekend! 

Cheers!!

PS … No I’m not doing Choc-tober, Oc-Sober, Drop-tober !!!  I’m going to allow myself a little freedom in my diet .. without going crazy of course!