I understand what you mean about ditching smoothies because of sugar issues. I went through the same thing, particularly since most recipes call for high sugar fruits and honey. After doing some more reading, though, I decided to give them another shot with lower glycemic intredients. That’s one of my new experiments. So far, so good.

Lauren,
Thanks! I am glad that you have been enjoying my blog. I think that some low-carb diets work very well for many people, though I have some concerns with the strict ones for long term. However, most of us eat way too many sugar forming food. It’s part of our food culture. I have to remind myself not to fall into that trap.

How to lose weight effortlessly and maintain it for life without counting anything–Atkins, free of any refined foods and chock full of healthy fats like coconut oil! Any low carb plan would do the trick, really. I’ve been doing it for a year, and never count anything any more because the food is so nutritious and satisfying! The most important positive aspect of it is that more and more studies are confirming that less carbs and more natural fat equals better health. Hopefully the advice seeker finds a plan that works for them, which is key to success over the long term.

Badger,
I am so glad that you liked it. It’s definitely a favorite around here! Thanks for the tip about the magic shell! that sounds so great! I will have to try it, for sure!

Donna,
I am really working on upping our amount of coconut products in our diet, so I will definitely be posting things soon that work for me.

Sherry,
I hope you enjoy it, when it comes in. I found it quite helpful (especially the second time I read it).

Alison,
Thank you so much for sharing how you make your smoothies. That was very helpful for me. We used to do smoothies a lot, until I had to start watching my sugar levels (I have minor yeast issues). That sounds like something I can have though! I would just have to use a diary free product for the base.