Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Watch Your Sugar Intake

I was reading an article that spoke about being on a diet and trying to watch your sugar intake. This can get to be a chore if you eat out a lot or even a little bit. I thought to myself that is an interesting point, seeing that so many things these days have sugar in them. Even things that you wouldn't think would have a high sugar content.

Although I am not one of those people that really watch labels or count calories I do watch the labels for words that have multiple syllables or for words that end in "ose" like dextrose, fructose, lactose you get the picture. These are all sugars that can be found in foods that we eat. Things like sauce, ketchup, dressings. Always get these extras on the side so you can control how much you take in.

Just so you know the body does not distinguish between the sugars, whether it is found naturally in the food or it is added. We should still be conscious of the amount of naturally occurring sugar that you take in because the sugar content adds up.

Now you can't eliminate sugars from your diet because the body needs it to produce energy for us to keep moving. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), say that sugars do have a role in a healthy diet. However, if you are overweight or you are not an active person then you should consider reducing your caloric intake. My best advice to you is to be very vigilant.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Your Invited - My Book Signing - Jamaica's Forgotten Treats - March 29

I'm not sure if you are aware, but I wrote a cookbook which I am very excited about. I am a self published author, and just trying to make my rounds in the publishing world.

I am busy promoting my cookbook and I will be having a Book Signing for my cookbook - Jamaica's Forgotten Treats. I will have treats for sampling.

Location : Roselle Park Public Library
Date : March 29, 2012
Time : 6:30 - 7:30pm


My cookbook is available at www.renaeescakes.com. Please support by purchasing a copy. The recipes are simple and easy to follow with ingredients you probably have in your pantry. I look forward to hearing from you.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Chocolate Cake

I had an order to bake some cupcakes for a little boy's birthday and they wanted chocolate. They ordered my Death by Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes. One teacher said "They were to die for" LOL. It got rave reviews.

I would give you the recipe, but then it wouldn't be my special recipe anymore would it.  : ) I like to experiment with different flavors, but when I find a recipe that works I don't mess with it. This is one of those recipes.

Do you have a family recipe that is just perfect? Tell me about it.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.