#less sugar

[buffetlicious]

Dilmah Singapore is commemorating Singapore’s National Day with the launch of an exclusive, limited edition Singapura Orchid Ice Green Tea. The new drink is lower in sugar, has no preservatives and has a unique flavour profile originating from 100% locally grown orchids. The drink does taste pleasant with a nice flora fragrant to it though I can’t vouch for its authenticity since I have never eaten an orchid flower before. But this tea got the thumbs up from me, my sis and her friend.

The Ice Teas are available in six other artisanal flavours made with either a green or black tea base. The green tea series is elevated with three different flavours including the light Lady Lavender, sensual Rose & French Vanilla and aromatic Arabian Jasmine. While the black teas feature flavours such as Lemon & Lime, a timeless blend of citrusy twists, White Peach that recalls bright summery days with fruity peaches. Last but not least, there’s Royal English, a signature black tea that is smooth yet full-bodied with light veils of honey.

Rose and French Vanilla Ice Green Tea is Inspiringly aromatic with a medium bodied floral note, the flavour of rose with a hint of French vanilla combines with Ceylon Green tea in a perfect embrace. Elegant and sophisticated, a perfect afternoon or after dinner tea. This fragrant ice green tea also deserves an honourable mention, as it is awarded Superior Taste Award by International Taste Institute!

Lady Lavender Ice Green Tea is a blend of green tea accented with floral notes of the freshest lavender bouquet for a drink that is light and calming for evening relaxation. The lavender aroma is not overpowering, just enough to let you know that it is in there.

Selected images courtesy of Dilmah Singapore.

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Carrot soufflé was a success!

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🧁Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

[johnschneiderblog]

Sugar, sugar

The day had barely dawned on the new year when my sweet wife - always willing to lend a hand in my self-improvement - forwarded to me a New York Times story headlined: “Make 2020 the Year of Less Sugar”

“One of the best things you can do for your health,” the story began, “is to cut back on foods with added sugar. Our 7-Day Sugar Challenge will show you how.”

It’s no revelation that, like most Americans, my sweet tooth often leads me astray and food producers in the U.S. are more than willing to exploit that weakness. Just about everything we eat includes added sugar. And some so-called “health foods” are the worst.

I’m Day-4 into the regimen. So far the biggest challenge is breakfast. No more Honey Nut Cheerios.

You can check out the NYT story by clicking on the photo. 

[nothingbuiltinaday]

I heard on a podcast yesterday, there’s 61 ways to list added sugar on a package ingredient label.

Eat. Less. Sugar.

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[eretzyisrael]

Better Juice: Israeli Food Tech Startup Cuts The Sugar For Healthier Fruit Drinks | Health News

Founded in 2017, the Israeli startup Better Juice developed an innovative process that reduces sugar in fruit juice by up to 80 percent.

Sales in the juice market have dipped sharply over the past decade due to the growing concerns about the levels of sugar and the high calorie count in the beverages.  In fact, fruit juice may containas much sugar and calories as a soft drink, according to a 2014 study in The Lancet, a peer-reviewed general medical journal.

A growing body of research over the years showing a convincing link between sugar consumption and high rates of obesity, type II diabetes, and other health problems, has helped shift consumer behavior as well.

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[trudith]

Finally fit into a dress I've had since 2013!!