Sugar Free Farm: Episode 3
Sugar Free Farm reaches its grand finale!
Wow, what a response to our third episode of Sugar Free Farm – the grand finale! Alongside all your fantastic messages, I’m excited to welcome so many new faces to the site and Health Tribe (you can join us here and catch up on the events of our first two episodes here and here!). I feel absolutely blessed to have been a part of this, so thank you all!
What happened in Episode 3:
I really hope you watched, or will be watching, as this episode was my favourite of all! We picked up from day 10 of our sugar-free experiment; a point where you’re truly feeling and seeing the benefits. You only need look at our residents’ skin to see the difference, and Rory McGrath’s enthusiastic return from his morning run attests the change in energy levels.
There were more than a few viewing highlights. Poor Jennifer Ellison’s reaction to cleaning the manure pit made the Evening Standard, but it was Arg who faced one of the biggest mental challenges – leaving the security of Sugar Free Farm for the temptation-filled Malaga.
Digital Spy picked up on the moment Arg revealed his Sugar Free slip-up. We’ve all been there and one of the biggest takeaways from this experience is recognising how you felt during and after the indulgence. Whether it was truly worth it, and it rarely is! Next time you face the same, remember, there’s no need for punishments – learn from the feelings, pick yourself up and carry on!
There was a table of temptation for all later in the episode, when I presented our stars with a sugar buffet, which just so happened to feature some of their old favourites. Just a glimpse of what’s on offer in the outside world. I’ll let you watch to see how they reacted!
Temptations and real world questions were the real focus of this episode, as we watched the group attempt a sugar-free pub meal. I was impressed at how they tackled the challenge, and empathised with Jennifer’s frustrations at the wider availability of sugar-free foods: “It should be changed. They should be forced to make more sugar-free options. To be honest with you now, the more I’m looking at it now I’m in the real world I’m becoming a bit angry.”
It was also this real-world question that kept cropping up for our viewers. And I promise you, it’s far easier than you think once you get going. Furthermore, the more we’re all requesting these meals and foods, the more the restaurants and manufacturers have to listen to us. There’s power in numbers, people!
You’ll see Jennifer mentioned her goal of maintaining the 80/20 lifestyle, which is my personal rule of thumb. This means sticking to sugar-free eating 80% of the time and introducing some natural sugars in the remaining 20%. So, the dates you saw featured in the show’s pickle and dessert (we’ll come back to this one in a moment!) would fall into the 20%.
I absolutely loved the end of show party and seeing my recipes created with such flair as the guys and girls prepared a sugar-free feast for the wonderful Laverstoke Farm team. And yes, the recipe for the Lemon & Date bars is coming. Thank you for your requests!
For me, the highlight of the show is the reward of seeing the wider lifestyle changes. Watching how our celebrities’ lives and diets have changed since leaving the farm, and hearing so many of you talking about how you’re doing or planning the same. This is what it’s all about! And I can’t wait to help you. Check out ‘Want to join in at home’ below for more.
What an experiment, what an experience! Now go catch up on all three episodes of Sugar Free Farm on the ITV Hub! There’s not long left to see Episode 1. Let me know what grabbed your attention, any lingering questions, and what you thought of the series in the comments below!
Want to join in at home?
- We will be posting the official Sugar Free Farm House Rules soon!
- Try the recipes: you asked and we answered, my Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Granola, Cinnamon butternut squash with chickpeas and Sugar-Free Cauliflower Pizza are now live on the recipes pages!
- Stay in the loop: I’m excited to be working on a recipe book (thanks to all who’ve asked about this!), alongside my soon-to-be-launched 7 Day Sugar Detox. Want to be the first to know more? Join my free Health Tribe mailing!
- Leave a sugar-free question! Ask away in the comments, I’m here to help.
Nourishing well wishes,
Angelique
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i would really like the date and lemon cake re ipe to sate my sugar cravings… can u pls poste it?
Hello,
Thanks for asking, here is the recipe:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
I found the recipe for the lemon bars on this site yesterday and presses the link for Macs powder as I wanted to know what it was and now I am unable to find the recipe. Why is that?
Thanks
Please please please can you give the recipe for the sugar free lemon slice in episode 3.
Hello Claire,
Thanks for asking, here is the recipe:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
Hi Angelique
I have been sugar free since January and really enjoying it,I do have a sweet tooth but I have managed to curb it,I saw on sugar free farm that they made some sugar free lemon bars I can’t seem to find the reciepe online,would there any chance you could email me the ingredients and method please.
Thank you
Lorna Mears.
I watched sugar free farm and am trying your methods to change my eating habits, so far I’ve lost 12 lbs. Can you let me know if there is a recipe book? in particular I would like to try the lemon slices shown at the ‘wrap party’. I want to bake and encourage my grandchildren to enjoy sugar free.
Hello
That is wonderful to hear! Well done on the weight loss, over what time period? I am so pleased that you will be teaching your grandchildren to enjoy the sugar-free lifestyle. It’s the ripple effect.
I have not published a book yet but please have a look at my recipes page on the website for my current recipes and sign up to my newsletter to find out about new recipes and any book news https://angeliquepanagos.com/newsletter/.
Here is the lemon bar recipe:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits and can raise your blood sugar levels. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
could you please send me the recipe for the sugar free lemon cake that was on episode 3 Kind regards Kim
Hello,
Thanks for asking, here is the recipe:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
you had a lemon cake in episode 3 that was cut into bars. Can we have that recipe please
Hello Amanda,
Sure, here is the recipe:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
Can we please have the recipes for Lemon date slices? Its not on the site, newsletter or recipes. Come on woman!
Hello Gina,
Did you get the recipe in the newsletter?
Here is the recipe
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy, do let me know what you think please and share a photo if you can.
Hello the receipt for the sugar free lemon bars is taking too long I have lost interest and ended up with lemon cake! Please hurry up!
Hello
Here is the recipe
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-lemon-bars/
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Hope you enjoy and do let me know what you think please.
I would really like the recipe for that disgusting green smoothie the actors were drinking. I follow a low carb/ high fat diet, with having type 2 diabetes. Thanks so much.
Hello Amanda,
The smoothie from the Sugar Free Farm is not up on my website yet but you can try this smoothie minus the fruit and with some additional carrot and carrot tops https://angeliquepanagos.com/recipe-superfood-green-detox-smoothie/
Let me know what you think!
Have a look at these blogs, I think they will be helpful:
https://angeliquepanagos.com/finding-blood-sugar-balance/
https://angeliquepanagos.com/combat-cravings
Let me know how you are getting on please.
Where have you posted the official Sugar Free Farm House Rules as stated above?
Hi Jude,
You can find them in this article https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-farm-home/
Let me know how you get on please!
Please can I have the fruit pickle recipe
Hello Theresa,
We will be posting it soon!
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https://angeliquepanagos.com/newsletter/