Sugar Free Farm at Home!
Unveiling the Farm House Rules, so you can Sugar Free Farm at home!
It’s been amazing to see how many of you want to pay Sugar Free Farm a visit (Laverstoke Park is just beautiful, isn’t it?!). While I’m excited this may be a possibility one day, there’s no reason you can’t get things started at home. Especially if you have the Farm House Rules our celebrity challengers had to abide by…
Let’s start with the obvious!
1. No sugar
2. No honey
3. No syrup
4. No sweets
5. No chocolate
6. No biscuits
7. No cakes
8. No cordial
And those that may surprise…
9. No fruit: remember, this rule applied to week one only; I explained why here. Come week two, you may introduce up to two portions of whole fruits each day.
10. No refined carbohydrates: for this, think anything white and fluffy! White bread, rice, cereals, pasta. Not only do these foods often contain added sugars (yes, even the savoury items!), the refining process strips away vital nutrients, including fibre. Put simply, refined carbohydrates rapidly convert to sugar in your body!
11. No processed food: as above, processed foods commonly contain a slew of sweeteners and sugars in place of valuable nutrients!
12. No low fat products: it may surprise to hear that no and low fat products frequently come loaded with sugar. It’s the manufacturer’s attempt to add more ‘flavour’!
13. No fizzy drinks: even the ‘sugar-free’ ones! Did you know artificial sweeteners are often even sweeter than sugar? A few sips will prime your tastebuds and increase those cravings.
14. No alcohol: AKA liquid sugar, need I say more?
15. No fruit juice: the juicing process removes the fibre, which means there’s nothing to slow the release of those sugars in your body.
So, what can you eat?!
REAL FOOD – NOTHING ELSE!
It may sound obvious now, but by eating natural foods in their whole form we’re going to get the best of those nutrients our bodies need. We’ll be fuelling ourselves with energising ingredients that’ll give us our bounce once we overcome any initial detox symptoms*.
How to do this:
1. Find a fortnight in your diary! I’d recommend picking a fairly free one, just in case you experience any detox symptoms* to start. As a rule of thumb, the more sugar in your diet, the more you can expect to experience these.
2. Have a read of my ‘6 steps to breaking the blood sugar cycle’ in this post. It will help you plan for your DIY Sugar Free Farm!
3. Choose a few recipes: preparation is the key to success. I’m sure you’ll love my Sugar-Free Cauliflower Pizza, Sweet Potato Granola and Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets!
4. Struggling with sugar cravings throughout? Here’s five tricks to beat them!
*PLEASE NOTE: you should always consult your medical practitioner before proceeding with such a dietary change; especially if you have any medical conditions or concerns. You’re always welcome to get in touch with your questions at any stage. It’s essential you’re eating well and often throughout this experience, so be sure to have another read of those 6 Steps to breaking the blood sugar cycle. You need to be prepared!
Looking for a little more support? Fancy some more sugar-free recipes?
You will love my soon-to-be-launched 7 Day Detox!
This programme will contain everything you need for a gentle introductory level Sugar Detox, including shopping lists, 7 days of sugar-free recipes, and motivational guidance. Join my free Health Tribe to be the first to hear all about it.
And don’t forget to let me know how you get on!
Nourishing well wishes,
Angelique
Consult your doctor or health care practitioner for any health problems, and before embarking on any new health regimes, using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications or food programmes.
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Hi Angelique.
Thank you for all your emails which are great and are encouraging me to keep on eating sugar free (day 19 today and going strong!!). Any more news on your book yet?
Best regards,
Linzi Wood. ☺
Hi
Is there any way that you can join sugar free farm and live there for 2 weeks while detoxing?
Hello Penny, not at the moment but it is a great idea! Something I will look into…
Angelique,Hi!
Im about to embark on my sugar free journey,I will let you know how I get on.
Like Penny above,I would love th opportunity to do a residential detox so do let me know if it’s something you end up doing.
Thanks so much
Hello Carol, good luck with your sugar free journey! Have a look at all the blogs I have posted for help and inspiration and join my social media health tribes for extra boosts too. If you need a tailored programme do get in touch.
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Let me know how you are getting on!
Warmest wishes,
Angelique
I have joined.
I’m type 2 insulin dependant diabetic is this programme safe for me? I will of course consult my dr but just in case he doesn’t know about this. Would really appreciate a quick reply. Thank you
Hello Shirley, as you are on insulin any changes in diet will need to be monitored by your GP/ specialist. This way of eating will help regulate blood sugar levels and in turn insulin so please consult your GP to let him/her know the changes you are going to make.
Let me know how you get on!
Thanks
Angelique
Hello Angelique I am looking at your sugarfree lifestyle of got to lose weight for a knee operation as this is for the long term do you have a book your sincerely Valerie Taylor
Hello Valerie, good luck with your knee operation. I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
I have a book out in July, sign up to my newsletter to hear when it’s out. You will receive a free copy an my eBook on eating for energy in the meantime.
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Have a look at all my blogs on he subject and my recipe page too.
Keep us posted!
Warmest wishes
Angelique
love love love the programme and would love a book with all the advice and recepies PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Tracy, so pleased you enjoyed the show! I loved being involved with series 1. Such fun!
I have my book out in July- filled with a variety of new recipes.
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Warmest wishes,
Angelique
Would love to have the recipe for the homemade baked beans and toast, if possible – i remember that it was sweet potato, tomatoes, basil and beans, but not the quantities or type of beans. We were all shocked at the sugar content of tinned beans!
Hello Sally,
Here is the sugar-free baked beans recipe I developed for Sugar Free Fram Series 1
https://angeliquepanagos.com/sugar-free-baked-beans/
Let me know what you think and tag us in a photo on social media if you can. We would love to see!
Thanks
Angelique
I have been sugar free for about 8 years but find all the cookbooks replace the sugar with something else.
I don’t need the replacement as I now don’t have a sweet tooth but my diet is really bland.
Any help in expanding my diet would be great.
I don’t eat dairy or wheat either but do eat spelt.
Hello Carole, that’s wonderful to hear that you have been Sugar Free for so long and loving it!
I agree, may books do just replace one sugar for another in high quantities.
Did you have a look at my recipes page? I also have a book coming out in July which is filled with recipes.
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Let me know how you are getting on.
Thanks
Angelique
Hello Anqelique!
My long term goal is to half my body weight to a healthy BMI however like the celebrities my sugar intake is frightening and I want to reset my taste buds as even sweet fruit isn’t sweet enough for me. I’m planning to do the 14 day sugar free programme but can I just confirm if fruit tea is permitted? Would a natural peanut butter such as the whole earth brand be a suitable snack with carrot sticks/cucumber crudites? Is seasoning foods during cooking with mixed herbs/garlic salt ok? I look forwards to your reply.
Sincerely Lucy
Hello Lucy, I am so pleased you would like to adopt a healthy lifestyle and reach your health goals. You need to see this as a lifestyle change, not a quick fix. Starting off with 14 days sugar free is a good way to start- have a look at all my blogs on this subject and please get in touch if you would like to see us for a tailored programme.
I assume you mean herbal teas, these are permitted. I would recommend mint, ginger & lemon, or a nice cinnamon and liquorice tea (Pukka do a great one) Or liquorice and peppermint tea from TeaPigs which can help with cravings
https://angeliquepanagos.com/product/teapigs-liquorice-peppermint-tea-15-teabags-pack-of-2-total-30-teabags/
Yes as long as there is no added sugar nut butters are a good option try almond and hazelnut as well
https://angeliquepanagos.com/product-category/cupboard-pantry/nut-seed-butters/
Absolutely- you can use seasoning, herbs and spices. These have added health benefits.
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Keep us posted on how you are getting on and tag us in some photos of your meals- would to see.
Warmest wishes,
Angelique
Hi Angelique,
I loved your book which I bought couple of days ago. However, I was hoping for the recipe of bread that Jane McDonald was taking about. Disappointed not to find sugar free bread recipe in your book. Any chance of getting the recepie?
Warm Regards,
Sue
Hello Sue, I am thrilled that you have and love The Balance Plan! I will make sure I post the bread recipe asap 🙂 Jane was an absolute pro at baking it. Keep me posted on how you get on with the book.
Thanks so much,
Angelique