Meal planning is not only a habit for Maya Bell; it’s a means of nourishing the body while honoring her commitment to a no-added sugar lifestyle.
Maya, a dedicated home cook with two children, has achieved recognition for her tasty, family-friendly, totally free of added sugars dishes.
“It felt overwhelming when I first started cutting extra sugar from my meals,” Maya says. “But over time, I discovered natural means to highlight the sweetness in foods without depending on processed ingredients.”
Using fruits like dates, bananas, and apples as natural sweeteners is one of her best secrets. Her kids love her Banana Oat Muffins, for instance. For a great breakfast, the recipe calls for ripe bananas, rolled oats, eggs, and a little cinnamon.
Maya says her Honey-Free Teriyaki Chicken would be great for dinner. She prepares her own teriyaki sauce with fresh pineapple juice, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and ginger rather than store-bought one. “Pineapple juice’s natural sugars handle all the heavy work,” she says.
Maya also advises batch cooking to help one keep on target with meal preparation. “Sunday I make a large pot of no-added-sugar chili,” she says. Ground turkey, black beans, chopped tomatoes, and a rainbow of spices like cumin and paprika abound in her chili. She says, “It’s ideal for lunches or quick dinners on week nights.”
Maya shows that meal planning free of added sugars doesn’t have to be difficult with her sensible approach and mouthwatering meals. It’s all about allowing natural tastes to blossom and enjoying the process.
