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I love fruit. Seriously, love fruit. Which is why I can’t go on a diet that restricts my fruit. Sure fruit is fructose and my body converts it into sugar. Sure I have an insulin spike after eating an apple, but I just can’t see how a banana is WORSE than a cookie.
I just don’t get it.
Fruit Makes Me Happy!
You know what else make me happy? Walking.
I know… I’m as shocked as you!
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However, I’ve noticed on days that I don’t walk on the treadmill, I’m generally more moody. I find that walking on the treadmill just helps me to find that “me time”. I can tell my daughter and husband that I’m walking and they know not to bother me.
It’s like two hours of free time that I can focus on pinning stuff, editing photos, writing post… I can get a lot done when I’m not constantly distracted with “Mom, can you get me a glass of water?” and “Honey, where’s the butter?”
every.five.seconds.
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So, yes. Walking on the treadmill makes me happy.
And so does reaching 20,000 steps on my fitbit! That made me ecstatic!
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Sugar Free Candied Orange Peel
These naturally sweetened Candied Orange Peels are a great addition to your favorite dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Ingredients
- Peel from 1 large orange
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Cut and slice the orange into quarters. Remove the meat and pith of the orange leaving just the orange skin. Remove as much of the white pith as possible with a knife. Then slice the skin into long, skinny strips.
- Add the peels to one cup of water and boil for 30 minutes.
- Strain and then add one cup of water plus the honey to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the peels and simmer for one hour. The water will turn into a thick syrup that you can strain off and use for another recipe.
- While the peels are cooking, prepare your coconut. Place the coconut into a food processor and pulse to make the coconut as fine as possible. Place the coconut into a wide, shallow plate.
- When the peels are done, toss them in the coconut and place them on a drying rack for 24 hours to dry.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy! You can eat them as is, or add them to different desserts, granola bars, or baked goods.
Notes
Recipe from Urban Poser