Today March 8 is International Women’s Day in several countries of the world. It is a significant day for the symbolism of the feminist struggle for women’s rights. In fact, this year, strikes and demonstrations have been called in more than 170 countries to protest against violence and inequality.

In Italy, it has been celebrated this day since before I was born, even they usually give bouquets of mimosa to women on this date. This year I have decided to give some jelly gems to the important women of my life as a symbolic gesture. I share the recipe

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Jelly gems

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 2 - 4 Prep Time: 30 min. Cooking Time: 1 min.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of hibiscus tea (dried jamaica flower)
• 1 1/2 cup of water
• 4 tablespoons of gelatin powder (natural, grass-fed and tasteless)
• 2 tablespoons of birch xylitol or stevia to taste *

Instructions

1. Put the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of xylitol or stevia to taste and gelatin.
3. Pour into a silicone mold and store in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Put the jamaica flowers and 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of xylitol or stevia to taste and gelatin.
6. Pour very carefully on the lemon jelly and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
7. Unmold the gelatin and break / cut it irregularly as if they were precious gems.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 2; With these quantities, you got 4 protein snacks for <20 pounds, for P2.

Jelly gems for Women’s day was last modified: May 13th, 2020 by Eloisa Faltoni

Notes

* I do not write an exact amount of stevia because there is usually much difference between one brand and another, some sweeten more and others less.

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The marshmallow is undoubtedly one of the most famous treats in the world and it is also very fun. It has a sweet taste like a candy but its texture is like a cloud. Today I propose my healthy and sugar-free version of this sweet, so that you can surprise your partner with a bag of handmade goodies on Valentine’s Day.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

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Sugar-free Marshmallow

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Phase 2 Serves: 3 - 2 Prep Time: 30 min. Cooking Time: 0

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 tablespoons agar agar powder (not flakes or strings)
• 1/2 cup of birch xylitol
• 1/2 vanilla pod
• 1 tablespoon of arrowroot (optional)
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, start to whisk the egg whites. Add the cream of tartar. Keep whisking until stiff peaks forms.
2. With a knife cut the vanilla bean and remove the seeds, add the seeds to the whites and beat again.
3. Made a sort of syrup: boil the water and agar agar for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Add xylitol and boil for another 3 minutes stirring constantly over medium-low heat.
5. While whisking the egg whites add 1 teaspoon of syrup. Pay attention not to disassemble the egg whites. Continue until you finish the water. There must be a white, shiny and sparkling compound.
6. Optional: Sprinkle the base of a silicone mold with 1/2 tablespoon of arrowroot.
7. Pour the compound into a silicone mold (or another mold lined with baking paper) and level it with a spatula.
8. Optional: sprinkle the surface with the remaining arrowroot.
9. Leave in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
10. Demolish carefully and cut into squares.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 2; With these quantities, you got 3 protein servings for P2 snack for <20 pounds.

A sweet Valentaine’s day gift: Homemade Sugar-free Marshmallow was last modified: December 19th, 2019 by Eloisa Faltoni

Notes

WARNING FOR CELIAC: always check that the products that you use are certified without gluten, for who has doubts in this respect can be informed in the following link: http://bit.ly/GlutenFreeSymbology

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