Soy Sauce and Alcohol

[sharonrj1]

This is my first day. The menu tells me to use 1 Tbsp. soy/tamari Sauce, regular. I rarely use either of these and the substitutes I rarely use either. Does it matter if I don’t use it at all or do I have to substitute it?

Also, My dinner menu is allowing wine. When I go to substitute it gives me other alcohol choices. As I rarely drink and would like to save this for a weekend or special occasion, what regular beverage can I substitute it with?

Thanks!

[sharonrj1]

I originally asked this question on March 4th. Can anyone help me and let me know how long you usually have to wait for answers? Thanks!

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Sharon. Wine in the menu planner is categories as a fat + carb (because that’s how the body processes it) – which is equal to a slice of toast with a teaspoon of butter, for example. If you get the wine at night, you can substitute with salad+dressing or two small cookies.
Regarding the soy sauce, no you don’t have to use it – it’s just a seasoning.

[mgee65]

Can anyone tell me is splenda an alternative natural sweetener?

[Binky82]

Splenda is an artificial sweetener. As far as I am aware it’s better to use real sugar, like natural cane sugar and you probably would end up using less. Plus Splenda does have kinda a weird taste to it. At least that’s the experience I’ve had. Hope this helps!

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Binky82 – great advice!
McGee, other possibilities include monk fruit (no calories) or xylitol (no aftertaste, but some calories). If you can find it, inulin-based sweeteners have no aftertaste or calories and are very healthy – you just need to use twice the amount of regular sugar.

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