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sugar detox recipes

 Why a Sugar Detox?

Since our environment is flooded with foods containing added sugars and we are genetically predisposed to crave sweet foods, a sugar detox can help you break the pattern and get you back on track.

The average American consumes 100 pounds of sugar per year, which is 25 times more than the average consumption of early colonists in America. The USDA recommends 10 teaspoons of added sugar per day and yet most people consume 30 teaspoons or more. The extra sugar is primarily coming from sweetened beverages, including fruit juice, sodas, coffee drinks, teas, and lemonade. Sugar in liquid form has a more dramatic impact on blood sugar causing a sharp increase and fall leading to the desire to consume more sugar. In addition to sweetened beverages, sugar is added to most processed foods.

Overconsumption of sugar has been linked to deadly diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases. In many instances, these diseases are preventable by eating whole foods; whole grains, vegetables, meats, and dairy.

There is more and more research proving sugar as an addictive substance including studies at Yale and Princeton Universities. Studies show sugar as addictive as drugs like cocaine or heroin. Signs of addiction include; inability to control portions and amounts consumed in one sitting, the need for continued willpower to avoid it, and a constant craving for sugar despite negative feedback. People who give up sugar will often experience symptoms of withdrawal including headaches, mood swings, cravings, and fatigue.

If you experience any of these effects from consuming or giving up sugar, you are not alone. Humans evolved to crave sweet things to stay alive; in these times of food availability, we are battling our genetic make-up and the food industry's exploitation of our natural desire for sweets.

As to the quantity of added sugar that should be consumed each day, a good goal is 6 1/2 teaspoons for women and 9 1/2 for men, not counting naturally occurring sugars in fruit, milk, and plain yogurt. If you are looking at a nutrition label the number of grams next to sugars is added sugars, unless the item is milk, yogurt, or fruit. To figure out how many teaspoons, just divide the number of grams by four to get the number of teaspoons. Plain yogurt usually has 10 grams of naturally occurring sugars. If you buy yogurt with added sugar, deduct 10 from the grams of sugar and then divide this number by 4 to get the number of teaspoons of added sugar. There are many common foods with added sugars including most processed foods. Take a look at food labels and avoid foods with sugar in the ingredients label, including the following:

Sugar by another name

Agave Nectar

Brown Rice Syrup

Date Sugar

Honey

Maple Syrup

Molasses

Vegetable Glycerin

Fruit Juice

Disaccharides

Corn Syrup

Dextrose

Glucose

Lactose

Fructose

Sucrose

 

Sugar tips

Rule of thumb: No more than 5g per serving

Use fruit to sweeten most of the time

Indulge in something delicious using real sugar every once in a while

Sugar detox once every three months

Use homemade stocks from bones or seaweeds daily

Basic bone broth.

Place bones, water, vinegar, and all vegetables except fresh herbs in a stainless steel pot and let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour. Bring to a boil, and remove scum that rises to the top. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 6-24 hours. The longer you cook the stock, the richer and more flavorful it will be. About 10 minutes before finishing the stock, add the fresh herbs. This will add minerals to the broth. Strain the stock into a large bowl and reserve it in your refrigerator until the fat rises to the top and congeals. Skim off this fat and reserve the stock in covered containers in your refrigerator or freezer.

Ingredients:

Bones of whole chicken, a large beef bone from a roast or large bone from pork roast; after the meat has been roasted and the meat removed; from local free-range raised sources.

4 quarts cold water

2 Tbsp. vinegar

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

3 celery sticks, chopped

1 bunch parsley

1 bunch thyme

6 whole peppercorns

Basic seaweed stock

Soak the seaweed in the water for 30 minutes, bring to a simmer, cover, and heat for 2 hours.

Ingredients:

3 oz. container of dried seaweed (wakame, arame, dulse, any variety)

4 quarts cold water

 

3-Day No Sugar Menu

3 days of no sugar to break the sugar addiction. By taking a break from sugar completely, you are resetting your taste buds, brain, and body. You will experience reduced sugar cravings, decreased appetite, and consistent energy.

Since you won’t be taking in sugar you will need to get your energy from fats and proteins. I have created a well-balanced menu that provides tons of nutrition and energy from high-quality protein and fat sources.

Breakfast

Eggvacado

Yogurt Parfait

Tofu and Quinoa Scramble

Lunch

Mushroom and kale Burger

Beef Stew

Grilled Chicken Salad

Dinner

Slow Roasted Beef

Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Asian Salmon in Parchment

Snacks

Nuts

Cheese

Avocado

Deviled Eggs

 

7-Day Moderate Sugar Menu

During this stage of the detox, you are adding in some simple carbohydrates in the form of fruits and vegetables. The fiber and nutrients in the food, slows the sugar entering the bloodstream so does not have the negative side effects of sugar-sweetened foods. After 3 days without any sugar, your taste buds have adjusted and the sweetness of the natural sugars in the food will seem more intense, fulfilling your desire for the sweetness.

Breakfast

Bacon and Ezekial bread with Almond Butter

Poached Eggs over Spinach with Onions

Greek Yogurt Parfait #2

Miso Soup

Hardboiled Egg and Apple slices with Peanut Butter

Fried Ham and Delicata Squash

Turkey-Potato Hash

Lunch

Tuna Nicoise Salad

Mushroom Soup

Thai Chicken

Ham and Bean Soup

Greek Style Tempeh Veggie Burger

Salmon and Kale Salad

Grilled Chicken with Cranberry Horseradish Sauce

Dinner

Black Bean and Beef Meatloaf

Baked Haddock

Lamb Meatballs

Salmon Patties

Ground Turkey and Lentil Stew

Pecan encrusted Chicken breasts with Dijon cream

Friday Night Dinner

Snacks

Avocado

High-quality hard salami or sausage

Cheese

Hummus with Veggies

Kale Chips

Nuts and Seeds

 

3-Day No Sugar Recipes

Breakfast:

EggvocadoServes Two

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Hollow out the avocado a little bit more to make room for the egg. Place avocado halves in a shallow pan or aluminum foil bowl. Break the egg into the hole. Sprinkle cheese and seasonings on top. Place in oven for 15 minutes or until desired tenderness of egg.

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1 avocado

1 tsp grated parmesan cheese

Fresh thyme, ground pepper, salt or any herb to taste

 

Greek Yogurt ParfaitServes Two

Layer the yogurt with coconut flakes and pecans and drizzle the coconut oil on top.

Ingredients:

3⁄4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. coconut flakes unsweetened

2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

Tofu and Quinoa ScrambleServes Two

Cut tofu into small squares. Put 1 tsp. olive oil in pan and heat to medium. Cook scallion and mushrooms for 5 minutes, remove from pan. Add tofu and let cook without stirring for 10 minutes to get a nice brown crust on the tofu. Add the scallion and mushroom back to the pan along with the quinoa and spinach let cook until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through. Toss in the curry paste before serving.

Ingredients:

1⁄2 package tofu, extra firm, left out overnight to dehydrate

1 cup cooked quinoa

3 cups baby spinach

1 scallion

4 shitake mushrooms sliced

2 tsp. curry paste, green or yellow

Lunch:

Mushroom and Kale burgerServes Two

Mix all ingredients together and divide into two patties. Grill or pan-fry to medium or desired doneness.

Ingredients:

1⁄2 lb. ground beef, local and organic if possible

2 white onion, finely diced

1 cup baby kale, chopped

4 white button mushrooms, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1⁄2 tsp. creole seasoning or other season salts

1 egg, lightly beaten

Beef StewServes Two

Preheat the oven to 325°. Toss the beef in flour with thyme, pepper, and turmeric. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add beef and brown on all sides, remove and drain on paper towels. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add vegetables, Stir in stock, and coffee. Return beef to the pan and stir well. Cover and cook in the oven for 1 1⁄2 hours. Check tenderness and return for another half hour if necessary.

Ingredients:

2 lb. stew beef

1 Tbsp. unbleached flour

1 tsp. fresh thyme

1 tsp. ground pepper

1 tsp. turmeric

1 lb. carrots, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 white onion, diced

1 lb. white potatoes, quartered

1 turnip, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 cup coffee

2 clove garlic, minced

2 cups beef stock

Grilled Chicken SaladServes Two

Mix lemon juice, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil together. Pour over chicken breast and marinate for 30-45 minutes. Grill for 7 minutes on each side. Let cool, chop chicken into small pieces. Toss with grapes and blue cheese. Portion onto spring mix with tomato and carrots.

Ingredients:

1 chicken breast

1 lemon, juiced, and zested

1 tsp. ground pepper

1⁄2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. olive oil

5 red grapes, cut in half

1 oz blue cheese, crumbled

2 cups spring mix

1 tomato, diced

1 carrot, diced

Dinner:

Slow Roasted BeefServes Two

Sear the steak in a pan with high sides (at least 3 inches) and a tight-fitting lid. Caramelize both sides, add garlic and brown, add red wine and scrape the bottom of any food bits. Cover, braise on low for 30 minutes. Add the box of baby spinach and let it wilt. Slice the meat thinly and serve over the spinach with a little wine sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Ingredients:

1 lb. sirloin steak

1-2 cloves garlic

1 cup red wine

1 large box organic baby spinach

Moroccan Chicken ThighsServes Two

Put all of the ingredients except the lemon juice in a crockpot on low first thing in the morning. Before serving sprinkle the juice of the lemon over the dish.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. boneless chicken thighs

1 – 14 oz. can garbanzo beans

10 large green olives

1 tsp. turmeric

1 clove garlic

1 lemon, juiced

Asian Salmon in ParchmentServes Two

Cut a piece of parchment paper in a circle slightly larger than a pie plate. Place salmon and all of the other ingredients on 1 half of the paper. Fold the other half over and create a sealed pouch by folding the edges of the paper. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

2 x 8 oz. salmon filets

1 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 clove garlic minced

1 tsp. soy sauce

1 scallion minced

Parchment paper

 

7-Day Moderate Sugar Recipes

Breakfast:

Bacon and Ezekial bread with almond butter serves Two

Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the bacon in slices on it. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved. Toast Ezekial bread, spread with coconut oil, and then almond butter. Each person gets 3 slices of bacon and one piece of toast with almond butter. Reserve the rest of the bacon for recipes in the future.

Ingredients:

1 lb bacon, local or organic if available

3 Tbsp. almond butter

1 Tbsp. coconut oil

 

Poached Eggs over spinach and onionsServes Two

Heat a medium sauté pan to medium temperature and add the oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and onions, sauté for about 6 minutes or until the onions begin to brown. Place spinach on top of the onions and arrange to make four indentations or wells. Crack one egg into each well and sprinkle with the herbs and salt, then add the water. Increase heat to medium-high and cover to create steam. Cook until eggs reach your desired doneness, 2-4 minutes. Crumble bacon on top and add diced tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste and splash a little more olive oil on top.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to garnish

2 tsp. minced garlic

1⁄2 cup sliced red onion or sweet Spanish white

4 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup water

4 eggs, organic or free-range if available

1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

1 fresh tomato, diced

1 1⁄2 tsp. chopped fresh herbs of your choice

Salt and pepper to taste

Greek Yogurt Parfait #2Serves Two

Layer the yogurt with the other ingredients.

Ingredients:

3⁄4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. crushed pecans

1 Tbsp. chia seeds

1-2 tsp. cocoa powder, to taste

1/2 cup banana sauce (recipe follows)

Banana sauce makes about 2 cups

Heat butter in sautés pan to medium-high heat. Peel bananas and slice in half lengthwise and then in thirds. Place bananas in hot oil and sprinkle with cinnamon. Sauté for 1 minute on each side, then add water and almond flavor. Stir gently to combine. Simmer until desired consistency is reached and bananas are warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 tsp. butter

4 large ripe bananas

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Miso SoupServes Two

Heat stock or water in a medium pan and bring to a boil. Add vegetables and tofu but not the miso or scallion. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Put the miso in a small bowl and add 1⁄2 cup of the stock, gently stir miso until it incorporates. Add miso back into the soup and stir to combine. Serve garnished with scallions. Note: Do not boil miso, this will destroy the beneficial enzymes.

Ingredients:

3 cups seaweed, vegetable stock, or water

1 Tbsp. wakame seaweed

1 cup baby kale

1⁄2 cup grated carrot

1⁄2 pound firm tofu, rinsed and cubed

1 Tbsp. miso paste

2 scallions, chopped

Hardboiled Eggs and Apple Slices with Peanut ButterServes Two

Put eggs in a pan with water covering them. Bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes. This amount of time leaves the yolks a little soft in the middle so they aren’t dry (not good for deviled eggs but perfect for this application) Remove from heat and submerge in ice-cold water until cooled, this will aid in peeling the eggs. Peel and cut into quarters, salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients:

1 large green apple

2 large eggs, organic or local if available

2 Tbsp. peanut butter

Fried ham and delicata squash serves Two

Bake the delicata squash in a 375° oven for 45 minutes. Fry ham in pan until browned.

Ingredients:

2 slices ham, 1⁄2” thick

1 delicata squash, sliced 1⁄2 “ thick

Pork-Potato HashServes Two

Steam the potatoes and beets over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Heat a large sauté pan to medium and add oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and sauté until spices release their aromas, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes and let brown on all sides. Add corn and black beans, stir gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste and continue to stir until heated through. Garnish with yogurt and cilantro if desired.

Ingredients:

1⁄4 lb. ground pork, local and organic (lower fat content)

1 cup diced sweet potatoes

1 cup diced beets

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1⁄2 cup diced red onion

Optional whole milk Greek yogurt on top with fresh cilantro

1 x 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

1 1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tap. paprika

Lunch:

Tuna Nicoise SaladServes Two

Mix together tuna, olive oil, capers, and pepper. Arrange everything on the spring mix.

Ingredients:

4 small Yukon gold potatoes, boiled to tender

1⁄2 lb. green beans, steamed

1 can tuna, drained

2 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. capers

1⁄2 tsp. ground pepper

1⁄2 jar roasted red pepper, sliced

1 hardboiled egg, sliced

4 cups spring mix, organic

Mushroom SoupServes Two

Mix olive oil, rosemary, salt, and garlic together, set aside to let the flavors infuse into the oil. Put 1⁄2 Tbsp. of just the oil into a medium pan and heat to medium, add onion and sauté to translucent. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the oil with the herbs and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. Before serving stir in the Greek yogurt and sprinkle with the fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

2 lbs mushroom, variety rinsed and sliced

1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tsp. salt

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 white onion, finely diced

2 cups beef stock

1 cup Greek yogurt

Fresh parsley chopped

Thai ChickenServes Two

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and stir together. Set on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. The chicken should be tender and pull apart easily.

Ingredients:

1⁄2 lb. chicken thighs

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

1 small white onion, diced

1 turnip, diced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1⁄2 can yellow curry paste

1 x 15 oz. can coconut milk

Ham and Bean SoupServes Two

Heat olive oil in a shallow pan. Sauté celery and carrot until tender. Add Ham and beans and simmer for 15 minutes (add broth or water if thinning is needed). Add seasoning to taste.

Ingredients:

4 oz. ham (from the night before), diced

1 can white beans

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1⁄2 tsp. fresh thyme

1 tsp. fresh parsley

Pinch of salt and pepper

1 tsp. olive oil

Greek Style Tempeh veggie burgerServes Two

Preheat your oven to 400° and begin by browning the onions, but without the use of oil. Cover the bottom of a frying pan with some water (around 1/4 cup should be plenty) and heat until steam is being released. Add chopped onions (it should sizzle as though you were using oil) and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat until they appear light pink with a brown edge. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon. Add extra water if it looks as though the onions may stick. In a bowl, grate the block of tempeh with a cheese grater. Add the onion, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, juice, olives, feta, flax ‘egg’, salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine.

Form 4 patties, brush with a little avocado oil if desired, and bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until piping hot, all the way through, turning halfway through cooking.

Ingredients:

1 Block Tempeh

1 small red onion

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

Flax ‘egg’: 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp. warm water, set aside for at least 15 minutes

1 tsp. Lemon zest

1 1⁄2 Tbsp. each: fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme, finely chopped

1⁄2 cup diced Kalamata olives

1 oz. feta cheese crumbled

A squeeze of lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Salmon and Kale salad serves Two

Grill or pan sear salmon filet for 4 minutes on each side. Mash avocado and rub it into the baby kale thoroughly. Toss in sunflower seeds, cranberries, ginger, lemon juice, and garlic. Divide the salmon between the two plates with the kale salad.

Ingredients:

6 oz salmon filet

1 ripe avocado

2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp. dried cranberries

1 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

6 cups baby kale

Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken with Cranberry Horseradish SauceServes Two

Boil the chicken stock and put the chicken breast in the stock for 10 minutes. Set aside. In a food, processer blend the cranberries, maple syrup, yogurt, salt, and horseradish to a coarsely chopped blend. Arrange the chicken and cranberry sauce on top of the spring mix.

Ingredients:

1 Chicken breast

2 cups chicken stock

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1 tsp. maple syrup

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. horseradish

4 cups spring mix

Dinner:

Black Bean and Beef MeatloafServes Two

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare bread pan with a small amount of olive oil or non-stick spray. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Form into a loaf shape and put in pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a thermometer inserted into the middle reads 170°. Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 12 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed

1 egg

1 cup raisin bran

1 small white onion, finely diced

1/4 cup ketchup

Salt and pepper

Baked HaddockServes Two

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly oil and salt and pepper the butternut squash, bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place haddock filets on a baking sheet, sprinkle with dried dill over the filets, dot the butter on the fish, and layer with the thinly sliced lemon. Put the haddock in the oven for 15 minutes, until flaky. The fish should be cooked through and the squash should be easily pierced with a fork. Heap the arugula on 2-4 plates, sprinkle with toasted almonds, add butternut squash, and top with a portion of the haddock.

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh or frozen haddock filets

1 tsp. dried dill or 1 bunch fresh dill, clean

1 Tbsp. butter

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1 large container of arugula

1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted lightly

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed

Lamb MeatballsServes Two

Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a bowl. Form into balls, about 1 inch round. Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Blend together Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the cabbage and carrots together and then mix the sauce in with the cabbage and carrots. Take the lettuce leaves and scoop some of the cabbage mixtures into the leaf, place 2-3 meatballs, fold like a taco and eat.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground lamb

1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp. dried dill

1 tsp. cumin

1⁄2 small white onion, finely diced

8 oz. Greek yogurt

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced

1 tsp. dried dill

Juice of one lemon

Salt and pepper

1 head cabbage, shredded

3 carrots, shredded

1 head Boston lettuce or romaine

Thai Style Salmon pattiesServes Two

Combine the first 5 ingredients, form them into patties. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Place patties in a hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Creating a crispy golden crust. To serve with the salmon patties, combine the vegetables, cilantro, vinegar, and peanuts and serve on the side.

Ingredients:

1- 8 oz. salmon filet

2 scallions, chopped

1 carrot, grated

1 Tbsp. chia seeds, soaked in 1 Tbsp. Bragg’s amino

1 tsp. grated ginger

1 tsp. green curry paste

1 Tbsp. coconut oil

1 lb. carrots, grated

1/2 cup edamame, shelled

1 cup mung bean sprouts

2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar

3 Tbsp. cilantro chopped

1⁄2 cup peanuts, chopped

Ground Turkey and Lentil StewServes Two

In a Dutch oven, brown ground turkey. Add the rest of the ingredients except parsley. Simmer for 3 hours. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

1 cup lentil, soaked for 4 hours

2 carrots, diced

3 celery, diced

1 small onion, diced

4 cups low sodium butternut squash soup (Imagine Brand)

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Pecan encrusted Chicken breasts with Dijon cream serves two

Preheat oven to 375°. Put the beaten egg in a shallow dish, dredge the chicken breast, coating it in egg. In a Ziploc bag put the crushed pecans and ground pepper, put the chicken in the bag, and shake. Blend yogurt, mustard, and horseradish with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken in the oven for 30 minutes. Let rest a few minutes and then cut into 1⁄4 inch strips. Serve over spring mix with Greek yogurt sauce.

Ingredients:

2 small chicken breasts

1 cup pecans crushed

1 egg, beaten

Ground black pepper

Spring Mix

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. horseradish

Friday Night DinnerServes Two

Ingredients:

2 cups popped corn

1 oz. hard cheese, of your choice

1 oz. soft cheese, of your choice

8 oz. dry salami

Raw vegetables, variety of your choice (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery)

Green and black olives

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Back to school amazon finds

A reliable computer or tablet for online learning is a must-have this school year. The future of learning is no more snow days. No more textbooks. Everything is stored in the cloud and can be accessed from just being online. Here are some computer deals I've found on Amazon to help you get ready for the upcoming school year. 

A computer for online college is a no-brainer and the most essential item on any list, but figuring out how to choose the best kind for your needs can get complicated. Read the reviews and see which computer fits your needs. 

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Simplex Spelling - Advanced Phonograms Word Lists

 

Simplex Spelling - Advanced Phonograms Word Lists

The majority of the words used in "Simplex Spelling - Advanced Phonograms" are taken from the most frequently occurring words that appear for each phonogram being taught. These high-frequency words were then supplemented, where required, with additional other common English words based on word/spelling patterns to help enforce the concepts within and between each lesson. The lessons covered in "Simplex Spelling - Advanced Phonograms" focus on phonograms that have not been previously covered in Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 & Phonics 2. The content in "Advanced Phonograms" builds on the material already covered in Phonics 1 & 2.

Introduction

welcome, remove, button, keyboard, chosen, correctly, lesson, bubble, syllable, circular, arrow, believe

1] Long o (oe)

foe, floe, hoe, doe, roe, woe, throes, oboe, aloe, toe, tiptoe, toenail, mistletoe, pekoe

2] Long a (ea)

great, steak, break, breaker, tear, pear, wear, swear, bear, bearer, forbear

3] Long i that appears before 2 consonants

wild, mild, child, grandchild, stepchild, wind, rewind, bind, blind, find, kind, mankind, mind, remind, mastermind, hind, behind, rind, grind, pint, climb

4] Long o that before 2 consonants

old, cold, sold, scold, told, fold, hold, gold, poll, roll, troll, scroll, jolt, bolt, colt, molten, most, post, host, both

5] Short o (au)

audit, audible, audibly, author, augment, auto, automatic, autumn, applaud, applause, astronaut

6] Short o (au)

sauna, saunter, sauce, gauze, pause, cause, clause, caught, daughter, taught, taut, laundry

7] Short o (aw)

jaw, raw, thaw, law, lawn, paw, pawn, prawn, spawn, yawn, dawn, hawk, squawk, bawl, brawl, crawl, sprawl, shawl

8] Short o (aw)

saw, jigsaw, sawdust, straw, strawberry, draw, drawback, withdraw, outlaw, claw, flaw, flawless, awe, awestruck

9] Nouns person

Joe, Ryan, Jacob, Emily, Madison, Jefferson, Edison, Mandela, Elizabeth, Churchill

10] Nouns place

America, Canada, England, Scotland, Greenland, Iceland, Washington, Nile, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, China, Japan

11] Nouns day/month

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

12] Contractions

it's, it'll, who's, that's, can't, won't, isn't, aren't, wasn't, hasn't, hadn't, haven't, didn't, doesn't, don't, let's, o'clock

13] Contractions

I'd, I'll, I'm, I've, he's, she's, he'd, she'd, we're, we'll, we've, they're, they'll, they've

14] U (oul)

put, output, pull, full, bull, bully, push, bush, ambush, butcher

15] U (oul)

artful, awful, useful, woeful, handful, helpful, dreadful, doubtful, careful, cheerful, grateful, painful, peaceful, powerful, wonderful, delightful, successful, beautiful

16] oul (oul)

could, would, should, couldn't, wouldn't, shouldn't

17] Long o (ou)

soul, boulder, shoulder, coulter, poultry, poultice, pour, downpour, gourd, mourn, your, you're, yourself

18] Long o (ou)

four, fourth, fourteen, court, courthouse, course, concourse, discourse, recourse, source, resource, cantaloupe, pompadour

19] Short u (ou)

young, touch, southern, country, double, trouble, couple, cousin

20] Short u (ou)

famous, dangerous, enormous, numerous, nervous, continuous, generous, tremendous, ridiculous, marvelous (marvellous*)(marvellous**), anonymous, disastrous, jealous, vigorous, ambiguous, fabulous, hazardous

21] ou (oo)

you, youth, you'll, soup, group, troupe, coupe, coup, coupon, crouton, couth, cougar, coulee, couture, acoustic, couscous, mousse

22] ou (oo)

rouge, route, wound, tour, detour, contour, tourism, tourist, toucan, goulash, bayou, caribou, boulevard

23] ui (oo)

suit, suitor, suitcase, suitable, swimsuit, pursuit, lawsuit, fruit, fruitful, bruise, cruise, juice, juicy, recruit, sluice, nuisance

24] Ph (f)

phone, earphones, saxophone, telephone, triumph, trophy, Joseph, elephant, pamphlet, sphinx, pharaoh, phantom, pheasant, phoenix, nymph, morph, orphan, dolphin, typhoon, emphasize (emphasise*)

25] Ph(f)

sphere, atmosphere, sophomore, sapphire, aphid, glyph, phlegm, physics, physicist, physical, photo, graph, photograph, photocopy, autograph, geography, biography, philosophy, pharmacy, phenomenal, phase

26] Ph (f)

phrase, alpha, alphabet, phoneme, phonemic, phonetic, phonics, phonology, homophone, diphthong, grapheme, digraph, paragraph, homograph, hyphen, metaphor

27] Long e (i)

trio, patio, period, million, kiosk, polio, audio, radio, studio, portfolio, Ontario, tapioca, warrior, physiology, idiom, sodium, stadium, medium, premium, calcium, aquarium, millennium

28] Long e (i)

piano, media, trivia, Maria, India, criteria, bacteria, Victoria, Australia, phobia, amphibian, serial, burial, memorial, industrial, imperial, material, celiac, courtier, audience, experience

29] Long e (i) - foreign words ending in 'i'.

ski, kiwi, Fiji, khaki, bikini, confetti, graffiti, pepperoni, salami, safari, souvlaki, teriyaki, tandoori, broccoli, macaroni, tsunami

30] Long e (i_e)

police, naive, elite, petite, pristine, routine, vaccine, sardine, marine, submarine, magazine, gasoline, automobile

31] ear (er)

earl, pearl, earldom, early, dearth, earth, earthy, earthly, earthen, earthquake

32] ear (er)

earn, earnest, learn, yearn, heard, unheard, overheard, search, research, hearse, rehearse, rehearsal

33] wor (wer)

word, reword, buzzword, foreword, work, artwork, network, teamwork, overwork, homework, handiwork, fireworks, clockwork, workshop, workforce

34] wor (wer)

worm, silkworm, bookworm, earthworm, worry, worse, worst, worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthy, noteworthy, world, worldwide, underworld, worship

35] war (wor)

war, warp, wharf, dwarf, wart, warthog, thwart, warn, forewarn, warm, lukewarm, swarm, warmth, ward, toward (towards*), award, reward, warden, wardrobe

36] war (wor)

warren, warrant, warranty, wartime, warfare, warship, warlord, warlock, warlike, Warsaw, warble, postwar

37] quar (kwor)

quark, quart, quartz, quarry, quarrel, quartet, quarter, quarterly, quarantine

38] war (wer)

inward, outward, onward, upward, downward, forward, backward, earthward, skyward, homeward, awkward, afterward

39] war (wer)

northward, southward, eastward, westward, wayward, windward, leeward, bulwark, coward, stalwart, Dewar

40] Long e (ei)

ceiling, receipt, receive, deceive, perceive, conceive, either, neither, weir, weird, deceit, conceit, caffeine, casein, protein, seize

41] gn (n)

gnat, gnaw, gnash, gnome, gnarl, gnarled, sign, signpost, cosign, consign, ensign, resign, design, redesign, assign

42] gn (n)

align, realign, benign, campaign, impugn, cologne, lasagna (lasagne*), mignon, poignant

43] Long a (ei)

veil, vein, feint, reins, reindeer, reign, deign, feign, heir, heirloom, their, beige, sensei

44] Long a (eigh)

eight, eighty, eighteen, freight, freighter, neigh, neighbor (neighbour*) (neighbour**), weigh, weight, weighty, sleigh

45] Long u/oo (ew)

yew, ewe, ewer, dew, mildew, few, curfew, phew, nephew, new, newborn, sinew, news, newspaper, newt, Newton, renew, renewal

46] Long u/oo (ew)

stew, steward, strew, slew, shrew, shrewd, sewer, skewer, askew, pew, pewter, view, review, preview, interview

47] Long u/oo (ew)

flew, grew, brew, drew, withdrew, threw, blew, cashew, chew, eschew, chewy, crew, screw, corkscrew, jewel

48] Long u/oo (eu)

feud, feudal, sleuth, deuce, Zeus, neutral, neutron, pseudo, pseudonym, eulogy, Eugene, eucalyptus, Europe, maneuver (manoeuvre*) (manoeuvre**), pneumonia

49] ch (k)

chrome, chasm, chaos, chaotic, character, charisma, chemical, chemist, choir, chord, chorus, chloride, chlorine, chronic, chronicle, chromosome, chameleon

50] ch (k)

ache, anchor, arachnid, echo, epoch, mechanic, orchestra, school, scholar, monarch, patriarch, Bach, stomach, technical, technology, scheme, Christ, Christine, Christmas, zucchini

51] ch (sh)

chef, schwa, chute, parachute, niche, cache, mustache (moustache*) (moustache**), chic, brochure, charade, chalet, Chopin, Chicago, Michigan

52] ch (sh)

Charlotte, charlatan, crochet, machine, chateau, chiffon, chivalry, chaperone, chauffeur, chauvinist, chandelier

53] ough (uff, off, long o)

rough, tough, enough, slough, sough, clough, cough, trough, hiccough, dough, doughnut, sourdough, though, although, thorough, borough, furlough

54] ough (oo, ow, short o, ock)

lough, through, throughout, throughput, slough, bough, plough, drought, ought, sought, fought, nought, bought, brought, wrought, thought, thoughtful

 

* UK spelling.

** Canadian spelling.

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13A.10.01.01

.01 Home Instruction Program.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish a procedure to be used by the superintendent of each local school system to determine if a child participating in a home instruction program is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.

B. Written Agreement.

(1) A parent or guardian who chooses to provide a home instruction program for his or her child shall initially sign a statement on a form prescribed by the State Department of Education which:

(a) Indicates consent to the requirements set forth in §§C, D, and E of this regulation; and

(b) Shall be submitted to the local superintendent at least 15 days before the beginning of a home instruction program.

(2) Annual Verification. Annually thereafter, before the beginning of the school year, a parent or guardian shall verify the continuation of home schooling for his or her child with the local school superintendent or with the supervising nonpublic school or institution described in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

(3) Change in Status. A parent or guardian shall notify the local school superintendent or the supervising nonpublic school or institution described in Regulation .05 of this chapter if a change occurs in the home school status of a child during the school year.

C. Instruction Program.

(1) The home instruction program shall:

(a) Provide regular, thorough instruction in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age;

(b) Include instruction in English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, and physical education; and

(c) Take place on a regular basis during the school year and be of sufficient duration to implement the instruction program.

(2) The home instruction program may include enrollment on a part-time or full-time basis in courses offered by accredited or unaccredited colleges.

D. Educational Materials.

(1) A parent or guardian who chooses to provide a home instruction program for his or her child shall maintain a portfolio of materials which:

(a) Demonstrates the parent or guardian is providing regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the areas specified in §C(1) of this regulation;

(b) Includes relevant materials, such as instructional materials, reading materials, and examples of the child’s writings, worksheets, workbooks, creative materials, and tests; and

(c) Shall be reviewed by the local superintendent or the superintendent's designee at the conclusion of each semester of the local school system at such times as are mutually agreeable to the local superintendent or designee and the parent or guardian.

(2) A parent or guardian who chooses to enroll his or her child under §C(2) of this regulation may elect to provide to the local superintendent or the superintendent’s designee a copy of a report card or transcript from the accredited or unaccredited college at the conclusion of each semester of the accredited or unaccredited college in lieu of a portfolio of materials for the courses in which the child is enrolled under §C(2) of this regulation.

E. A parent or guardian shall agree to permit a representative of a local school system to review the portfolio of educational materials and discuss the instructional program, provided that all of the following requirements are met:

(1) The review is at a time and place mutually agreeable to the representative of the local school system and the parent or guardian;

(2) The purpose of the review is to ensure that the child is receiving regular, thorough instruction as set forth in §C of this regulation; and

(3) There are not more than three reviews during a school year.

F. Additional Requirements. A local school system may not impose additional requirements for home instruction programs other than those in these regulations.

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Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae)

 

Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae)

These turtles are fully aquatic, emerging from the waters only to breed and lay eggs. In addition to huge lungs, they can also do without oxygen from the air as they submerge for up to 30 minutes. Most have hard shells; the leatherback (our only member of the Dermochelyidae Family) lacks a bony carapace and instead has skin embedded with little bony deposits over it back.

All species of sea turtles are listed as Threatened or Endangered.​​​​​​​​​

​	Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Threatened Photo courtesy of John White
​​	Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii​​) Endangered Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
​​	​Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas​​) Threatened Photo courtesy of iStock
​	Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea​​) Endangered Photo courtesy of Scott R. Benson, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center
​​​	​Hawksbill ​Sea Turtle​ (Eretmochelys imbricata​)​ Former Name: Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle Endangered Photo courtesy of iStock​

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

 

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

The bony scutes found in hardshell turtles are missing in these softshelled cousins. The carapace is leathery while the plastron is much reduced. Our one species, the eastern spiny softshell is primarily aquatic. Their long tubular snouts act like snorkels, allowing the animals to remain submerged but still breathe.​

​	​Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera​​) In Need of Conservation Photo courtesy of Linh Phu​​ Former Name: Eastern Spiny Softshell

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

 

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

Currently, in the world, there are only two living members, or genera, of the Chelydridae family, our own snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and the alligator snapping turtle, which is not found in Maryland. There are also seven extinct genera of this family.

As the name suggests, this turtle is known for its surly disposition when threatened. Their very long necks allow them to reach farther than other turtles to snap at predators coming from behind. Never pick up a turtle by its tail; this can damage the animal's spine.​

​	Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina​) Photo courtesy of Linh Phu​​ Former Name: Eastern Snapping Turtle

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Musk and Mud Turtles (Kinosternidae)

 

Musk and Mud Turtles (Kinosternidae)

As the name implies, some of these turtles will release a strong scent when disturbed. They have paired glands on either side of the body, just inside where the bridge connects the carapace and plastron. Although they may bask, our two Kinosternids are primarily aquatic. A good way to tell the difference between mud and musk turtles is by looking at the plastron. In eastern mud turtles (Kinosternon subrubrum), the plastron is relatively large with 2 hinges. Our eastern musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), formerly called the stinkpot, has a much reduced plastron with only 1 hinge.​

​	​Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii) Photo courtesy of Brenda and Jim Bardsley
​	​Eastern Mud Turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) Photo courtesy of Mark Tegges
​	​​​Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) Photo courtesy of John White

Box and Water Turtles (Emydidae)

 

Box and Water Turtles (Emydidae)

The largest family of turtles worldwide, the Emydidae family, is represented in Maryland by thirteen species of turtle. With such diversity comes a variety of body types and habitat choices. Usually, the carapace is not highly domed, but there are a few species with high arches to their shells. Many species have a plastron that hinges, allowing for complete or partial closure. Several are almost completely aquatic while others are primarily terrestrial. The name Emydidae comes from the Greek "emys", meaning "freshwater terrapin", but some of our turtles will also use brackish water.​​

​	Bog Turtle​ (G​lyptemys muhlenbergii​)​ Threatened Photo courtesy of Stephen Badger
​	​Spotted Turtle​​ (Clemmys guttata​) Photo courtesy of Tony Prochaska
​	​Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) Photo courtesy of Linh Phu
​​	​Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapine carolina​​) Photo courtesy of Scott A. Smith
​	​Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Introduced Photo courtesy of John White
​	​Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys p. picta​) Photo courtesy of Corey Wickliffe​
​	​Midland Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta marginata) Photo courtesy of Linh Phu​​
​	​River Cooter (Pseudemys concinna​​) Introduced; not established in Maryland yet Photo courtesy of John White Former Name: Eastern River Cooter
​	​Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris​) Photo courtesy of John White
​	​Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica​​​) Endangered Photo courtesy of Jim Harding
​	Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin​​) Photo courtesy of Lori Erb Former Name: Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin
​​	False Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica​) Introduced Photo courtesy of by Peter Paplanus CC by 2.0
​	Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) Introduced Photo courtesy of John White