Whenever I surf the internet in search of a healthy recipe to satisfy my desire for a particular flavour the recipes are just a big disappointment. Promises of sugar-free desserts are full of syrups, honey, molasses, artificial sweeteners or even coconut sugar. Necessity being the mother of invention, my latest experiment was with French Almond Cake. After much consideration and searching I came up with the following recipe, for a real sugar-free treat that will leave you satisfied without the guilt trip.
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Co-enzyme Q10 (or CoQ10 for short) is ubidecaquinone. This enzyme is found in all animals including humans. It is found in virtually all cell membranes and lipopotreins, and since it can be synthesized in the body it is not considered an essential vitamin. It plays two major roles in our bodies (although it has a long list of important functions). It acts as a natural anti-oxidant in the cells (the mitochondria) and helps break down free radicals (which are responsible for early signs of ageing and a host of other things) and helps convert the food we eat into energy.
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