Mixing good health with pleasure
While too much sugar is clearly a no-no, glucose is still essential for our bodies - especially our brains - to function properly. Whether in the form of slow- or fast-release sugars, glucose provides the energy necessary for your physical or sports activity.
It is also a source of pleasure that should not be ignored! By learning how to make your meals and snack choices more nutritious, you can enjoy the best of both worlds! You can still enjoy a square of dark chocolate in the evening, but we'd suggest going for chocolate with more than 70% cocoa, instead of one with a higher sugar content.
A few final tips to help you choose healthier sugars on a daily basis:
> eat complex and slow-release carbohydrates (whole-grain rice, whole wheat, sourdough bread, etc.) instead of simple and fast-release carbohydrates (white sugar, white bread, white rice, etc.).
> when topping your pancakes, crêpes or waffles, replace sugary syrups with applesauce or a mashed ripe banana.
> when making a cake or sweetening your coffee or tea, replace white sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup.
Now, with all this talk about chocolate and treats, surely it's time to bake a (healthy, low-sugar) chocolate cake!