Sugar lovers like to start their day with a little sweet treat at breakfast: jam spread widely on toast. What can we replace this habit with? Here are healthier alternatives, recommended by two dietitians.
One or more slices of butter and a generous layer of jam: this is what some people have breakfast with in the morning, before going to work. But we know: sugar can give you a “pump” and lead to cravings. To avoid this, what should you replace the jam with?
Replace jam to avoid blood sugar spikes
Why want to replace jam and, in general, sweet foods in the morning? Quite simply to avoid raising your blood sugar level. These blood sugar peaks subsequently lead to reactive hypoglycemia, with our body secreting insulin to eliminate this excess sugar.
Fatigue and a feeling of hunger then arise, which push us to eat sweet foods again, to fill this gap…
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Replace the jam with oilseed purees
To put an end to this vicious circle, it is therefore better to avoid sugary foods, which will also not provide any particular nutrients. According to Jessie Inchauspé, biochemist and author of the book Glucose Révolution, you should use almond butter instead of jam.
An observation shared by Alexandra Murcier, dietician-nutritionist, who recommends oilseed purees for breakfast, to eat a balanced diet as soon as you get out of bed. Oilseeds and in particular almonds are indeed rich in nutrients, they also contain good fats and are rich in fiber.
Ideal for starting the day off right, while keeping your jar of jam to eat some too, but more occasionally.
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