Gut&Glo

12/05/2023

12/05/2023

Savoury breakfasts / brunches are an easy way to stay on top of your daily sugar consumption.
Wholemeal bread, tomatoes, avocado and dark green vegetables are good sources of fibre, helpful for both your gut microbiome and digestion (unless you’re sensitive to fibre).
Add some protein such as an egg, salmon or ham and you have a complete meal that’s not only easy to prepare, but will also sustain your energy for several hours.
Check the appetisers and antipasti from Odysea Limited, they are easy additions to brunches, and delicious to boot. Like the semi-dried datterini tomatoes here.

03/05/2023

Thinking of baking?

This and gratin is relatively low in sugar, and it's packed with almonds which are rich in fibre, supporting your . And for those with coeliac or gluten sensitivity, it's !

Rhubarb and almond gratin, gluten-free

14/04/2023

Did you know caffeine stimulates the production of the stress hormone cortisol?

When we drink coffee or black tea, our sympathetic nervous systems get activated to provide us with the energy we need to fight or flight. This means our blood sugar levels increase.

So what?

Well, when we eat fast-release carbs, or drink caffeinated drinks, our blood sugar levels peak. The hormone insulin is released and rapidly brings sugar levels down. So much that they dip quickly, perhaps even hitting the bottom of the healthy blood sugar range. We may then feel tired, shaky, moody, weak, dizzy, sometimes even confused.

This leaves us craving - and reaching for fast-release carbs or caffeinated drink. And so does the rollercoaster go on.

If you're trying to get off the sugar rollercoaster, I'd recommend you choose herbal teas and other non-caffeinated drinks. My bet is you won't notice the difference in the taste that much.

My favourite decaf coffee is Union Roasted. What's yours?

💛 Look after your blood sugar levels, look after yourselves! 💛