Ideas for sweet treats that support blood sugar balancing
Nutritional composition:
Medjool dates: antioxidants, fibre, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, low-GI sweetener
Almonds: healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium, vitamin E
Cocoa powder: theobromine, polyphenols
Peanut butter: magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins E and Bs, healthy fats, protein, resveratrol, CoQ10, fibre, low-GI
Health Benefits
gut health and cholesterol balance
Bone health. Immun
Nutritional composition:
Ginger: fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, polyphenols, volatile oil
Cinnamon: polyphenols, cinnamaldehyde
Nutmeg: antioxidants, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc
Health Benefits:
Anti-emetic, anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, heart health
Anti-septic, calms digestion, supports insulin production and blood sugar balance, anti-parasitic, supports circ
Nutritional composition:
Bananas: soluble fibre, prebiotic, potassium, leucocyanidin, tryptophan
Cranberries: proanthocyanins, vitamins C, E, B5 and B6, quercetin
Walnuts: omega 3, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, polyphenols like ellagic acid
Health Benefits:
Gut, heart and brain health, energy support, supports serotonin levels, antioxidant, antibacterial, skin health, anti-ageing, anti-infla
Nutritional composition:
Buckwheat flour: naturally gluten-free, polyphenols like catechins and quercetin, high fibre and protein
Bananas: soluble fibre, prebiotic, potassium, leucocyanidin, tryptophan
Walnuts: good fats inc. omega 3, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, polyphenols like ellagic acid
Health Benefits:
Balances blood sugar, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, gut, bone, nerve health, sat
Nutritional composition:
Ginger: fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, polyphenols, volatile oil
Seeds: complete protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E and magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and zinc
Health Benefits:
Anti-emetic, anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, heart health
Support weight loss, heart health, blood sugar balance, antioxidant, immune support, bone
