At Frost we love all of Lizi’s Granolas and Muesli – not just because they’re absolutely delicious, but because they’re good for us too – so no guilt at all involved.
Lizi’s not only select best quality natural ingredients, but, unlike many other granolas, their’s release sugars gradually. Having just buried my computer last week, I’m very conscious that sudden energy spikes are generally not a good thing – be it electrical in the case of my laptop, or blood sugar spikes after eating the wrong food. Sudden, steep rises in blood sugar can trigger inflammation, leading to heart disease, cancer and type II diabetes – and our body also reacts by sharply dropping our sugar levels to a very low level – making us hungry again.
So look for breakfast foods with a low Glycaemic Load (GL), meaning they release sugars into your blood slowly. Or if that’s too hard – just go to Lizi’s -all their breakfast products are low GL.
Lizi’s have such a large and fabulous range it’s worth browsing their website where you can order whatever appeals. However I must give a shout out for their latest Treacle & Pecan Granola. Yes I know, how can something boasting of treacle be low GL? But it is – truly, due to the wholegrain oats, a clever blend of different seeds, coconut and pecan nut pieces, all of which contribute to slow sugar release. The treacle only comprises 3% of the total, but, trust me, it’s enough to make it taste very naughty.
Lizi’s are also available at Ocado and Amazon, and they’re vegan-friendly too so go treat yourself.
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.