NATURAL CHANGES TO YOUR MEAL PREP THIS SUMMER

When it comes to planning summer meals adding in more natural elements into your summer diet is a healthy way to help give you the energy you will require for your summer activities, reduce winter weight gain, and provide your body with the nutrients and vitamins it needs.  

Often during summer our bodies crave healthier food options and since there is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables to choose from it shouldn’t be too hard to keep healthy. However, just because we have more healthier options on our shelves doesn’t mean that your sweet tooth disappears. 

Although we know that we can make healthier choices in summer, we do still look for sugary alternatives when the craving hits us. Finding ways to satisfy these cravings without raiding the sweet cupboard will help keep up your energy naturally and enjoy a healthier summer.

When looking for something sweet to snack on, try the following alternatives to satisfy that sweet tooth:

1. Fruit is a great alternative to a sugar treat. Naturally sweet and high in fibre, fruit allows you to enjoy healthy sugar while staying healthy. Berries are great substitute for sweets, and even though they are sweet their high fibre means that they are low in sugar. 
2. Tricking your sweet tooth with Canderel Xylitol. Canderel Xylitol is an all-natural plant-based sugar alternative that tastes, looks and crunches like sugar but offers less calories. It is a sucrose-free sugar replacer crafted from birch wood and is also found naturally in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables such as plums, strawberries and pumpkins. It is Keto friendly and kinder to your teeth. “By using a sugar alternative such as Canderel Xylitol in baking, hot drinks and anything else you would use sugar for, one can lower the calories consumed whilst still meeting one’s sweet cravings more naturally” says Rajnish Ohri,

VP & MD Whole Earth Brands IMEA.

1. Yoghurt has been linked to helping to regulate appetites and control cravings. Enjoying a high-protein yoghurt as an afternoon snack can keep you fuller for longer, while enjoying less cravings.
2. Increase your intake of water to keep hydrated. Dehydration can be a cause of sugar cravings. Without enough water your liver cannot release glycogen and other components of your stored energy, which creates a craving for sugar. 
3. A smoothie is a quick snack to curb the craving. The sweet fruit with the filling qualities of the yoghurt will help while providing a nutritional option. 

Managing your sweet tooth doesn’t mean that you have to forego everything you enjoy, its more about giving your body the chance to enjoy healthy alternatives as well. A sugar substitute such as Canderel Xylitol gives you the option to still enjoy baked goods, and a sweet cup of tea without the added sugar. You may not taste the difference, but your body certainly will feel the difference.