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Cupcakes You Can Enjoy While You Have Gestational Diabetes!

by Jen

In 2012 I took the gestational diabetes test and was shocked to find out my glucose levels indicated I had it. My immediate reaction was embarrassment, shame, and I took it very personally. I felt I had a pretty healthy pregnancy and ate well; I went to yoga twice a week and zumba classes. I walked everywhere. I really didn’t understand why I had it, and thought I had done something wrong. My midwife talked to me and assured me that it was all hormonal and that it would pass after the baby was born. The gestational diabetes clinic I went to in Vancouver was friendly and I remember being shocked, jealous and a little judgy about the other patients who showed up with their venti caramel mocha frappuccinos, while I drank 3 litres of water every day. Lucky for me I did not really have any cravings and was happy to just have water as long as it was cold with ice in it.

I managed my GD with exercise and diet. After eating I’d go for a walk or have dance parties with my baby belly in my living room. Exercise during pregnancy is so important but even more so if you are trying to keep your glucose levels normal. Dancing lifts your spirits too, which releases oxytocin so I highly recommend it, even if you don’t have GD... or even if you're not pregnant yet, for that matter!  My numbers stayed low enough, for the doctor to dismiss me from the clinic, but I kept the kit to keep checking my numbers. I was still obsessed with tracking my sugars after meals, and it was really important to me.

For my baby shower I really wanted to have some desserts for my guests, but it had to be low sugar so that I could indulge too. I had already done a lot of trial and error baking with several different types of flours over the past few years, and so I was getting accustomed with how to create my own recipes, in particular with coconut flour. The secret here would be to find a middle ground of yummy, and chocolatey but not too healthy tasting! These are supposed to be celebratory cupcakes, after all, not carrot sticks.

You can bring these cupcakes with you to any functions to share, and this way you won’t feel left out on treating yo’self. It’s also great to have a dessert while knowing exactly what ingredients go into them.

Here’s what you need to create your tasty treat:

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup 100% raw cacao powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 tsp baking soda

6 eggs

1/2 cup olive oil

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 jar 100% fruit spread

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Line muffin tin with cupcake papers

Combine first four ingredients in a small bowl

Beat eggs, olive oil and applesauce together

Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients

Fill the cupcake holders about half full

And put in the oven

Set a timer for 10 minutes.

When the timer goes off, take the cupcakes out and scoop a small teaspoon of the fruit jam into the middle of each cupcake. Put the tray back in the oven and set your timer for another ten minutes

When they are done, you can either eat them as they are or put another dollop of jam on top of them.

Now, while these cupcakes do not have a massive heap of icing on them, and this is exactly how I served them, I later discovered coconut milk icing which is sooooooooo delicious and easy to make. This is a nice option to have for your guests if you like. To be honest, this recipe is so amazing, I make this icing for every dessert I ever make.

Put a can of coconut milk in the freezer overnight.

When you open the can, scoop the thick cream out and discard the water. My fave coconut milk to use is Aroy-D. Add half a tsp of vanilla extract and use beaters to beat it into fluffy icing. You can use confectioners icing sugar to thicken it if you want, (start with a quarter cup. Just be aware of the extra sugar content you are adding to your dessert. You can easily make powdered sugar by pulsing granulated maple sugar or coconut sugar if you prefer in the food processor until it's a fine powder, but just remember it will change the colour of your icing. Add a bit of food colouring if you’d like to make them fancy. (this is where it makes a difference if you use coconut sugar or confectioners sugar.) Only use coconut icing on cooled desserts as it melts easily.

I hope you enjoy this dessert as much as I did. I’ve even made these for my daughter when she’s requested a treat but I don’t want her to have too much sugar. If you have gestational diabetes, first, don’t be hard on yourself!! Remember you have done nothing wrong to get this diagnosis. Now take your baby belly for a power walk or crank this song up and dance your freakin face off!! This is the awesome song I grooved to while pregnant... Enjoy, and don’t forget to drink lots of water every day!

Here is the link for the song I mention, if you choose to keep it

https://www.google.ca/search?q=rug+rippin&oq=rug+rippin&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2.2878j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I also thought you might want to add a link to this article

https://globalnews.ca/news/4558309/canadian-pregnancy-guidelines-exercise-major-complications/

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Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake  You’re going to FALL in love with this cake recipe - all of the Fall flavors, and only half the sugar! 

Recipe created by Krista R. from Joyful Healthy Eats. See the full recipe at: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/spiced-pear-upside-down-cake/ 

You’ll need:

2 bosc pears, 1/4″ slices Topping: 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend  1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon clove Pinch of salt Cake: 1 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend 3 medium-sized eggs 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup canola oil

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I created this low-glycemic cookie recipe to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Aug 4th). These cookies are good for you and delicious, with minimal added sugar. They come out slightly crispy outside and like pudding inside. No gluten, eggs, or dairy (vegan). The secret ingredient is mashed sweet potato, I used leftovers. 
Chocolate Chip Life Protein Cookies By Suni Ferrer Makes 12 cookies (4 snack servings, 3 cookies per serving) • ¾-1 cup sweet potato, mashed (about 3 small sweet potatoes, steamed then peeled) or 8oz canned puréed sweet potato… for lighter color cookies, can also use white sweet potatoes, sometimes called Asian sweet potato or batata in Spanish. • ½ tsp vanilla extract • 1 Tbsp Shaklee Performance Electrolytes hydration mix (or natural granulated sweetener of choice) • 2 scoops Shaklee Life Energizing Shake Mix in Vanilla (soy or plant/pea) • ½ cup almond meal • 2-3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand are vegan) • 1/8 tsp Himalayan pink salt (or sea salt) • ¼ tsp stevia or to taste (optional) Directions: In a bowl, cream sweet potato, vanilla, and Performance/sugar using a spoon. Mix in remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Mix in chocolate chips last. Scoop 1-2 Tbsp of dough for each cookie and place 2-3 inches apart on nonstick baking sheet (I use silicone or parchment paper). Press down each cookie with a wet fork to desired thickness, they won’t spread out during cooking. Bake at 350 F in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. (Ovens vary so check after 10 minutes and every 5 minutes). Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes on baking sheet to firm up before moving to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy! *Nutrition per serving of 3 cookies: 170 calories, 7g protein, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 10g sugar (includes 6g added sugar), 6g fat.

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How to Choose Healthy Yogurt: Truth About the Hidden Sugar 3 teaspoons of EXTRA sugar?! Did you know the yogurt you pick could be a sugar bomb? 😲 Even if it looks healthy! Let's dive into what’s really in your yogurt. Here's the scoop: Plain yogurt vs. Vanilla yogurt. 🥄 Plain on the left, vanilla on the right. Always check the serving size first! Now, the sugar... Plain yogurt has 7 grams of natural lactose sugar—no added sugars here. 🚫 But vanilla? It packs a whopping 19 grams, with plenty of added sugars listed right on the label. That’s a sugar spike waiting to happen! What does this mean for you? That extra 12 grams in vanilla translates to about 3 teaspoons of sugar. Just imagine—each spoonful is adding more sweetness than you might want. 🥄🥄🥄 Make the Smart Choice: Opt for plain yogurt and jazz it up with fresh or frozen fruit for a healthier twist. 🍓🍇 Your body will thank you for skipping the unnecessary sugar!

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The Pink Bar is back @cerealloves 💯⚡️💞 consuming less sugar can help to regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of experiencing blood sugar spikes and crashes, which can contribute to feelings of hunger and cravings, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating. By incorporating healthier sources of carbohydrates into your diet, such as complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich foods, and low-glycemic index foods, you can help to improve your blood sugar control and maintain steady energy levels throughout the day. #sugarcontrol #healthylifestyle #lesssugar #sweetlife #luxembourgproducer #luxembourgproducts #luxembourgmakeithappen #luxembourgmakers #luxembourgindustry #madeinluxembourg #luxembourgproducer #luxembourgcity #luxembourgproducts #luxembourgproduct (at Cereal Lovers) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq47ErLNI1k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=