Low-Carb
The fad diet of the low carb craze can come and go; however, reducing your sugars and simple carbohydrates is a healthy idea no matter who you talk to.
Many people desire to reduce the intake of carbohydrates in their daily diet to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, obesity and other life threatening diseases. However, many in the population have severe food allergies to wheat / gluten or soy which are the primary ingredients in the current lower carbohydrate recipes being applied.
Almonds combined with alternative sweeteners that are low on the glycemic index making them an ideal treat for the diabetic. Even with “healthy sugars”, when sugar mixes with grain carbohydrates it produces a very high blood sugar or “glycemic” level in our blood stream. For those who prefer no artificial sweeteners we offer our organic sugar line that still offers a lower glycemic level.
When compared to their traditional counter part, Almond Glory products will contain half the carbohydrate or less.
Almond Glory products offer a healthier alternative to grains for the carb conscious person who wants to retain great taste while monitoring their carb intake.
We need to tone down our taste buds to taste the flavors behind the sugar.
Did you know:
In 1828 the average American ate 12 lbs of sugar a year…in 1999 the average American ate 158 lbs of sugar a year of refined sugar and corn syrup.
Not all carbohydrates are equal. Carbohydrates are broken down by your body into either sugar or fiber. The sugar is the energy, the fiber passes through you.
Most vegetables are carbohydrates that are high in fiber and most are low in sugar.
Fruits are carbohydrates. Berries have the lowest sugar count.
Breads are mostly sugar to your body.
Protein is slow burning energy that stays with your body the longest and helps to build muscle and is essential for your body to function.
Fat is energy that gets stored.
Carbohydrate (sugar) is immediate energy that gets stored as fat if not used right away.
When a “healthy sugar” is eaten with a protein or a fat (such as the almond) it slows down the body’s ability to process the sugar in the blood stream. This is called a “low glycemic food”.
Dieticians counsel diabetics to always eat their carbs (sugars) with a protein or a fat. Each person's body metabolizes the sugars at different rates. Almond Glory's primary ingredient is almond meal (protein and good fat) minimizing the effect of the sugar.
Healthy foods are found on the perimeter of the store, junk food is in the center of the store.
Net Effective Carbs Equation
Total carbs
- Fiber
minus
- Sugar alcohols
= Net effective Carbs (carbs that effect your blood sugar)