Tempted???
It’s the darn Halloween candy! It’s everywhere…at work, the doctor’s office, and the stash at home.
Those cute little candy bars don’t really count do they? After all—they’re so small—and you only ate a few right? Or maybe you conveniently lost count…?
A few little ones turn into a big one pretty quickly and they’re loaded with junk like corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors and LOTS of sugar--sugar that will cause a sharp spike in blood sugar followed by a blood sugar crash…and an undeniable craving for more sugar. I’ll bet you’ve been there more times than you can count.
Eating sugar and processed carbs can lead you down a path of craving more and more sugar and feeling out of control. It’s not just psychological--it’s physiological too. When blood sugar is low the brain demands more because it needs sugar (glucose) to survive. Have you ever noticed you can’t think clearly and all you CAN think about is eating when your blood sugar is low? You know the symptoms…low energy, foggy thinking, headache, irritability, etc.
It’s not much fun. But eating something yummy IS fun. So what if you could eat something chocolate, sweet, delicious, and satisfying and still feel great? When you eat treats made with good fats and protein that are low in sugar your blood sugar stays stable AND you satisfy your sweet tooth and don’t feel deprived!
I just made these Paleo Brownies today and they’re scrumptious and super easy to make. Bake a batch of these and it’ll be much easier to walk away from the Halloween candy. Your kids will love them too!
