Vegan Gummies Recipe (Zero-Added Sugar!)

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Steps:

1. Prepare all of your cooking tools (clean mould, syringe, cooling bowl) before you start.
2. Prepare the smoothie cubes and ½ cup of water (using a blender or by letting the cubes melt with the water in a mason jar and shake vigorously).
3. Transfer the smoothie to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil gently for 2 minutes, whisking every so often.
4. Mix the agar-agar powder with cold water and add the mixture to the pan. Bring everything to a boil and boil gently for 3 minutes, whisking regularly (so that the mixture does not stick to the bottom).
5. Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl and let cool for about 4-5 minutes, stirring with the spatula if necessary.
6. Using the syringe, fill the empty Evive wheel or a silicone mould.
7. Leave to cool for fifteen minutes at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge. Wait at least 20 minutes before removing the jujubes from the mould. And there you have it!

These vegan candies are so yummy and easy to make. I love how vibrant their colours turned out, and you can easily customize the taste based on your favourite Evive Smoothie flavour. If you’re looking for a boost of protein in your diet, choose one of our extra-protein flavours! It’s important to note that these candies have more of a gummy-like texture.

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The 3 Different Types of Sugar

We’ve chosen to define the different types of sugar by placing them into 3 categories: Refined Sugar, Natural Sweeteners, and Natural Sugar.

Refined Sugar

To simply put it, refined sugar is the sugar that has been processed in some form or another, versus the natural sugar that’s found in fruits. It includes the most basic type of sugar that all comes to our minds – table sugar (or sucrose), as well as powdered sugars or syrups. More examples of refined sugar include high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, cane juice, rice syrup, molasses, caramel, and glucose, maltose, or dextrose (most ingredients ending in “ose”).

How it affects your body:

Since your body digests refined sugar quickly, insulin and blood sugar levels will skyrocket. When the blood sugar level is too high, your body sends an alert to quickly lower it. This is why you often feel a wave of energy before feeling very tired again. A surplus of sugar in our blood is, therefore, stored in our cells to be used for energy during physical activity or converted to fat.

Natural Sweeteners

Natural sweeteners are a little tricky since many people don’t consider them as “added sugars” because they are derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, and plants. However, since they had to be refined in order to be used as a sweetener in products, it’s still important to take note. Examples of natural sweeteners include raw cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, and molasses.

How it affects your body:

Since these natural sweeteners had to go through a refining process, they are similar to refined sugar. You can get a few vitamins and minerals from it, but it’s still considered a free sugar.

Natural Sugar

Now that we’ve defined refined sugar and natural sweeteners, it’s probably easy to imagine what constitutes natural sugar. Natural sugar is simply the sugar found in whole fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains.

How it affects your body:

Out of all the types of sugar, consuming natural sources of sugar is preferred due to how your body digests it. For example, the fibre found in fruit slows down our metabolism which makes you feel more full! Refined carbohydrates, like those found in whole grains or potatoes, are better for you than concentrated juices or pastries. When you mix sugar with fibre, healthy fats, or protein, you’re actually slowing down the absorption of sugar in your blood. This means you won’t experience sugar spikes that could lead to chronic health issues.

Our ultimate goal is to nourish our body with all the nutrients it needs. We need healthy carbohydrates (sugar) and fat for energy, as well as all the vitamins and minerals from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to fuel our bodies. Here at Evive, we always make sure each flavour contains the best nutrients possible through the quality of our ingredients. I’m so proud to offer you products that are all Certified Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan, with plant-based protein and no sugar added! Therefore, the sugar found in our smoothies is natural sugar, since it’s from organic fruits and vegetables.

L’article Here’s How the Different Types of Sugar Affect Your Body est apparu en premier sur Evive Blog.