How to choose a treat without exploding the scale? The specialist in nutrition, Jean-Michel Cohen, shared his opinion on the subject, and against all odds, some candies are doing well.
On his Instagram account, Jean-Michel Cohen launched the subject without detours. “”What candies to choose without exploding your health? I tell you everything! “, He announces in his publication, before inviting his subscribers to discover an explanatory video. The nutritionist, known for his positions without a tongue of wood, sifts through the composition of several popular confectionery. And without falling into alarmist or guilty discourse, he recalls that not all candies are created equal.
He begins by lingering on his favorite sweets. “I look at the gelled, previously it has always been my favorites the gelified”he confides from the outset. The critical eye, he dissects the list of ingredients: “Glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, dextrose, it is a sugar, concentrated fruit juice, apple, strawberry, raspberry, orange, lemon, pretty good. There are no additives either, frankly interesting.” A rather positive observation for a product that often drags a bad reputation. This detail is not trivial: the presence of artificial additives is generally one of the black dots of industrial products. Here, their absence gives a first good point to the observed candies.
Another element underlined by Doctor Cohen: the coating agent used, namely beeswax. “”No, rather funny, it’s original “, he smiles. Behind this remark, one observation: preferring products to simple and natural compositions is always a good idea when you want to limit the impact on weight and health. Even if, as it reminds us, it is not a question of making it its food base. The real surprise then comes with the analysis of the calories. According to him, these candies display an energy value of 343 calories per 100 grams. “So there is still a bonus of almost 15% in terms of sugar”he explains, stressing that despite this significant calorie burden, some candies are doing much worse.
In terms of comparison, the specialist is clear: “I did not say that it was necessary to eat it, I say that it is more interesting than, for example, carambars, and a little more interesting than Tagada strawberries.” The message is precise: if the desire for sweets becomes too strong, as much to opt for the least bad option, that is to say gelified candies, according to the expert.
Less processed, without additives and less calorie than other stars of the department, they appear as a “less worse” alternative for those who pay attention to their line. So, there is no question of abusing it, but if a small gap is invited, as much as it is a little more thoughtful.
