Courtesy of one of my favorite food blogs, Ceramic Canvas
With all of the commentary about the French paradox –how they stay slim and fit while indulging fatty, traditional fare – what makes me laugh the most is the preposterous idea that Nutella somehow fits into a healthy, balanced breakfast. Commercials maintain that it is an excellent source of energy, what all kids (or adults, for that matter) need to start their day off right.
It should be said that Nutella’s first ingredient is sugar (all 11 grams in a 19 gram serving), so is there any doubt it will provide a burst of energy? Simple sugars are known to have this short term jolting effect, only to drop your blood sugar and subsequently your endurance and energy. Regardless of whether several scoops of Nutella are paired with a glass of milk, it by no means constitutes a healthy breakfast as claimed in the advertisements, especially given that the second ingredient after sugar is palm oil which is high in palmitic acid (linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease). Where are all the hazelnuts they claim are so plentiful in every jar? Third on the list. Still, peanut-butter’s rival is a…
