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IMO (being a T2 Diabetic who knows Sugars / Carbs better then one's worst enemy), I would recommend that if your
body's pancreas is "normal" (re: can process sugars / carbs / starchs like majority of normal
body folks), then don't worry about when one eats a small amount of sweets. The
body will auto-adjust and compensate. And, life moves forward. Especially since you only use "cheat treats" (sort of speaking) as a reward and NOT an every day routine event.
If you want to "burn off" sugar intake as efficiently as possible (like many T2 Diabetics), may I suggest:
- Eat small amount of sugar / carbs - like licking the brownie pan (like I did in my younger days). Yum - yum.
- Wait 10-15 minutes - for one's stomach / digestive system to start working.
- Do intense exercise for 30 minutes. If not used to exercise (like 4 mile jogs), then do moderate exercise for 45 minutes. Like "speed walk" around 2 city blocks.
- Perform 10-15 minutes of "cool down" stretches and continue your normal day.
Remember that sugar (like brownies) are high GI (re: fast release fuel) foods. Thus, it's best to exercise soon after eating them. As a general statement, Whole Wheat foods or veggies is on the lower GI scale (slower release
energy foods). Thus, if one eats these specific foods, they can wait 1 hour before exercising. And, do "slower" movement
exercises - like normal paced walk around the block or normal paced peddle bike ride. For high GI release foods, use "exercise blasting" to burn away their immediate fuel release.
Again, if your
body has normal BG (Blood Glucose) levels after eating the odd sweets and your
body already has a good "health fit / health stance", then simply have the odd sweet treats and continue to apply your normal daily routine. One of those "if it ain't broke - don't try to fix it" things in life...
Hope this helps...
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