There jam is part of the breakfast coveted by the French. However, it is not a good choice for health. Indeed, the sugar is very concentrated there. The problem: eating sugar in the morning will make you want sugar all day long!
By raising your blood sugarsugary breakfasts increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
“ The first thing to look at when buying jam is the ratio of fruit to the sugar ratio. The fruit level should appear first, not the sugar level. The ingredient that appears first is always the one that is present in the greatest quantity », explains the Dr Jean-Michel Cohen, nutritionist and author of his new book The buying guide to eating well (ed. First) through which 700 everyday products are deciphered.
In fact, jam manufacturers are required to include between 35 and 65% of the fruit. Between a jam with 35% fruit and one with 65%, the impact on health is not at all the same.
The doctor also warns against glucose-fructose syrup likely to be present in the jam. It is a sweet liquid composed of glucose and fructose. “ It is linked to the rise in obesity since it metabolizes into fat. It may be conducive to fatty liver disease », adds Dr. Cohen.
4 jams you can buy without risk
Dr. Cohen recommends four references of jams to favor if you want to focus on a product more rich in fruit and limited in sugar.
INTENSE APRICOT – LESS SWEET JAM BONNE MAMAN® : “ Also valid for other fruits in this range. A new range less sweet and richer in fruit, while maintaining a simple recipe, we adopt! “, shares Dr. Cohen. Ingredients: apricots, sugar, concentrated lemon juice, gelling agent: fruit pectins.
BLUEBERRY JAM -30% ANDROS® SUGARS : “ Also valid for other fruits in this range. A reduction in sugar without adding sweeteners or additives. It’s perfect, especially since the price per kilo remains affordable. “. Ingredients: blueberries, sugar, gelling agent: fruit pectin.
ORGANIC STRAWBERRY LUCIEN GEORGELIN® : A very simple recipe that introduces apple and remains perfectly composed. Ingredients: strawberries 45%, sugar, apples 13%*, gelling agent: pectins, concentrated lemon juice.
ORGANIC GARDEN BITTER ORANGE JAM : “ This product stands out. The orange is often offered in marmalade with less fruit (30% compared to 50% here) and more sugar (up to 67%). We highlight this effort! » Ingredients: bitter oranges 50%, cane sugar, water, gelling agent: pectins.
Thanks to Dr Jean-Michel Cohen, nutritionist doctor and author of the book The buying guide to eating well (ed. First)
