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ula adalah zat yang menyebabkan tubuh memproduksi hormon insulin sangat tinggi, yang dikenal sebagai insulin spike. Tubuh memproduksi insulin agar gula dapat segera dimasukkan ke dalam sel tubuh. Ibarat kunci dan gembok, maka insulin adalah kunci yang membuka gembok pintu sel agar gula dapat masuk ke dalam sel tubuh. Apabila tubuh dipaksa terus-menerus menerima gula dalam konsentrasi tinggi, maka fungsi insulin pun menjadi berkurang. Hal ini terjadi karena sel tubuh menjadi tidak atau kurang sensitif terhadap insulin. Akibatnya, kita berisiko menderita kegemukan, diabetes, penyakit jantung koroner, hipertensi, atau stroke. Namun faktanya, sulit rasanya bagi kita untuk tidak mengonsumsi makanan manis. Selalu saja ada keinginan untuk menyantapnya, padahal setelah itu muncul rasa bersalah. Lantas, bagaimana cara mengatasi keinginan itu?
Hindari memulai hari dengan makanan manis Yang satu ini cukup sederhana, gula membuat Anda menginginkan lebih banyak makanan manis. Selain itu juga merangsang nafsu makan Anda sehingga semakin banyak Anda makan gula, semakin Anda akan menginginkannya. Redakan keinginan terhadap makanan manis dengan mencoba mencampur yogurt, gandum, dan kismis, untuk menghasilkan makanan cepat saji. Atau kunyah apel yang diolesi selai kacang. Hindari gula pasir ketika membuat pai atau cake, lebih baik taburi bubuk kurma kering, yang dapat ditemukan di toko makanan sehat atau organik.
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Jangan lewatkan makan Menjaga stabilitas kadar gula darah merupakan langkah pertama untuk mengalahkan keinginan menyantap makanan manis. Jangan biarkan gula darah Anda turun drastis, karena itu akan membuat Anda makin mendambakan makanan atau minuman manis guna mengobati keinginan tersebut. Buat menu makanan lengkap yang menggabungkan 40% karbohidrat (seperti sayuran hijau, salad), 30% protein (ayam, telur, ikan), dan 30% lemak (minyak zaitun, kacangkacangan, selai kacang). Jika Anda mengonsumsi makanan tanpa memasukkan unsur karbohidrat di dalamnya, hal ini justru meningkatkan kadar gula darah. Penggabungan protein dan lemak yang baik akan mempertahankan gula darah dan mencegah keinginan Anda untuk mengonsumsi kudapan manis-manis secara berlebihan.
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Tak perlu menghindari karbohidrat
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Jika asupan karbohidrat ke dalam tubuh rendah, otak terangsang untuk mencari makanan manis yang ada di dalam karbohidrat. Ingat, ada karbohidrat baik dan ada karbohidrat buruk. Karbohidrat yang baik termasuk buah-buahan, sayuran, dan biji-bijian. Sedangkan karbohidrat buruk mencakup semua makanan yang diproses melalui pengawetan. Nikmati makanan seperti ubi, biji-bijian, beragam sayuran hijau, juga salad. Tambahkan sayuran berwarna-warni untuk setiap kali makan dengan lemak sehat tentunya dari kacang-kacangan, minyak zaitun, dan kacang macadamia. Sumber protein yang berkualitas akan memperlambat pelepasan karbohidrat ke dalam aliran darah, dan menjaga kadar gula darah tetap stabil.
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Atasi stres dengan makanan manis? Salah! Mengonsumsi cake, donat, frappuchino, atau makanan dan minuman manis lainnya saat stres, hanya akan memperburuk keadaan. Tubuh Anda bisa ngilu, pencernaan terganggu, dan berat badan malah merambat naik. Temukan cara lain untuk mengatasi stres, seperti mengikuti kelas yoga atau belajar bermeditasi. Atau berjalan-jalan, mendengarkan musik, nonton film, mengambil cuti, atau apa pun yang membuat hati Anda senang.
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NUTRITION Sugar is a pleasure to the palate. But it is often not recognized as a danger for your health, especially if consumed excessively. It is time for you to consume sugar with a correct diet pattern.
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ugar is the substance that causes the body to produce high level of insulin, which is known as insulin spike. The body produces insulin so sugar can be readily absorbed into the body’s cells. Like a lock and its key, insulin is the key that opens the “lock” on the cell door so the sugar can penetrate the cells of the body. If the body is forced to continuously receive high concentrations of sugar, insulin function becomes diminished. This happens because the body’s cells do not or become less sensitive to insulin. As a result, we are at risk of suffering from obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, or stroke. In reality, it is not easy for us not to eat sweets. There is always the desire to eat sweets, followed with a sense of guilt. So, how can we overcome that desire?
Do Not Skip Meals Maintaining the stability of blood sugar level is the first step to overcome the desire to eat sweet foods. Do not let your blood sugar drops dramatically, because it will make you crave for more sweet foods or drinks to treat these urge. Create a complete menu that combines 40% of carbohydrates (such as green vegetables, salad), 30% of protein (chicken, eggs, fish), and 30% of fats (olive oil, nuts, peanut butter). If you eat food without incorporating elements of carbohydrates in it, it would increase blood sugar level. The addition of protein and “good” fats will help maintain blood sugar and prevent your urge to eat sweets excessively.
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No Need to Avoid Carbs Maintaining the stability of blood sugar level is the first step to overcome the desire to eat sweet foods. Do not let your blood sugar drops dramatically, because it will make you crave for more sweet foods or drinks to treat these urge. Create a complete menu that combines 40% of carbohydrates (such as green vegetables, salad), 30% of protein (chicken, eggs, fish), and 30% of fats (olive oil, nuts, peanut butter). If you eat food without incorporating elements of carbohydrates in it, it would increase blood sugar level. The addition of protein and “good” fats will help maintain blood sugar and prevent your urge to eat sweets excessively.
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Avoid Starting the Day with Sweet Snacks This one is actually quite simple. Sugar makes you want more sugar, more sweets. It also stimulates your appetite so the more sugar you eat, the more you will want it. Relieve craving for sweet foods by mixing yogurt, oats, and raisins, to generate a healthy and easy to serve “fast food”. Or chewing an apple spread with peanut butter. Avoid sugar when making a pie or cake. You can substitute sugar by sprinkling the powder of dried dates, which can be found in healthy or organic food stores.
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Managing Stress with Sweets? Don’t! Consuming cake, donuts, frappuccino, or other sweet foods and drinks when stress would only worsen the situation. Your body may ache, your digestion impaired, and even your weight might creeping up.
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Find other ways to deal with stress, such as yoga or meditation. Or take a walk, listen to music, watch movies, take leave, or anything else that makes you happy.
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RE-LAUNCHING RANCH MARKET PONDOK INDAH
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erawal dari sebuah bangunan sederhana, lalu seiring berjalannya waktu, kami perluas ruangannya pun dilengkapi produk yang bermutu. Kini, usia Ranch Market cabang Pondok Indah menjelang 17 tahun. This is a proof of transformation,” demikian Ibu Meshvara Kanjaya selaku tuan rumah jajaran Direktur PT. Supra Boga Lestari menyambut para sahabat sekaligus supplier terpercaya Ranch Market yang menjadi tamu undangan dalam acara Re-Launching Pondok Indah pada 2 Maret 2016 di Lifestyle Studio Ranch Market Pondok Indah. Mengusung tema “New Renovated”, acara berlangsung ceria dan hangat.
Store Tour Sungguh menarik, store tour kali ini dipandu langsung oleh Ibu Meshvara yang didampingi Store Manager Ranch Market Pondok Indah. Beliau pun menunjukan bagian toko yang diperbarui, yaitu penambahan gondola (rak panjang) baru yang tentu saja berisi aneka produk berkualitas. Tentu saja, semua ini dilakukan agar para pengunjung setia semakin nyaman berbelanja di Ranch Market Pondok Indah. Selain produk daging, buah dan sayur pun termasuk dalam list produk unggulan Ranch Maket. Mulai dari sistem penanamannya yang hidroponik sampai jenis dan namanya yang masih terdengar asing di telinga sebagian besar orang. Tapi, justru ini keunikannya.
“Kadang terlihat pelanggan yang wajahnya menunjukan mimik penasaran lalu mendekati display hamparan sayur atau buah. Seakan ia berkata ‘apa ini ya?’ di dalam hatinya. Bagi kami, pemandangan semacam ini menarik dan menyenangkan. Tak jarang ini menjadi penanda bahwa terdapat beberapa produk yang hanya bisa ditemukan di Ranch Market,” jelas Ibu Mesvhara saat para undangan melewati area buah dan sayur. Asyiknya, tamu undangan diperbolehkan menyicipi beberapa produk sayur dan buah yang telah diolah menjadi hidangan salad. Fresh dan lezat, lho!
Afternoon Tea Setelah puas menggali info pada kegiatan store tour, para tamu undangan kembali ke Lifestyle Studio untuk menikmati afternoon tea. Telah hadir di sana tea specialist Ratna Somantri. Seru sekali, sambil menikmati secangkir white tea atau jasmine tea, para tamu undangan berbincang santai seputar manfaat teh langsung bersama pakarnya. Sempat dibahas bahwa teh-teh terbaik yang sering kita nikmati itu berasal dari Indonesia. Bila cara mengonsumsinya tepat, teh itu bermanfaat karena kaya akan kandungan antioksidan dan katekin. Sebaiknya tidak perlu menambahkan gula saat minum teh. Tak hanya itu, lezatnya kudapan cantik ala Chef Aboed turut menemani kebersamaan siang itu. Mini sandwich, cup cake, dan scone berhasil memanjakan lidah semua yang hadir, membuat suasana menjadi kian akrab.
tarting from a simple building, over time we expanded the room, equipped them with qualified products. Now, Pondok Indah Ranch Market branch is approaching its 17th years. This is a proof of transformation,” said Mrs. Meshvara Kanjaya as the host of Board of Directors of PT. Supra Boga Lestari, welcoming partners and trusted Ranch Market suppliers as invited guest in the Re-Launching of Ranch Market Pondok Indah on March 2, 2016 in Lifestyle Studio Ranch Market Pondok Indah. With the theme “New Renovated”, the event was a cheerful and warm one.
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what makes Ranch Market unique. “Sometimes there were customers whose face showed the expression of curiosity and then approached the overlay display of vegetables or fruit as if to say “what is this?” in their hearts. For us, this kind of sights is interesting and fun. Quite often this is a marker that there are some products that can only be found at the Ranch Market,” said Mrs. Mesvhara when the guests passed through the area of fruit and vegetables. The invited guests are allowed to have a taste of some of fruit and vegetable products that have been processed into a fresh and delicious salad. So much fun!
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Afternoon Tea
Mrs. Meshvara gave an interesting guided store tour, accompanied by Store Manager of Ranch Market Pondok Indah. She also showed an updated store section, namely the addition of gondolas (long shelves) which contain a variety of qualified products. Of course, all of these were done to provide the loyal visitors a comfortable shopping experience at Ranch Market Pondok Indah. In addition to meat products, fruits and vegetables are also included in the list of featured products at Ranch Market. The hydroponic planting system, the type and the name are still unfamiliar to most people, but this is exactly
Once the guests were satisfied with information gained during the store tour, the guests returned to the Lifestyle Studio to enjoy afternoon tea. There, the tea specialist Ratna Somantri has been waiting. While enjoying a cup of white tea or jasmine tea, the guests were talking casually about the benefits of tea directly with the experts. One of the topic discussed was that the best teas that we often came from Indonesia. When you consume tea the right way, tea is beneficial because it is rich in antioxidant content and catechin. It is recommended that you do not add sugar when drinking tea.
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EVENT Healthy, delicious, and fresh! Kiwi has rich content of vitamin C and antioxidant, beneficial for your health.
Kiwi FOR ALL Sehat, lezat, dan fresh! Juga bermanfaat sebagai nutrisi bagi tubuh karena kaya vitamin C dan antioksidan.
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agi para konsumen Ranch Market, terutama para pelanggan yang kebetulan akan berbelanja buah-buahan di Ranch Market Pondok Indah 23 Januari 2016 lalu, waktunya tepat sekali. Pagi itu Ranch Market kembali melangsungkan “Hari Pembukaan Kiwi Oscar” sebagai tanda awal musim panen buah Kiwi Oscar asal Perancis.
BERKREASI DENGAN KIWI Acara dihadiri oleh Manager Marketing dan Komunikasi Oscar Kiwifruit Perancis, Mr. Olivier Pouiles dan Ibu Meshvara Kanjaya selaku Deputy CEO PT Supra Boga Lestari. Setelah memberikan kata sambutan singkat, dengan ramah mereka menghampiri dan menyapa para pelanggan yang berlalu-lalang melihat hamparan buah Kiwi Oscar yang begitu menggiurkan. “Enak, ya,” ujar salah satu pelanggan setelah mencicipi potongan buah yang kaya akan vitamin C dan antioksidan ini. Dimakan langsung buah Kiwi memang enak dan segar, namun buah Kiwi juga dapat diolah menjadi sajian yang cantik menarik. Tak heran, para pengunjung dan tamu undangan pun tak sabar dengan kegiatan cooking demo. Setelah menyiapkan peralatan dan bahan, langsung saja Chef Widya mempraktikan resep yang pertama, yaitu Kiwi Parfaits. Kemudian berlanjut pada resep kedua yang tak kalah akan memanjakan lidah yaitu Kiwi Meatloaf. Dalam acara yang asyik ini, tak ketinggalan Managing Director Morefresh Phillip Morey pun bergabung dengan Chef Widya untuk membantunya menyiapkan hidangan. Ini tentunya menjadi momen menarik bagi para tamu undangan dan siapapun yang hadir di sana. Usai menyantap sajian cooking demo, beberapa pengunjung pun memanfaatkan kesempatan berbincang santai dengan Chef Widya untuk mendapatkan tips bermanfaat seputar penyajian buah Kiwi. Asyiknya khusus di acara hari itu, para pelanggan bisa membawa pulang sebuah tas belanja gratis dari Ranch Market setelah pembelian 2 kg buah Kiwi Oscar. Hadiah yang tepat karena tak lama lagi kantung plastik keresek akan menjadi berbayar.
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or Ranch Market’s loyal consumers, especially those who happen to be shopping for fruits in Pondok Indah Ranch Market January 23, 2016, it was the best time. That morning Ranch Market was having “Opening Day of Kiwi Oscar” as a sign of the beginning of the harvesting season of kiwi Oscar from French.
CREATIVE WITH KIWI The event was attended by the Manager of Marketing and Communications Oscar Kiwifruti France, Mr. Olivier Pouiles and Mrs. Meshvara Kanjaya as the Deputy CEO of PT Supra Boga Lestari. After giving a brief opening speech, both of them warmly welcomed the customers by greeting customers passing by the vast crate of tempting Oscar kiwifruit. “Yes, it’s delicious”, one customer said after tasting a piece of fruit, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Kiwi fruit is best eaten immediately to maintain its deliciousness and freshness. But it can also be processed into fresh and mouthwatering dishes. Not surprisingly, the visitors and invited guests were impatiently waiting the cooking demo activities. After setting up the equipment and materials, Chef Widya proceeds directly to make Kiwi Parfaits followed by the second recipe, the equally pleasing Kiwi Meatloaf. In this fun event, Managing Director of Morefresh Phillip Morey also joined Chef Widya to help prepare meals. It made an interesting moment for the invited guests and anyone who were present there. After eating the dish cooked in the cooking demo, some visitors also took the opportunity to talk leisurely with Chef Widya to get helpful tips about the presentation of kiwifruit. The event was made more special because that day the customers can bring home a free shopping bag of Ranch Market for every purchase of 2 kilos of Oscar kiwi. An appropriate gift because plastic bags are now will not be given for free.
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