Miracle Muffins and their Health Benefits
Muffins normally look like cup cakes with a cylindrical base and cone shape top but are less sweet and lack glazing. Miracle muffins are the ones which contain high protein and high fiber; are less glycemic and have low calorie ingredients. Important ingredients in the miracle muffins include wheat gluten, soy protein, psylium husks, soy lecithin, natural flavors, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, flax seeds, oat bran and spices. Muffins are sweetened using sucralose or splenda brand or xylitol or natural sweetner. They have no salt, sugar, transfats, colors and preservatives that they are healthier. Some of the health benefits offered by miracle muffins are given below:
The insoluble fiber content of the miracle muffins creates a fullness feeling that a person less likely over eats or snacks. Since, satiety is an important component for managing weight, miracle muffins result in effective weight management. The insoluble fiber also helps in relieving constipation as it offers the necessary bulk. It also aids in diabetes type 1 management as the wheat bran (insoluble fiber) helps in lowering the insulin needs in diabetic (type 1) pregnant women.
Oat bran in the miracle muffins is the soluble fiber which helps in controlling cholesterol and also helps in managing diabetes type 2 as the blood sugar is stabilized.
Dietary fiber prevents hypertension and lowers the risk of diabetes and coronary heart diseases in a person. Since the miracle muffin’s calorie content is less than hundred with seven grams of fiber and three grams of fat, they make an ideal diet option.
Miracle muffins are fun and easy to bake that it could be done at home itself. It should be kept in mind that not all muffins are miracle muffins unless they are made from healthy ingredients with the right kind of mix without any preservatives, colors, salt and sugar.