It's sad but true: dessert is bad for us. Never mind that it has tons of sugar, the saturated and trans fats that are used in the tastiest recipes will wreak all sorts of havoc on our bodies. But what's a sweet tooth like myself to do? Don't fret -- there is hope. You don't need to completely abolish sweets from your diet to live your healthiest, according to this article. What you do need to do is make healthy choices and consume stuff in moderation. In particular, stay away from cakes and that you haven't made yourself because they'll likely be full of refined sugars and flours, not to mention harmful fats. Instead, make healthy desserts at home (the article has some recipes) or opt for some fruit or dark chocolate.
What's your favourite healthy dessert? Or what do you miss the most?
1. Berries, dried fruits, yogurt sweetened with stevia and/or honey, and herbal teas are nice ways to get a little sweetness. And limiting carbs will help reduce cravings across the board. Also, don't rely on artificial sweeteners such as those in diet soda. There's good evidence to suggest that you'll actually wind up fatter (these artificial chemical sweeteners mess up your brain chemistry). Here's a great blog post on the different types of carbs and the health of natural sweets like fruit: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/are-there-any-good-carbs/
Posted at 4:10PM on May 18th 2007 by Sara