Obesity - Diet - Healthy Dessert
Low-Calorie Healthy Dessert Ideas
Giving up on sweet treats can make your weight loss journey a grumpy one. Here are Desserts you can still have while on diet.
Overview
Desserts are often amongst the first ones to be ruled out when you start dieting, making the decision to diet tougher than it actually is. Giving up on sweet treats can make your weight loss journey a grumpy one. But what if we were to tell you that you can still have your share of indulgence while sticking to your diet?
Why our body craves sugar especially when we diet?
Dieting doesn’t mean that you have to cut out your favourite foods completely. You can still have desserts but in a balanced way with your meals. While restricting your carbohydrate and fat intake on a diet, you may often crave sugar as your body needs energy and it may not be getting enough. To fill this energy deficit, you may have a small portion of your favourite dessert. For instance, chopped fruits with hung curd or yogurt, tastes great when served chilled.
Why should we cut down on refined sugar?
All healthy foods provide essential nutrients and carry out important functions in the body. On the other hand, sugar is a source of empty calories with no nutritional value. Since it has no function to perform in your body, it gets accumulated in the fat cells and leads to weight gain. Sudden sugar spikes can also increase your blood sugar levels which can have a negative impact on your health. However, if consumed in moderation, sugar may not be as harmful. Replace refined sugar with healthy substitutes like natural sugars found in fruits, jaggery, dates or honey. Sugar alternatives like castor sugar or coconut sugar are also good options. Know how honey and jaggery are healthier options than refined sugar here.
Healthier dessert options
Here are some great tips that you must keep in mind while adding desserts to your diet and making sure you reach your goals effectively.
- You can have cakes without cream or frosting. A slice of plain, sponge cake or a fruity tea cake should do.
- Load up on fruits and its natural sugars to fight your sweet cravings. Any sort of a fruit crumble is a good option.
- You can also try mixing granola with fruits and honey to make a healthy dessert.
- Use frozen sugar-free yogurt or skimmed milk to prepare desserts if you want to experiment with something new.
- Ice lollies instead of ice-cream can prove to be a good choice. Watermelon, lychee or oranges, use any natural and seasonal fruit juice to make these popsicles.
- If you’re craving for something desi, switch to Rasgulla instead of Gulab Jamun as the latter is deep fried. Similarly, pick lighter mithais that are made with nuts or may be a piece of Sandesh.
