Many people have a strong desire to shed some weight and get back to a healthy lifestyle. But they are unable to give up their temptations for their favorite food items. This is especially true in case of desserts. People find it hard to give them up. But you do not have to. Because there are some healthier dessert options available.
Know from some diet experts on which desserts to have without feeling guilt, fear or shame over it when you are on a weight loss program.
Healthier dessert options
Frozen grapes
These can form sweet, delicious and healthy dessert. They are an excellent and one of the healthier dessert options. The grapes have lesser calories. One cup of grapes gives 62 calories. This amount has 0.6 g of protein, 0.3 g fats and 16 g of carbs. They possess antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. They overcome age related issues including that of the skin. Both red and green grapes are good for health.
Frozen grapes (Source: Gathering dreams)
You have to wash the grapes thoroughly well under running water, put them into a container and freeze them overnight. And they are ready for consumption the next day. Certified nutritionist Marisa Moore says:
“When I want to crush a sweet craving with something healthy, I go for frozen grapes,”
“I keep a stash in the freezer. They are a sweet treat and [a] natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols. Since they are frozen it takes longer to eat them, which may help my sweet tooth pass. I probably have them a couple [of] times a week and will occasionally coat them in vanilla Greek yogurt for a cool and creamy treat, or blend them for a bit of sorbet effect. Three-quarters of a cup of grapes has just 90 calories.”
Parfaits
These are delicious, healthy and will not come in the way of your weight loss program. These contain yoghurt with granola, nuts and fruits. Registered dietitian Laura Ali explains:
“Calcium triggers our heart muscle to contract, pumping blood through our body,”
“Research has shown that people that eat 5 or more servings of yogurt a week have a significantly reduced risk of high blood pressure than those who ate it less than once a month.”
Almond topping is good. Joanna Wen working with Spices and Greens opines:
“Almonds are rich in healthy fats and proteins that promote good metabolism.”
Parfait (Source: Simply home cooked)
Blueberries with antioxidants and collagen are also a good topping option. Dietitian and health writer Johna Burdeos states:
“Berries are low in calories at about 32 to 57 calories for a 100-gram serving (depending on the berry), making them a good low-calorie food to add to the diet especially if you’re trying to lose weight,”
Dana Ellis Hunnes from UCLA medical center suggests adding the high fiber bananas:
“Less-ripe bananas can also be a good choice because of their resistant starch, and when they’re greener their carbs take longer to digest and [absorb],”
“They’re good for the microbiome (bacteria in the GI tract). That can help with weight loss and overall calorie intake.”
This contains no eggs or dairy. It has vegan butter that is free of saturated fats but high in heart friendly monounsaturated fats. Megan Roosevelt, dietitian says:
“My go-to dessert is a homemade chocolate chip cookie, which I love because it reminds me of simpler times when my mom would have cookies waiting for me after school. Plus they just taste delicious! I make a batch of these cookies about once a month,”
Vegan chocolate chips cookies (Source: Snixy kitchen)
“While cookies, in general, are not a health food, our recipe includes real, whole ingredients that we feel good about, as well as dark chocolate chips for a boost of antioxidants.”
Vegan chocolate chips cookies (Source: Snixy kitchen)