For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.
Despite being calorie-dense and high in fat, peanut butter may actually help you control your weight. Peanut butter is a source of protein, vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and copper -- making it a healthy addition to your diet. When eaten in moderation, peanut butter will not make you fat.
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Melted chocolate serves as an irresistible dip for strawberries, sugar cookies, marshmallows and chunks of pound cake, or as a topping for ice cream. But if the chocolate hardens, you can no longer dip into it or pour it -- and the magic is lost.
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Cookies are a microcosm of cooking chemistry and a few fixes can turn them into the puffed, mounds of goodness you crave. Chocolate chip cookies that have a high butter content and too much liquid tend to spread as they bake.
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Hemp seeds resemble sesame seeds in appearance but have a nuttier flavor and a higher omega-3 fatty acid content. The seeds, when combined with other plant proteins, offer vegetarians and non-vegetarians a high-quality protein source to support good health.
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When you're sticking to a strict low-carb plan, you can't afford to waste carbohydrate grams on sweets and fruit. No-carb desserts aren't easy to find, as even low-carb cheesecake and cookies contain ingredients with carbs, such as honey, sugar, fruit or dairy.
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Plain air-popped popcorn is a healthy, low-calorie snack. Most commercial varieties include added salt, butter and oil, making this into a snacking donβt. Before reaching for your next popcorn snack, consider the dietary implications of the type you choose.
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