For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.
Custard and ice cream are creamy sweet treats that contain a number of nutrients but are also high in fat and sugar. If a serving of custard or ice cream is your idea of a tasty dessert, you may want to learn more about how they compare nutritionally.
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Many desserts, such as brownies, cookies, cake and ice cream, contain saturated fat, sugar and other refined carbs. Too much of any of these in your diet can cause your cholesterol and triglycerides to increase, and both of those can raise your risk of heart disease.
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Donuts and pastries are common foods served at business meetings, but they are high in fat and sugar and lack any substantial nutrition. If you and your colleagues attend regular meetings, providing healthier fare will help you avoid consuming empty calories and will also increase your intake of vitamins and minerals.
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Potato chips are a salty and crunchy snack that are quite popular. Eating potato chips occasionally is unlikely to negatively impact your overall health, but consuming this snack regularly can lead to your consuming too many unhealthy ingredients and not enough vitamins and minerals.
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Many children ask for a snack right before bed, particularly if they eat dinner early in the evening and several hours have passed before bedtime. Late-night snacks can have a place in your child's healthy diet as long as they are figured into his daily caloric intake so he is not eating more than he needs.
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