But all is not lost, it seems. There are still some good, old sweet foods that will not make our cholesterol level shot up or take us on a mile-long guilt trip.
On the contrary, they are great substitutes for harmful foods and contribute to good health. These foods include marshmallows, marmalade, chocolates and even ice-cream! And the best part is that by replacing fatty and extremely sugary foods with these, we can still manage to satisfy our sweet tooth.
Marshmallows and pastilles
Heath-wise, it is better to eat marshmallows than creamy cakes as they contain significantly less calories. This delicacy is beneficial for our muscles, strong immunity and even brain. It is also great for our hair, nails and blood vessels. The best time to eat this treat is in the afternoon, when glucose level in the blood takes a dip.
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Marmalade
Marmalade contains pectin, agar or gelatin. The first is extracted from apples, watermelons, citrus rinds, sunflower baskets and sugar beets. The second is derived from brown and red algae (seaweed), and the third is an animal protein. Far more useful than sugar, marmalade reduces cholesterol in the blood, normalizes the work of alimentary canal and removes toxins.
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Muesli
Muesli breakfast is deservingly called a beauty breakfast. It reduces cholesterol level in the blood and helps to maintain the balanced function of the nervous system.
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Ice cream
It is very easy to blame ice cream for its high caloric content but it’s not as bad as that. Ice cream contains 30 minerals, 20 vitamins, many useful enzymes and about 20 protein amino acids. Moreover, it has been scientifically proven that ice cream lifts our mood, leaving us with a sense of joy and satisfaction.
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Honey
By its caloric value honey is similar to sugar; however it contains more vitamins and minerals as compared to its white competitor. Among its numerous healing properties honey helps our body to cope with cold.
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Chocolate
Chocolate is the best antioxidant. Have you ever noticed that when we feel low, we crave for a piece of chocolate? Scientists have noted this as well and proved that chocolate stimulates brain activity. Besides, thanks to its polifenolam component. Chocolate protects blood vessels from devastating impacts of free radicals.
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Halva
The word halva is Arabic for sweet. It contains a good amount of proteins and fibre, minerals and oils. Even though halva is a high-caloric product, it does help in rejuvenating and improving functions of the digestive and nervous systems. Depending on their ingredients various halvas are rich in protein, sodium, iron, copper and magnesium. Indulging ourselves in our favorite sweet helps improve the bluest of our moods; but we should know the right time to say “enough” and brush our teeth immediately after eating anything sweet.
