8 healthy substitutes for sweets that do not harm your health and figure

We all love sweets: some more, and some less. But one way or another, purchased sweets, cakes and pastries sometimes appear on our table. It's no secret that in such products, in addition to a large amount of sugar, trans fats, harmful dyes, emulsifiers and other additives are also present. They do not bring any health benefits, only temporary joy…

But what if you want to eat delicious and not "stuff" yourself with different chemistry? The answer is simple: to abandon store-bought sweets in favor of their useful alternatives.

Dried fruits are a great sweet snack, which, moreover, is good for health. Dried berries and fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber and acids, which should be present in the human diet every day.

The most useful dried fruits are dried apricots, raisins, prunes and dates. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account their individual characteristics: for example, raisins and prunes have a laxative effect, and dried apricots are useful for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. And, of course, do not forget that candied fruits have nothing to do with dried fruits.

Honey, in general, is a unique product! Firstly, it contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and macro-, microelements. Secondly, despite its sweetness, it is absorbed much easier than sugar and does not harm tooth enamel in any way. Honey can be consumed by diabetics and people who adhere to a strict diet (of course, within reason).

And it is also said that honey can be stored almost forever! Therefore, buying yourself a jar of honey, you can be sure that this yummy is with you for a long time, unlike a cake that will be eaten in one evening.

Many people prefer sweet milk chocolate, but it is better to exclude it from their diet. Instead, pay attention to bitter dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 75% or higher. This chocolate is rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and many other useful substances. Eating it is not only not harmful, but also useful!

However, keep in mind that the daily intake of bitter chocolate is about 30 grams — this is 1/3 of a tile. This is enough to enjoy a cup of delicious coffee, but at the same time not to provoke the deposition of extra grams on barrels.

They say that if you eat nuts every day, then after a month you can notice positive changes in the body. And there is an explanation for this. All nuts have a lot of useful properties and are storehouses of vitamins and minerals. For example, pecans and pistachios are rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, so they can be safely classified as anti-age products.

Almonds help to cleanse the body, and hazelnuts prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood. Cashews, beloved by many, contain unsaturated Omega 3-6-9 fatty acids, which are needed to maintain the functioning of the nervous system. In a word, each nut is good in its own way, so you can try them all! The main thing is to observe the daily calorie allowance, and eat from 30 to 60 grams of nuts, a maximum of 100.

Natural marmalade is made from berries and fruits, and they, in turn, contain a lot of useful substances. In addition, marmalade contains inulin and pectin, which help to cleanse the body of radionuclides, heavy metals, toxins and toxins.

But it is important to choose natural marmalade without any extraneous additives. And you can also try to cook it yourself using the juice of your favorite fruits and agar-agar.

If the soul requires something sweet, but not too high in calories, pay attention to marshmallows and marshmallows. Marshmallows usually contain water, sugar, gelatin and citric acid. The basis of the pastille is fruit puree, sugar and flour. At the same time, you can easily find marshmallows and marshmallows on store shelves, in which stevia, fructose or honey is used instead of sugar.

Such sweets will satisfy the taste needs and will not cause any harm to health and figure. Again, remember that everything should be in moderation: the norm of marshmallows per day is 1-3 pieces, pastilles — 50-100 grams.

Raw desserts are a relatively new phenomenon in the world of proper nutrition, however, it is already in demand. What is such a dessert? The word RAW itself means "raw", so all the components of the dessert are unprocessed products: fruits, berries, carob, seeds, oil, etc.

Unlike store-bought desserts, which are prepared at high temperature, Raw desserts retain all the useful properties of individual components. They taste sweet, but without sugar; like cakes, but without eggs and flour; they are stored for a long time, but they do not contain preservatives. In a word, the product is worthy of your attention!

Another category of healthy sweets, especially if you cook them yourself. This way you can control the sugar content or not add it at all, using honey instead.

If you buy jam or jam in the store, pay attention to their composition and ... color! Too bright, unnatural, atypical color of berries or fruits indicates that dyes were used in their manufacture. Fruit purees are best taken for children, since they contain a minimum of sugar or not at all.