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It's common for children to list dessert as their favorite meal of the day. But while childhood obesity rates continue climb, parents may think they need to eliminate dessert altogether. But you can provide your family with healthy choices that will keep dessert at the top of your child's list.
Healthy Cobblers: For a quick and healthy cobbler, throw a handful of granola on top of light canned peaches. The light syrup will give the granola just enough moisture to mimic the higher-fat cobbler top. Bake the combination in oven-safe dessert bowls at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes. If you prefer a sweeter version, use a no-calorie sweetener rather than relying on fruit canned in heavy syrup.
Homemade Frozen Yogurt: Don't rely on store-bought frozen yogurt. It's much healthier to make your own version at home with Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. Simply combine the two in a food processor and your kids will never know the difference. Feel free to add a bit of honey for a natural sweetener.
Fresh Granola Bars: Commercial granola bars that are packed with refined sugar. Whip up your own healthy granola bars by combining 2 cups of oats with 1/4 cup of milled flax seed, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup of sunflower seeds and 1 cup of crushed almonds in an oven-safe dish and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Line another oven-safe 9x13 dish with wax paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. After the oats have toasted, quickly stir in 1/2 cup of sucanat, 1/2 cup of honey, 2 tsp. of vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp. of salt, and 8 ounces of your favorite dried fruit. Transfer the mixture to the dish lined with wax paper and use a spoon to flatten. It will take at least 3 hours to cool, but you can then cut it into bars for a delicious, healthy dessert or snack.
Fruit Gelatin: Grandma knew fruit gelatin was a great dessert, but this old standby is often overlooked nowadays. Gelatin is inexpensive and easy to prepare. Simply make according to package instructions and add your favorite diced fruit before it sets. A little whipped topping never hurt anyone either.
Make dessert the highlight of your family's day by serving a healthy dessert. Their waistlines and their mouths will thank you.
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How healthy behaviors and choices can positively affect your health status?
Healthy choices in food and exercise make you more healthy overall.
What are some healthy dessert recipes?
Many people believe if you are watching your diet and eating healthy foods, you should avoid desserts. This is not necessarily true. There are many healthy dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth that aren't loaded with artery clogging ingredients.Cooking Light has 100 Healthy Recipe Ideas, and you can find it here:http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/healthy-dessert-ideas
What Thanksgiving dessert is the healthiest?
Pumpkin pie is very healthy.
How many 3 course combinations are there with 3 salad choices 15 pizza choices and 4 dessert choices?
3*15*4 or 180 dhaussling@gmail.com we have pizza 180 times in a year that is just about the whole school year and that is not healthy for kids the department of education is trying to work on this issue about this much fatty and oily food in one school year
Which of these can positive healthy choices early in life dramatically affect?
Positive healthy choices early in life can dramatically affect LIFELONG FITNESS
How can you find a healthy free dessert recipe?
You can find healthy dessert recipes in lots of places. You can find them online, in magazines, in blogs, in health books, in diet books, on tv cooking programs, by asking family or friends.
What is healthier choices?
There are many types of choices that are considered healthy. Some include eating healthy foods, exercising, getting plenty of rest, and not smoking or drinking.
Is French food healthier than Irish food?
There are healthy and unhealthy choices in both cuisines. You control your healthy choices no matter what country's food you eat.
Why is dessert important?
Desserts aren't important or essential to a healthy diet. You can enjoy them in moderation, but you can also do without them.
Where can one find Healthy dessert recipes?
A multitude of healthy dessert recipes is now available online in response to the rapid increase in obesity. A few examples of websites providing such recipes for free are: cookinglight, marksandspencer and wrcf.
What lifestyle choices help keeps bones healthy and strong?
a healthy diet and exercising daily
Which one of the following foods is an example of healthy dessert treat?
A great example of a healthy dessert treat is a fruit salad made with a variety of fresh fruits like berries, melons, and kiwi. This dessert is naturally sweet, packed with vitamins, and provides fiber, which can help satisfy cravings in a nutritious way. You can also add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of nuts for added flavor and texture while keeping it healthy.
