5 Simple Nutritious Desserts
Some enjoy a pie, a cake, or tarts!
Try these 5 simple nutritious desserts the next time you crave something sweet or wish dazzle your guests. There is something for everyone and take in the nutritional value and health benefits. Use organic where possible.
#1 Just Dates
– put out a bowl of dates. That’s it. Warm them up for a cold weather dessert. Try a drop or two of lemon juice…so little. You may want to open them up before adding the lemon or orange juice.
Feast on the nutritional value: oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc and vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K.
Health benefits: relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, abdominal cancer, and many other conditions. Dates are good for gaining weight also.
#2 Dates and Nuts
– slice the date in half and stuff in a nut, either almond, walnut, filberts (hazelnuts), pecans or brazil. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on the plate for a decoration or add a leaf of something (mint, celery, etc.)
Feast on the nutritional value of almonds (see dates #1): vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper and niacin.
Health benefits of almonds: relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, coughs, heart disorders, anemia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in maintenance of healthy hair, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care.
#3 Whipping Cream
– you can buy it but it is much more healthy to make it fresh. Use organic whipping cream – no sugar and stuff. You may add some pure vanilla bean extract if you have it hanging around (1/2 tsp or less). Beat until firm peaks (10 minutes). Fill some bowls however it works best for the bowls. Blend in crushed nuts and/or fruit – go for it! Drizzle with honey, cinnamon, etc. More advanced. Make the whipping cream the night before and add some lemon/orange zest, stir and let sit in refrigerator. You don’t need much for a serving especially if you have mixed in other things. I suggest you have this dessert with a light meal – soup, salad, etc.
Feast on the nutritional value: rich source of saturated fat, and some calcium phosphorous, potassium, folate, riboflavin, and vitamin A.
Health benefits: healthy natural fats for skin, energy, fat helps to absorb fat soluble nutrients like vitamin A, etc.
#4 Fruit
– some berries in season is great. Added touch – put on platter with some dates. In addition, a bowl of berries and a bowl of whipping cream and you are all done. Consider adding some green amongst the berries. If all you can get is frozen berries, that’s ok. Thaw berries in fridge and keep whole or mash for drizzling on a bowl of whipping cream. Kids love to dip!
Feast on the nutritional value: antioxidants, vitamin D, folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium.
Health benefits: eye care, proper brain function, and relief from high blood pressure, arthritis, gout and heart diseases. Good for improving the immune system, preventing against various types of cancers, and for reducing the signs of premature aging.
#5 Raw Chocolate and Cocoa Beans
– break up a few different flavours of chocolate bars (use the good stuff organic, darker the better, fair trade and available in most grocery stores or health food stores). If you visit a health food store you can purchase the cocoa bean. See how many guests want to have that experience. More advanced. Melt some chocolate for dipping fruit/berries and nuts. Heat up some water in a pot. Get a stainless or glass bowl, unless you have a double boiler. Put a spoon or something in the pot so there is a space to allow for steam to vent. Dip away and place on plates. How many like chocolate!
Feast on the nutritional value: antioxidants, magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc, copper, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty acids, phenylethylamine (PEA) – the love chemical, anandamide – a natural human endorphin after exercise, amino acids (protein – tryptophan), serotonin (primary neurotransmitter), fiber (the soluble kind), caffeine BUT only 1/20th of the caffeine in conventional coffee.
Health benefits: This superfood is good for the heart and cardiovascular system. relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, constipation, diabetes, bronchial asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome and various neurodegenerative diseases. It is beneficial for quick wound healing, skin care, and it helps to improve brain health. It also helps in treating copper deficiency. It possesses mood-enhancing properties and exerts protective effects against neurotoxicity.
Digestion Tip: Allow for 1-2 hours after main meal to enjoy the dessert. Better for the belly.
Did I mention coconut and hemp seeds/hearts as healthy add-ons too? Stay tuned for the next 5 Simple Nutritious Desserts blog.
I might have missed a nutritional value or two, and perhaps some benefits. It matters not. Just enjoy! Play with the ideas above for your own creation of ‘simple nutritious desserts’ or mix and match.
Comment below on any simple nutritious desserts of your own.
Keep it simple and enjoy the natural flavours of our food.
Reference:
Thanks to https://www.organicfacts.net for providing me with easy to understand benefits and nutritional value.
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Cheryl Millett
Champion for your better health…
Before the age of 20, it never dawned on me that what I chose to put in my mouth would have such a dramatic effect on my wellbeing.
On my path of discovery, I learned that our eating choices directly affected how much energy we have first thing in the morning or that it would build our immune system strength during flu season. I came to understand how gentle nutritional cleansing directly helped overcome my health challenges. People keep telling me how beautiful my skin is or how I look younger.
As my studies continued, it became obvious that there is an intrinsic connection between the mind, body and spirit which directly affects our health and happiness. I learned that Omegas are another critical piece of the wellness puzzle. I became convinced when the Auum omegas alone turned on some switches in my brain in just one day.
I have developed a deep appreciation for the wonderful miracle workers our bodies are in the recovery process. Our bodies have a natural intelligence. I am passionate to share the connection between nutrition and wellness in my practice and my presentations.
