Desserts
Sweet flavors restore and relax us. It is important to satisfy our sweet cravings sensibly by eating mostly complex carbohydrates that enter the blood stream gradually for steady energy.
Whole grains and vegetables are an important source of complex carbohydrates.
Opting for seasonal/local fruit rather than exotic fruits like pineapples and mangoes is better for planetary health, as well as your own health. If eaten in excess, tropical fruit can contribute to fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
If cooked well, some vegetables can taste as sweet as dessert!
Natural/complex sweeteners include rice syrup, barley malt syrup, amasake, and fruit juices like apple juice.
Refined sugars and artificial sweeteners are best avoided or reduced, as they give us only short bursts of energy and, by leeching important minerals from the body, are linked to a number of conditions such as anaemia, obesity, calcium loss, and anxiety. They also impair digestion by weakening the villi of the small intestine.