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 Each of us has been told from early childhood that eating a lot of sweets is harmful. Naturally, this is actually the case. After all, sweets are harmful both for the figure and for health. However, it is not worth giving up sweets completely, since our brain simply cannot do without it. You just need to know which sweets should be removed from the diet, and which ones are really healthy. You can consume honey, marmalade, chocolate, dried fruits, marshmallows and some other foods every day. However, you must have a sense of proportion.
Dried fruit.
Dried fruits are considered the healthiest and safest treats. They contain glucose and fructose. Pectins, vitamins and minerals can also be added to useful substances. Dried fruits satisfy hunger very quickly. However, they should be consumed in moderation. Nutritionists say that an adult can consume a handful of raisins, a couple of dried figs and no more than 4 prunes or dried apricots every day.
Chocolate.
Chocolate is one of the treats that can be consumed daily. However, we are talking about dark chocolate. In general, chocolate is an antioxidant that helps to prolong life. In addition, it helps to cope with bad moods and energizes. If you need to strengthen the blood vessels of the heart and normalize blood pressure, you need to consume 40 grams of dark chocolate every day. Typically, the daily allowance is around 15 grams. An excellent drink can be prepared to improve memory and concentration. Mix half a cup of hot milk with half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Add a spoonful of crushed ginger, 50 grams of dark chocolate and the zest of one lemon to the resulting mixture.
Honey.
Honey is very well absorbed by the body, so you don't have to worry about your figure. He will help preserve beauty and cure a cold. Honey contains vitamins C, PP, B2, magnesium, sodium, calcium, and many other useful substances. Enzymes contained in honey will restore appetite. You will not gain weight if you eat up to 2 tablespoons of honey a day. However, honey can only be consumed daily by an adult and provided that he does not suffer from allergies. It is undesirable for babies to eat honey.
Marmalade.
In confectionery factories, it is produced on the basis of pectin, gelatin and molasses. Pectin removes toxins, improves stomach function and lowers cholesterol levels. This substance contains apricots, plums, black currants and apples in sufficient quantities. Therefore, marmalade from these fruits will be the most useful. Just before buying, be sure to check the presence of pectin compounds. The optimal "dose" of marmalade is up to 30 grams per day.
Jam.
If you like sweets, you can make jam. After all, it is much more useful than other delicacies. Naturally, heat treatment destroys many of the beneficial properties of fruits and berries. However, you can find fiber, organic acids, mineral salts. It is best to simply grind the berries with sugar and refrigerate. Then you will be provided with vitamins all year round. If you are used to buying jam, be sure to read the label. Natural jam should contain only fruits, berries and syrup. There should be no stabilizers, starch, or food additives.
If sugar, which one: white or brown?
Not used to drinking coffee or tea without sugar? Use brown. Brown sugar contains plant fibers, minerals, vitamins, which facilitate its absorption by the body. The best varieties are produced in the countries of South America. Of course, it costs a lot of money.
What can you say in the end?
Now you know that you can eat dried fruits, dark chocolate, marmalade every day without harm to your health. Many people use sweets as an antidepressant. However, in reality, the habit of “drowning out troubles” with cakes or candy makes people more nervous. So to combat depression, it is better to choose another method, for example, dancing or walking.
Kassirova Elena Nikolaevna
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