Are you a real foodie and find it hard to give up a little sweet treat at the end of a meal or when you’re hungry? Here are 7 ideal summer and surprisingly healthy desserts that will help you get through the summer temperatures while stabilizing your blood sugar and preventing diabetes.
In summer we love to treat ourselves to a tasty ice cream or a refreshing dessert, it is the ideal season to enjoy these little pleasures. But in general, these desserts and other sweets do not have a good image when it comes to your health goals, especially blood sugar control, which can be the cause of many pathologies such as diabetes or even weight gain. But what can we do if we can’t quite see ourselves removing these little pleasures from our diet?
Fortunately, there are many alternatives that allow you to make healthy treats that will satisfy even the most gourmands among us, while avoiding unhealthy blood sugar spikes. Healthy desserts perfect for the summer season, revealed to us by four experts on the subject, Jesse Feder, personal coach and registered dietitian, Joanna Wen, certified health coach, Dr. Kevin Huffman and finally dietitian Catherine Gervacio. Read on to discover these 7 desserts that will make you drool while taking care of your health and helping you regulate your blood sugar.
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1— Coconut and chia seed ice cream
Although this combination may seem surprising in an ice cream, Catherine Gervacio strongly recommends trying coconut and chia seed ice cream. According to the dietitian, they are “delicious, refreshing for summer and so good for you “. She emphasizes that the choice of coconut for a water ice cream is the ideal ingredient for its smoothness and creaminess.
Coconut is rich in so-called fatshealthy “and chia seeds with a high fiber content, adds the specialist: “This fat-fiber combination reduces the impact on blood sugar, as it takes longer to digest“. And if you want to add a little sweetness, this is possible according to the expert: “This dessert is already tasty, but adding a no-calorie sweetener won’t hurt“. We just make sure to avoid refined sugar.
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2— Low sugar, high protein alternatives to ice cream
In recent years, alternatives to basic ice cream have appeared. Replacements, such as uses natural sweeteners to make their cream, which they combine with ingredients rich in proteins, such as whey for example or vegetable proteins. This balance of low added sugar and high protein allows those with a sweet tooth to enjoy a very satisfying sweet experience without exposing themselves to the dangers of blood sugar spikes.
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“Low-sugar, high-protein ice cream alternatives use ingredients like skimmed milk, sugar alcohols, and milk proteins to help keep the sugar low and the protein high. Additionally, these ice creams contain a good amount of fiber, which is ideal for maintaining consistent blood sugar levels.“, explains Jesse Feder. So we no longer hesitate to turn to these options that promise beautiful moments of sweetness.
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3- Greek yogurt parfait
The Greek yogurt parfait has been on the rise for a few years now. A delicious dessert perfect for diabetics, it strikes a perfect balance between the benefits of a good protein intake and its low sugar content. The key element of this dessert remains Greek yogurt, which is lower in carbohydrates than other yogurts, combined with fresh fruit, especially those with a low glycemic index such as berries, it becomes juicy and delicious without causing blood sugar spikes.
“Greek yogurt is naturally low in sugar and high in protein. Adding fresh fruit and oats can add gut-healthy fiber that can prevent blood sugar spikes» adds Jesse Feder. An excellent alternative to desserts that are too rich in sugar.
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4— Walnuts coated with dark chocolate
The simple word “chocolate“makes us drool with envy, so if we want to enjoy its benefits and at the same time keep this little delicious treat in our daily lives, we choose dark chocolate. With a higher cocoa content, it contains less sugar than milk chocolate. Combined with walnuts or almonds, it becomes the ideal dessert that combines deliciousness and crunch with its good dose of protein and beneficial fats.
A dessert that Jesse Feder validates: “Dark chocolate-covered nuts naturally contain less sugar than milk chocolate. Plus, they have the added benefit of being high in protein and fiber“.
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5— Berry and avocado smoothie
This smoothie is the perfect summer recipe as it combines delicious, antioxidant-rich berries such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries with creamy avocado. Two main ingredients that combine with almond milk or coconut water to make a perfect drink for the summer season. With their low sugar content and rich in fiber, berries help slow the absorption of sugar in the blood and promote its stabilization. For its part, avocado is composed of healthy fats that help regulate blood sugar levels.
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This is one of Dr. Kevin Hoffman’s favorite desserts: “lBerries have a low glycemic index and are rich in antioxidants, while avocados are rich in good fats and fibre. When paired with a smoothie dessert, it’s a better way to stabilize blood sugar levels.»
6— Coconut, nut and seed yogurt
The mixture composed of coconut yogurt, dried fruit such as almonds or walnuts and finally chia and flax seeds is, in addition to being tasty, an excellent choice for taking care of your health. A nutritious and delicious dessert, it has a very low natural sugar content and a good portion of protein from the dried fruits.
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Dr. Kevin Huffman, who is excellent at maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, explains that this dessert is a great option for people who cannot tolerate dairy products and want to consume healthy products.
7- Goji berries
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