Thursday, October 11, 2012

Top 10 Healthy Desserts For Diabetic People

Finding tasty and healthy desserts for diabetic people can be frustrating in so many ways. People with diabetes are often faced with restrictive diet, one that requires them to avoid certain foods and drinks that contribute to an increase in blood sugar. What this means for most people is that once someone is diagnosed with diabetes, he or she must then avoid luscious mousses, creamy cakes, lovely parfaits and wonderful pies. Thankfully, this is not only not always the case. True, diet and lifestyle changes are inevitable for someone who has diabetes but it does not condemn them to a life without the pleasures of a good, knock off your feet delicious dessert. Depriving oneself can also knock  of one's ability to discipline his or her appetite. causing frustration at being unable to eat something that is pleasurable on the palate. Thankfully, there are healthy desserts for diabetic people that can satisfy their cravings for sweets and still qualify as part of a healthy meal plan. Here are 10 of of the best choices:

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1. Fruits
Fruits are excellent choices as healthy desserts for diabetic people. The natural sugar in fruits is safe for diabetics to ingest, even up to the 4 servings daily.

2. Cheese cakes-topped ricotta cheese
Are they decadent? Yes. Are they bad for you? No, provided you make a batch from a recipe that uses whole wheat flour, reduced fat cream cheese and non-fat plain yogurt. Cut the brownies into the bite-sized servings so it is much easier to keep track of how many calories you eat.

3. Cherries with ricotta cheese
Yes, you can, in fact eat cherries. Eaten fresh, they make healthy desserts for diabetic people. Cherries contain natural sugar, so there is no risk of these juicy berries causing any spike in your blood sugar. To prepare, scoop out about 2 tbsps. of ricotta (preferably part-skim) and add cherries. For added texture, sprinkle the dessert with crush toasted almonds.

4. Mango and ginger sorbet
Mango adds a sweet and tangy flavor for this ginger-infused sorbet. This fruity dessert is also good for the stomach since fresh ginger aids in digestion.

5. Oatmeal-raisin cookies
Craving a good crunch? Oatmeal-raising cookies are packed with the goodness of fiber. Plus, one regular-sized cookie has less than 100 calories and contains under 20g of carb.

6. Banana popsicle
Bananas are healthy desserts for diabetic people because they are rich in potassium, a mineral that helps increase energy and fight fatigue. Cut a banana in half, pierce it with a popsicle stick and dip in dark chocolate. Freeze and enjoy.

7. Melon salad
Refreshing, delicious and healthful. Sweet, too. For this salad, use honeydew melon and cantaloupe and cut into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle with a little honey and add chopped fresh mint leaves.

8. Custard with fruit compote
Compotes make some of the best healthy desserts for diabetic people, provided you see your favorite sugar. Use the compote as topping for no-sugar custard.

9. No sugar chocolate drink
Craving for some hot chocolate? Pick up a box of zero sugar dark chocolate drink and prepare as recommended. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top, sit back and enjoy.

10. Chocolate mousse
It may seem unlikely but a chocolate mousse is one of the best healthy desserts for diabetic people in terms of taste and texture, provided every ingredients that goes in it is fat-free. Use pre-package chocolate pudding, milk and whipped cream. For added flavor, sprinkle top with chocolate chips.

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