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There’s a reason desserts hold a special place on our tables. Not only do they taste great, but they transport us to a simpler time. A time when skinned knees, doll houses, and foam footballs ruled the daily agenda. Embarking on a healthy eating plan is smart, providing our bodies with the nutrition it needs from day-to-day. Instead of feeling guilty for craving baked delights, let’s try to build a better cookie.
Elevate your flour. Every cookie begins with a few basic ingredients. Choosing a whole grain flour will add a fabulous dose of fiber to batch of cookies. The daily recommended amount of fiber for a healthy adult is twenty to thirty-five grams a day. Getting fiber in your diet can be challenging. If you are sensitive to gluten, consider the gluten-free alternatives such as rice, potato and coconut flour.
Amp up the antioxidant factor. Fruits and vegetables make wonderful fiber choices in a daily diet. Dried cranberries amplify the antioxidant content, while adding a sweet tang to any cookie. These tart red powerhouses offer you a dose of proanthocyanidins (PACs). PACs help the body stand up to harmful bacteria like E. coli. Dark chocolate has large amounts of flavonoids, which have shown to help the body in multiple ways. The darker the chocolate, the more beneficial the health content. Milk chocolate does not contain as much of the good stuff and embodies a higher sugar amount.
Managing your nutrition on a regular basis will make sure your body is properly nourished.
