Tucking into a sweet treat at the end of a meal is often seen as indulgent, with many of us disappointed when we ‘give in’ to pudding. With our ever-expanding knowledge of how certain food choices can be bad for our health, it’s no wonder that we live in a world where desserts are automatically labelled ‘naughty’ and we believe having one is a sure-fire way to derail us from a healthy lifestyle.
But while many traditional sugar-laden and calorific, nutritional experts say that when eaten the right way, dessert can be a good thing. Here’s why…