Of course, when it comes to advanced methods like intermittent fasting, people get very much concerned about sweets.

 

Of course, when it comes to advanced methods like intermittent fasting, people get very much concerned about sweets.

, and reduced lifespan. Another issue for people, trying Intermittent fasting, is the choice of meals, especially healthy and tasty sweets in the permitted time frame. Here, we look at some healthy and tasty sweet foods that can be eaten when observing the intermittent fasting plan.

Understanding Intermittent Fasting

Intense fasting or fasting intermittently is a dietary plan that has the intake of food in phases followed by periods of fasting. Some of the techniques that are regularly used are 16:8 diet where one is allowed to eat within a certain period of eight hours while fasting the remaining eight hours or 5:2 diet whereby one is required to eat normally for five days a week and restrict his/her intake to 500-600 calories for two days in the week. This approach has far reaching benefits such as stabilisation of blood sugar, improved brain function and weight loss.

The ingredients in a healthy sweet food are healthy, fresh, and natural additives, a source of fiber or complex carbohydrate, healthy oil or fat, and sweetener.
While selecting the sweets for intermittent fasting, it might be valuable to put more emphasis on the ingredients that are rich in the nutrients, and will not cause a rise in blood sugar levels. Here are some key ingredients:Here are some key ingredients:

Fruits: These include berries, apples, and citrus fruits because they supply natural sweetening agents and nutritive values importantly.
Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds have healthy fats and protein side to them.
Dark Chocolate: Choose the cocoa content of at least 70 wt% for better taste and vice least sugar content in the product.
Natural Sweeteners: These include honey, maple syrup, and dates which can be take in a reasonable amount.
Greek Yogurt: This helps in providing protein and also to enhance the gut health this way containing probiotics.

Delicious Healthy Sweets

Berry Chia Pudding

Ingredients: It is very simple to make – chia seeds, almond milk, mixed berries and a drizzle of honey/maple syrup.
Instructions: Chia seeds should be taken with almond milk and soaked in it at least for an hour in the night. Top with berries, and drizzle a little honey on it.

Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

Ingredients: Basically, rolled oats, smashed bananas, almond butter, chopped apples, cinnamon and honey.
Instructions: Combine all ingredients and knead to a dough; shape into 1-inch balls and chill until firm.

Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

Ingredients: Dark chocolate pieces, almonds, and significant pinch of sea salt.
Instructions: Melting dark chocolate, adding almonds and putting spoonfuls of the mixture to the parchment paper. After that, put a pinch of sea salt and let cool and harden.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients: There is the yogurt with honey, granola, and fresh berries.
Instructions: Put a layer of Greek yogurt at the base of the glass then put a layer of granola and then a layer of berries. Drizzle with honey.

Citrus Fruit Salad

Ingredients: An assortment of oranges and grape fruits with mint leaves, and dash of lime juice.
Instructions: Peel the citrus into rounds and cut slices, top fruit with mint, and then pour lime juice on it.

Tips for Success

Timing Matters: It is possible to eat these sweets during a specific eating period to follow the techniques of intermittent fasting.
Portion Control: That is why these treats are still considered to benealthier for you but it is always important that you ensure that you stick to the recommended portions when consuming them.
Stay Hydrated: Hydration is important regardless of the time that you are eating or the time you are fasting hence it is good to ensure that you take a lot of water while you are on the diet.
Balance Your Diet: Make sure that you are taking something with protein, fat and fiber around the time when you are actually taking your meal.