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Here Is Why You Can Eat Dessert Every Day, Without Any Guilt!

Surely, many of you would have done a double-check when you came across this article, right?

The internet today is filled with numerous articles that preach about how one should stay away from cakes, chocolates and pastries, as they are hazardous to your health!

So, obviously when you see an article which says, you can go ahead and enjoy your desserts without any guilt, it will induce a certain amount of curiosity.

Well, keep in mind, we said you can indulge in eating desserts every day, but you must not overdo it.

While it is true that eating too much of desserts and sugary items can be harmful for your health and lead to conditions like obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, indigestion and cardiovascular diseases, when consumed in limited quantities, desserts can actually be beneficial for your health!

Yes, when you consume desserts prepared from low-fat and low-sugar ingredients, you can consume them once a day and reap a number of health benefits.

Have a look at some of the reasons why you should include desserts in your daily diet, in this article.

1. Reduces Hunger Pangs

1. Reduces Hunger Pangs

A research study has opined that including desserts for breakfast can successfully curb a person's appetite for the rest of the day, by reducing hunger pangs.

2. Reduces Blood Pressure

2. Reduces Blood Pressure

Dark chocolate-based desserts can lower blood pressure level in the body, as they are rich in antioxidants that dilate your blood vessels and make blood flow smoother.

3. Reduces Cardiovascular Diseases

3. Reduces Cardiovascular Diseases

Due to the presence of antioxidants and flavonoids in cocoa-rich desserts, your heart's health can remain stable and hence this can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

4. Treats Depression

4. Treats Depression

Desserts can instantly improve a person's mood, as they boost the serotonin levels in the brain, thus treating conditions like anxiety, depression and also PMS.

5. Increases Libido

5. Increases Libido

Certain desserts such as chocolate cake, pumpkin pie, etc., are known to act as aphrodisiacs that can increase the libido, thus enhancing sexual performance.

6. Prevents Stroke

6. Prevents Stroke

Dark chocolate-based desserts are known to decrease the risk of stroke, according to a few research studies, as they keep the blood flow healthy, thus eliminating the risk of clots.

7. Pushes You To Be Active

7. Pushes You To Be Active

When a person has some dessert, subconsciously he/she knows that desserts are rich in calories, which may motivate him/her to exercise more!

Story first published: Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 17:06 [IST]