Jeff Bites

Sometimes I crave sweets.

Probably the little “pudgy me”  from childhood, but I have always loved sugar.

The problem is that most sweets are made with cane powdered sugar.

Our bodies go into a state of shock when that powdery white stuff hits our system. Blood sugar spikes, liver overload increasing fat storage, and it increaseing your appetite.

That’s why I needed a new hero…fruit.

Fruits increase satiety and are full of antioxidants which reduce inflammation and increases metabolism. They also contain soluble fiber which helps release energy slowly giving you more energy over a long period of time.

You should be making brownies, cookies, and frozen treats with fruits like:

• Dates
• Prunes
• Raisins

Blend any if these with water and make a fruit paste which you can use for smoothies or baking. These work well on pancakes too.

Plant-based sweet treats that are heart and gut healthy that’s just what the doctor ordered.