The 6 Worst Desserts for Your Health
This holiday dessert is found on Thanksgiving tables every year but, made with heavy amounts of butter and sugar, even a small slice can contain more than 300 calories and 15 grams of fat! With the heart-health dangers of saturated fat already known, this dessert’s 10 grams should be a major reason to skip it. Pumpkin desserts are seasonal, so many indulge while they can on high-calorie, high-fat versions. But there’s a way to have your cake and eat it too — without cake even coming into the equation! Opt for pumpkin custard instead to get that sweet, seasonal taste. At around 200 calories per serving, this treat’s creamy texture will leaving you satisfied.
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December 1, 2015