Can Low Fat Cake Still Be Unhealthy?
Low fat cake–the words are music to the ears of anyone on a low fat diet. However, can a cake be low in fat, be delicious, and also be healthy? What Makes a Low Fat Cake Healthy Low fat is only one component of healthy eating, so don’t be fooled by the label “low fat” on desserts. There is no such thing as a completely “healthy” dessert, but there are definitely unhealthy desserts. You can identify them by their contents. Whether your favorites are cake or cookies, you’re looking for recipes or ingredient lists that have: • all natural ingredients • low sodium content • low sugar content • whole grains • high fruit and/or vegetable content • no preservatives What Makes a Low Fat Cake Unhealthy If your favorite bakery cake or cake recipe is low fat, it can still be very unhealthy. Most cakes and cookies are sweet because they are high in sugar. But don’t be fooled by sugar substitutes that claim to make your treat sugarless or low in calories. Artificial sweeteners are highly controvers
