Diabetes desserts: Sugar-free dishes to satiate your sweet tooth

Diabetes desserts: 5 sugar-free dishes to satiate your sweet tooth

People who have diabetes sometimes find it difficult to find treats that satisfy their cravings for sweets.

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Desserts that have lots of refined sugar and fat are definitely off-limits for people dealing with this health condition.

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But the good news is, there are plenty of natural ingredients that are sweet and can be used to make delicious desserts.

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Things like apples, dates, honey, millets, chia seeds, and strawberries are not only good for you

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But they also help keep your blood sugar levels steady.

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Water chestnut used in one of these recipes is low in calories and full of vitamin-B6, fibre and folate.

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This is a healthy and nutritious recipe which may help to satiate sweet cravings.

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The recipe is free of fats as no ghee or butter is required and includes date syrup which is free of trans and saturated fats

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