Monday, September 15, 2008

Fruit Desserts: A Health-Wise Treat


Desserts are one of my favorite (should I say anticipated) part of a meal. It is usually served after the main course or main dish and usually are foods that are sweet. However, some people have certain issues with "sweets" because cakes, candies and ice creams are mostly served as desserts. The best and healthiest way to enjoy desserts (if you are a healthy-food buff) is to have fruit dessert.

You can find lots of fruit dessert recipes online. Fruit desserts come in what seem to be countless variations. Some of them are quite simple while some are grand. The best thing about them is that no matter how they are prepared or presented, fruit desserts are divine. Below is an excerpt of an article about fruit desserts. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it:

"Dessert is the course usually served at the end of a sumptuous meal, or simply referred to as the last course. Normally, desserts are commonly sweets or strongly flavored goodies like cheeses, for instance. “Dessert” originated from the French word, “desservir,” which means, “to clear off the table.” Cakes, pastries, ice cream, candies, cookies and fruits are the popular desserts served in almost every banquet and meal.

Among the assorted desserts worldwide, fruits are the healthiest. Though the other kinds can be made healthy in their own right. Fruit desserts are beginning to be more and more popular as different menu are ceaseless these days. Restaurants, hotels and any other food establishments, as well as in any gathering and catering services are each incorporating their own version of fruit desserts. Indeed, there are lots of fruit desserts creations anyone can even try at home."

Full story.


3 comments:

riya said...

Hi,
I totally agree with you, fruit desserts should be preferred instead of cakes and candies.

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Joanne said...

same here! preparing desserts is one of my favorite tasks in hosting parties... hehehe... good post steph!

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aireen said...

I agree with you riya... I'd rather go for fruits than chocolates.