Eating a diet high in sugar makes maintaining a healthy weight and nutritional balance more difficult. Another concern is in the area of dental health. Exposure to sugars and starches encourages the growth of bacteria in the mouth that are responsible for tooth decay. This is particularly true if the teeth are not brushed after eating the sugary food. A food is likely to be high in sugars if one of the above terms appear first or second in the ingredients list, or if several of them are listed.
Most desserts are high in sugar AND fat.
Check the list below for suggestions on how to cut down on sugar from desserts. Every meal does not demand a sweet ending. Try limiting dessert to once or twice a week. Try fresh fruits as a dessert. While fruits are sweet and contain a fair amount of sugar naturally, the amount per serving is much less than the usual prepared dessert item.