For better digestion, substitute whole wheat flour for up to half of the white flour in baked products. Sugar Read labels on artificial sweeteners to see if they can be used in baking. Some break down during heating, causing a bitter taste. Use recipes designed for specific sweeteners to avoid this problem. Limit the amount of sweets eaten.
Sweets provide a lot of calories, but few vitamins and minerals.
Fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits make delicious desserts. Cut back on portion sizes. A taste may satisfy your sweet tooth as much as a whole piece. Since salt is needed to help baked products rise, it cannot be adjusted without problems. It may be better to limit the amount of bakery products eaten, if sodium intake is a health concern.