(1) Desert Flashcards
importance of dessert
- provide essential NUTRIENTS
- lower LDL, improves HDL
- sets the MOOD
- helps in the DIGESTIVE process
- helps in losing WEIGHT
the body and brain rely on ___ and ___ for energy
calories;
glucose
___-rich deserts help the feeling of physical deprivation
carbohydrate
dessert contains rich sources of ___
vitamins, fiber and antioxidants
fruit-based dessert provides vitamin __ which help fight off ___, ____, and ___
vitamin C;
wrinkles, poor eyesight, cancer
if the weight is low, eating ___ and drinking ___ desserts can help
solid;
high calorie
LDL meaning
low-density lipoprotein
HDL meaning
high-density lipoprotein
which is the good and which is the bad cholesterol between ldl and hdl
ldl = bad cholesterol
hdl = good cholesterol
why is ldl bad
it goes straight to the arteries, which can eventually build up within the walls of blood vessels and narrow the passageways
why is hdl good
it goes straight to the liver (where it’s broken down and removed from the body), and picks up excess cholesterol while otw
key hormone that stabilizes the mood, feelings of well-being and happiness
serotonin
amino acid uses in the biosynthesis of proteins
tryptophan
converted into the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain
tryptophan
dark chocolate contains ___ which triggers positive moods and stimulates the feeling of pleasure
theobromine
desserts that are high in ___ help in the digestive process;
while desserts high in ___ may harm the heart
fiber;
fat
how does dessert help in losing weight
it satisfies the craving and prevents further binge-eating
classifications of dessert
fruits
frozen dessert
pudding
custard
cheese
gelatin
fruit cobblers
classification of dessert:
simplest
fruits