Many people cannot imagine their life without sweets.
Fortunately, their sweet tooth can be more than satisfied by almost any store with a wide range of “goodies” available.
But not all of them are worthy of ending up on your table.
Criticism from nutritionists has fallen on such a beloved dessert as the "Potato" cake, and here's why.
The thing is that this treat can only be called a “calorie bomb”.
Firstly, the “Kartoshka” contains cookies, condensed milk and butter – each of these products is rich in simple carbohydrates, which are known to cause sharp fluctuations in blood sugar levels and thereby increase the risk of developing diabetes.
Secondly, the factories that produce this delicacy often use margarine and cheap vegetable fats.
The consequences of their use are the most tragic: harm to the cardiovascular system, an increase in the level of “bad” cholesterol and the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Thirdly, as already mentioned, this dessert is very, very high in calories. If you eat it on a regular basis, you will soon have to face the appearance of extra pounds.
And fourthly: in “Kartoshka” you will not find vitamins, fiber or protein, which our body needs so much.
Of course, you will get pleasure from eating a cake, albeit short-lived, but you will definitely not get any benefit.
The following products will serve as a healthy alternative to "Kartoshka": cheesecakes, homemade jelly, fruit smoothies, healthy cheesecakes.
Nothing on this list appealed to you? Try making a healthy version of "Kartoshka" using oat flakes and natural yogurt.
