Weekend detox plan: 5 desserts you can eat even when you are on a body cleanse diet

5 desserts you can eat even when you are on a detox diet!  |  Photo Credit: Thinkstock

New Delhi: A detox means to give your digestive system a break from its regular functions so it has the opportunity to heal itself and work better after the cleanse. A detox diet is recommended by many doctors and should be practiced frequently and regularly for the body to stay healthy and fit. According to a study by National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health, USA, detox is also used in naturopathic treatments and may involve fasting, drinking only juices, eating only certain foods, or a combination of these or many other methods.

What's even more, a detox diet not only provides you with choices that can improve and cleanse your system but also aid weight loss. Generally, detox includes cutting your sugar levels and when you do that, you are very likely to crave sugar and desserts. Here are a few dessert options that you can eat even when you are on a detox diet. Read - Weekend detox diet plan for weight loss: Lose belly fat in less than 1 week with healthy spinach (palak) juice

Pistachio walnut baklawa

This is a dessert that includes nuts, which are a good food item to eat when you are on a detox diet, with the natural sweetener honey, so that the sugar levels can be cut down. Nuts are rich in antioxidants and various nutrients. Honey is the best substitute for sugar as it is relatively sweeter and hence used less, and is also natural and not processed like sugar.

Fresh fruit desserts

Fresh fruits are a great choice if you want to follow a detox diet. You can use fresh fruits in your desserts- they are naturally sweet and may not even require any type of sweetener. You can also just mix a few fresh fruits and make a fruit salad to eat whenever there's a need to satisfy a sugar craving. Read - Healthy weight loss tips for vegetarians: 5 low-calorie foods that will help you lose weight & trim your belly

Berry tarts with honey biscuits

This dessert has a very high-tea feel to it and includes fruits and honey, which are again great options for a detox diet. If you use minimum cream or substitute it with a healthier choice, this dessert can be had with tea, which is a great detox beverage in itself.

Steamed carrot cake

Carrot is a good food to eat when you are trying to detox and is also a naturally sweet vegetable. Eating a carrot cake when you crave desserts on your detox diet can be a very good method to satisfy your craving, without cheating on your diet. If the carrot is not naturally sweet, you can also add a little bit of honey to the cake to make it sugary.

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is a very healthy choice of dessert as it has antioxidants that are very important in a detox diet. One very good option to use dark chocolate for a detox dessert can be through dark chocolate cookies which can be made with cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and nuts, all very good for a detox.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.