What are the best ways to make homemade desserts?

Homemade desserts do not have to be complicated. Some of the best are also the easiest, and making them yourself lets you control sugar and use seasonal fruit. Desserts for beginners Fruit crisp or crumble Toss sliced fruit (apples, pears, berries, peaches) with a little sugar and lemon, top with a mix of oats, flour, … Read more

What are the best ways to eat less sugar?

The problem is not the natural sugar in whole fruit or plain milk, but added sugars: sugar, syrups and honey added during processing or cooking. The Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping added sugars below 10 percent of daily calories for everyone age 2 and older, which is about 50 grams (12 teaspoons) on a 2,000-calorie diet. … Read more