These sweet treats are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and other key nutrients.
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When you want a sweet treat, its just about impossible to fight the craving.
It also slows absorption of sugar into the blood, which can help lower inflammation throughout the body.
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When possible, she recommends opting for a natural sugar instead, like those found in fruit.
Omega-3 fats are associated with reduced inflammation and lowering pro-inflammatory markers like C-reactive Protein, she says.
Plus, theyre high in fiber.
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Sweet Tahini and Date Truffles
Zenker recommendsdate-centric desserts, thanks to their high fiber content.
Date desserts are also easy to customize with your favorite high-fiber, antioxidant-rich ingredients.
Try oats or nuts for some crunch.
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Nutty Superfood Breakfast Bites
These sweet snacks can double as an after-dinner confection or anon-the-go breakfast food.
To maximize the inflammation-fighting potential of this dessert, opt for dark chocolate.
And dont leave out the toppings.
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Nuts and seedsespecially when eaten rawall are a good source of healthy unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and fiber.
Thatplus their high fiber contentmakes them an anti-inflammatory choice.
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