Liliya Borochov - Healthy Fruit Dessert Recipes: 101 Recipes from Cookies and Cake to Muffins and Pie

But the truth is there is nothing that works better than ahealthy and balanced diet using fresh and healthy ingredients. Luckily, moreand more people see this so if you are one of those people, congratulations! Itis definitely not an easy step, but it is wise and shows that you are braveenough to go against the flow and eat healthy. And because we all have a sweettooth and often feel guilty when eating desserts just because we believe theyare far from being the healthiest things in the world, this book focuses onshowing you that desserts can be healthy too, using nutritious ingredients,such as whole wheat flour, less sugar and fruits. You will learn in this book the benefits of fruits and theiruses in desserts. Keep reading and see for yourself how fruits can makeamazing, delicious and rich desserts without being too sugary or fatty. Eventhough you will see that some of the recipes contain butter, keep in mind thatbutter has been around forever and our ancestor have been using it in theirfood for thousands of years.

A small amount of butter is actually good for yourhealth. Did you know that butter is rich in vitamin A, D and E? Did you knowthat it has selenium and lecithin which help keep our memory fit? In fact,butter is compulsory for kids as their brain needs that kind of fat to developproperly. The acids found in butter improve and help digestion and boost yourimmune system. Butter also has a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatsand despite what you may think or health, the cholesterol found in butter isgood for your intestinal health, brain and nervous system, as long as it isbeing consumed with moderation. My name is Liliya Borochov. As a chemical and biotechnologyengineer, I decided to do a big step and combine my two passions: baking and myprofessional knowledge towards health and from all the research and work I'vedone, this book emerged.

I am also the mother of two girls and I learnt at anearly age how important fruits are in their diet. And if you, like me, havefussy kids when it comes to eating their fruits, keep in mind that it may beeasier to introduce them to various fruits through a dessert. They will acceptit easier and learn to enjoy the taste of fruits and their amazing colors. Fruits are a great source of natural sweeteners that yourbody can use for energy. They are light and easy to digest and their benefitsabsorb quickly into your blood due to the easy and fast digestion. Apart fromthis, they are rich in nutrients we don't find somewhere else, such asantioxidants, vitamins and fibers and they are also highly hydrating containinglarge amounts of water.

And while the antioxidants and vitamins boost ourimmune system, the fibers improve digestion. And these are just a few generalreasons why fruits are so good for you. I know that when it comes to desserts, healthy and deliciousmay not always fit together. But this book will prove you that enjoying light,healthy desserts is possible. This cookbook contains 101 recipes and it isdivided into 10 chapters, each chapter focusing on a different fruit. Whetheryou like berries or pears, peaches or apples, pineapple or mangoes, thiscookbook has a bit of everything for everyone so go ahead and read it throughand choose your favorite recipes, try them and enjoy a healthy and deliciousdessert without feeling guilty about it.

However, we are talking about desserts,so bare in mind that everything should be consumed with moderation. And thisapplies not only for dessert, but also for other foods and other things in yourlife. You can spoil yourself with a cake from time to time and not feel guiltyabout it if it's made with healthy, fresh ingredients and consumed withmoderation. All the 101 recipes in this book are fail-proof and easy tomake. You will find anything from moist cakes to cupcakes, ice creams orsorbets, breads or tarts. And not only the recipes yield delicious desserts,but they are all suited for any occasion in your life, from a day-to-day dinnerto a birthday party.

I really hope you and your family enjoy every single ofthese recipes as they have been written with care for my readers!

Peaches

Peaches have always been part of a healthy, balanced diet,although I am sure that most of you neglect the benefits they have for ourhealth. Did you know that they are a great source of beta-carotene, which isresponsible for our healthy skin, immune system and vision? So if you are not afan of carrots, peaches are the solution and may I add it tastes better too asthey are juicier and easier to eat for kids. They are also great toxincleansers due to their high content of fibers and potassium. Let's not forgetthe high amount of antioxidants and vitamins they have, which help our immunesystem and body work on their peaks. Delicate and mild, peaches can easily turn into an amazingdessert, cooked the right way. They are juicy and silky so they are great forsweets that focus more on the fruit itself rather than the batter or the spicesused.

This chapter focuses on desserts that make the most out of this deliciousfruit, incredible desserts that only use healthy ingredients, without sacrificingthe taste and flavor.