Christmas dessert that's good for lowering cholesterol and appetite
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There's a cheap and tasty traditional dessert you can enjoy after your Christmas dinner that won't wreak havoc with your cholesterol levels. When you think of Christmas pudding, health might not spring straight to mind. But, it's probably the best thing you can indulge in after your big meal for a number of reasons.
The dish is fairly cheap to buy ready-made, with options as reasonable as Aldi's 89p Holly Lane version weighing 100g. The classic pudding is made mostly with dried fruit, breadcrumbs, suet, eggs, and spices. The dried fruits used to whip up this festive concoction provide most of its benefits. The likes of raisins, sultanas and more are used to form the once-a-year treat and bring plenty of perks with them.
Raisins are rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidants. Research has shown these components may help reduce the risk of heart disease and decrease blood pressure. Another study found that raisins have the power to suppress appetite, making you feel fuller for longer.
Sultanas, like raisins, are high in fibre, which can promote healthy bowel function. A diet high in fibre can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The mixture of seasonal spices also brings extra benefits to the Christmas pudding's wealth of goodness. Most puddings use a traditional blend of coriander, cinnamon, caraway seeds, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
