What are the dangers behind this creamy sweet?

The form of presentation is infinite: coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches or alone; Whipped cream is one of the most requested pastry components. However, how beneficial is it for your health?

In a report from the chain of coffee shops in Starbucks, in response to a new rule of the FDA (the United States Food and Drug Administration) , the store has informed its customers how many calories are incorporated into the body for each food item; example of this is a small glass of frappucciono with whipped cream, which contains 300 calories.

 

What are the dangers behind this creamy sweet?

1. Complete dose of fat. A cup of whipped cream of 60 grams, has a total of 154 calories which are divided into: 32% carbohydrates, 9% proteins, 59% fat. The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, It indicates that all fats are rich in energy, but excess of them can increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease as it increases cholesterol levels.

2. A dangerous drug. The whipped cream that is usually obtained in shopping centers is made with nitrous oxide, instead of carbon dioxide. This is a gas with a sweet and toxic odor. In the United States it is called "whip-its" and is consumed by adolescents as a stimulant. Also known as "gas of laughter", it provokes hallucinations and a state of euphoria.

3. Diabetic? In addition to being high in fat, the whipped cream is made with sugar or substitute it, for this reason people with glucose problems (diabetes), should limit their consumption.

Leaving food as delicious as whipped cream is complicated, therefore, GetQoralHealth gives you a light recipe so you can enjoy it from time to time without remorse:

 

Ingredients

1. 3 tablespoons of water.

2. ½ teaspoon of unflavored gelatin.

3. 1/3 cup of skim milk powder.

4. Artificial sweetener to taste.

 

Elaboration

1. Mix all the ingredients with a blender.

2. Once beaten, refrigerate for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Remember, a balanced and moderate diet will allow you to enjoy optimal health.


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