00:00Four healthy desserts nutrition experts want you to give up this fall for less bloating, pumpkin bread, and more.
00:07Craving sweets is normal, but it's important to choose wisely for your gut health.
00:11Many desserts are marketed as healthy due to certain ingredients, but they can still cause issues like bloating.
00:17Nutrition experts reveal four fall treats that may seem healthy, but can actually harm your gut.
00:24Apple Pie
00:25Although it's known for being sweet, there are several brands and restaurants that try to market their apple pie as a nutritious dessert option.
00:33And there are many people who believe that because it's packed with apples, it's got healthy fiber that makes it a better choice.
00:39Fruit pies contain more added sugar than actual fruit, leading to very high sugar content, which will increase blood sugars rapidly, says dietician Courtney Polittera at Live It Up.
00:51Instead, try baking an apple and adding a little yogurt with a sprinkle of nuts on top.
00:56Sweetened Yogurt
00:58Although yogurt is typically high in protein and contains probiotics that can help improve your gut health, yogurts that contain high amounts of added sugar can be a lot less beneficial.
01:08Yogurt is a wonderful addition to your breakfast, but flavored varieties are often loaded with added sugars and artificial flavors, warns nutritionist Minu Bulaji, who notes that the higher amount of sugar can disrupt your gut, causing inflammation and weight gain.
01:22Pumpkin Bread
01:24Some pumpkin breads at stores and bakeries look healthier than they may seem, but they can hide a lot of sugar.
01:30There are definitely some recipes that use oats, fresh pumpkin and walnuts, for example, that can make a healthy version of this beloved fall treat, notes Polittera.
01:39However, the version purchased from most coffee shops or bakeries is more similar to cake in that it is high in saturated fats and refined sugars.
01:47Carrot Cake
01:49This famous cake flavor is also rather autumn coated, heavy on the cinnamon and bulky fall ingredients like carrots, and sometimes added apple and more.
01:58With the addition of the carrots, it has a more earthy or hearty taste, but is still a cake nonetheless, and when it's completed with a sweetened frosting, it can wreak havoc on your gut.
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