There has been a lot of consumer education about eating cakes and pastries. It is meant to create consumer awareness. The very concept of eating chocolate cake for breakfast, would be considered to be an action that was not too good for you.
Yet, there are some indications that perhaps eating a piece of chocolate cake for breakfast, could actually help with weight loss. There are many researchers that do not agree with this, but there are some that do, based on some research concerning this.
Reduces Cravings
The premise behind this, is that morning is the best time for an individual to indulge in sweets. Some believe that by consuming the carbs and proteins that chocolate possesses, helps to prevent cravings for sugary items later on in the day.
One
Study
This finding is only based on one study, and therefore, should be considered with caution. However, for those that do insist on eating a piece of chocolate cake in the day, this may be an option. Perhaps switching to having this in the morning may be a step in the right direction of making its consumption a little healthier.
Nutritional Concerns
It isn’t just the sugar that gets a bad rap when it comes to cakes and pastries. There is a lot of concern about the fats that it contains, as well as the other components to help retain its shelf life.
Local UK Bakeries
Many of the local bakeries throughout the UK are becoming much more conscious about the ingredients that they are using in their baked goods. They are looking and implementing ways to cut back on the amount of fat that many of their cakes and pastries contain. They are using substitutes for sugar by
offering more cakes and pastries that contain fruits. They don’t have to deal with the components that are used to retain the shelf life which can be as dangerous as some of the common ingredients are purported to be.
Healthy Ingredients
Dark chocolate and cocoa are being hailed as being good for one’s health, so many of the bakeries are incorporating these ingredients in their chocolate cakes rather than using milk chocolate.
Local bakeries that are being proactive in this form of healthier baking really should be given credit for their efforts. It takes a lot more time to design and develop recipes that are going to promote better health.
It is very unlikely that the majority of consumers in the UK will give up their cake and pastry consumption. However, knowing that they can go to some of their local bakeries and buy healthier alternatives gives them great enjoyment.
