Desserts

Desserts are a sweet course that concludes a meal. Most desserts are green and yellow light foods, but some red lights like honey are okay in limited quantities.

Here are some examples of green and yellow light desserts:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Yogurt
• Whole-wheat cookies

Here are some examples of red light desserts:

• Cakes
• Cookies
• Ice cream
• Candy

The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat no more than 2 teaspoons of added sugar per day. This is about the amount of sugar in 1 tablespoon of honey.