Health News August 6th, 2024

Still wanting to experience the magic of the Summer Olympics in Paris and the tasty dishes from France then indulge yourself in crème brulee. Crème brulee, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream is a custard that consists of ingredients such as cream, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Despite being high in calories, fat and sugar it does contain some health benefits. The dessert contains calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, B vitamins (primarily vitamin B12 and vitamin B2), and vitamin A. Due to the number of eggs used in the dish, creme brulee contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. These fatty acids which contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 help reduce the risk of heart disease, improve heart health, promote healthy infant development, prevent mental decline in older adults, lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol, improves blood flow, and reduces chronic inflammation, such as auto-immune diseases and degenerative neurologic diseases. So, while you’re watching the Olympics and craving a rich dessert from France make sure to give crème brulee a try.