Full of healthy fats and protein and sweetened with fibrous whole dates, this decadent, real-deal-feel dessert is richly satisfying without causing a blood sugar spike and crash
Styling and photography by Sara Goldstein
Before Pesach, we talked about the three parts to elevated Yom Tov eating: taking pleasure in nourishing not only our body, but our soul; pausing to assess our fullness levels before continuing; and pacing ourselves through the different courses so we don’t overshoot comfortable satiation.
While Pesach is often associated with simplicity, Shavuos is more indulgent. Chances are that the “pleasure” piece is more than taken care of. What’s left are the challenges of pausing and pacing.
Women often ask me, “Why is it so hard for me to pace myself at Yom Tov meals? I take the time to pause, but I still find myself feeling uncomfortably full when the meal is over.”
The answer: It could be that there’s something a little more scientific at play. While pausing allows us to tune in to our body’s cues for hunger and fullness, our body’s cues are strongly influenced by the kind of foods we eat. We think of all food as a way to fill up, but ironically, certain foods can make us feel hungrier.
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