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Also Read | Upgrade your chia water: NHS surgeon reveals a smart hack to make chia seeds even healthier<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients100g of frozen raspberries (you can use any berry; can be fresh or frozen) [7g of fibre]50g of 70% (or higher) melted dark chocolate [7g of fibre]30g of crushed pistachio (you can use any nut) [3g of fibre]Parchment paperProcess<\/p>\n Dr Rajan said, \u201cIf you want a dessert that’s 16 g of fibre with just three ingredients and is a powerhouse for your gut and brain<\/a>, here’s how to do this.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr Rajan said, \u201cIf you want a dessert that’s 16 g of fibre <\/a>with just three ingredients and is a powerhouse for your gut and brain, here’s how to do this.\u201dFirst, break the frozen raspberries <\/a>into individual drupelets. According to the gut health expert, frozen raspberries are a better option, as compared to fresh ones, since they are easier to break, and they are a cheaper alternative with the same benefits.Transfer the chopped\/broken raspberries on to parchment paper.Melt the dark chocolate and pour over the raspberries. The surgeon recommends using 70% to 80% dark chocolate and adds, \u201cThe higher the cocoa percentage, the higher the fibre, antioxidants<\/a>, and lower the sugar.\u201dBefore the molten chocolate sets, quickly sprinkle the crushed pistachios on top.Freeze the prepared dessert for a minimum of one hour, or for however long you can resist eating.Gobble it up before anyone else asks for a share!<\/p>\n Also Read | NHS surgeon reveals 3 surprising health benefits of eating with your hands: \u2018Mini workout for your gut immune axis’<\/a><\/p>\n Health benefits<\/p>\n \u201cThis DIY dark chocolate, raspberry, and pistachio mix is a legit gut-and-brain snack,\u201d says Dr Rajan. According to him, \u201cRaspberries are rich in soluble fibre and polyphenols, good for the gut and brain.\u201d The soluble fibres act as prebiotics for your gut microbes. Dark chocolate contains cocoa flavanols, which supports blood flow and brain function. The surgeon continues, \u201cPistachios add more prebiotic fibre, healthy fats, and polyphenols for both gut health and cognition.\u201d They add more fibre diversity to your gut microbiome. He also adds that this snack gives you more fibre than five slices of whole wheat bread.<\/p>\n Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. 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