Can handmade cookies be eaten often?
Since handmade cookies are made purely by hand, they are relatively healthier compared to mass-produced products. So, can we eat handmade cookies often? Can we eat a lot of them?
Although handmade cookies are considered healthier than their mass-produced counterparts due to the absence of various additives, they are ultimately high in fat and calories. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat them in large quantities.
For women who are afraid of gaining weight, it's definitely not advisable to eat too many handmade cookies. Eating too much can easily lead to excessive calorie intake, causing fat accumulation, and ultimately, a rapid increase in weight.
Moreover, handmade cookies are considered "trigger foods" in traditional Chinese medicine, which can easily lead to "internal heat" (上火), especially for people with a "heaty" constitution. Eating too many can also easily cause constipation. Therefore, even ordinary people should not eat them in excess.
What is the shelf life of handmade cookies?
Generally, homemade handmade cookies, because no preservatives or other additives are added during the making process, have a shelf life of mostly 15-30 days. They must be sealed and stored in a cool, dry place; otherwise, the shelf life will be shorter.
If it's a handmade cookie sold on the market, the shelf life is not certain. Handmade cookies from small workshops have the same shelf life as the ones we DIY ourselves. However, if preservatives and other additives are included, the shelf life can generally be maintained for six months to a year.
However, it is still recommended here that once the handmade cookies are made (or purchased) and opened, they must be consumed as soon as possible. After all, once exposed to air, the shelf life of handmade cookies will be significantly shortened.