Part of National Nutrition Month 2014
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| Photo by Caroline Stephenson |
But
as you relax on the couch, enjoying your favorite TV show, you get an urge. You
want anything sweet; no make that, everything sweet. In a moment of weakness
you find yourself indulging in a pint of double chocolate chip ice cream.
We’ve all experienced the magical
force that makes ice cream randomly appear in our lap. I understand, you
accomplished eating tasty and nutritional meals all day but you want to satisfy
your sweet tooth too.
Do you have a serious love and
appreciation for Pinterest like I do? If yes, then this is a great site to
visit for more fun and creative ideas for healthier desserts. Before you click
over to Pinterest, here are some ways you can “indulge” in the sweets without
ruining your day of hard work to fit in all your veggies.
-Fruit based Frozen Yogurt or Fruit
Sorbet
-Frozen yogurt and sorbet contain
less calories and fat on average than ice cream. These items can be tangy,
sweet, or tart and leave you feeling refreshed while ice cream leaves you
feeling weighed down and thirsty.
-Chopped fruit dipped in chocolate
-Chop up any fruits you can find,
melt some dark chocolate, dip, and savor the delicate balance of rich and tangy
flavors.
-This allows you to get your
chocolate fix while enjoying an intense and sophisticated flavor.
Remember,
it’s okay to eat that square of Dove chocolate staring you down, don’t be too
strict with food. These are just quick sugar fixes to satisfy you without
putting a dent in your healthy day. Take these suggestions and apply them to
your favorite nighttime snack. For example, turn the chocolate dip idea into a
fondue fountain when you have all your friends over! How can you make your
guilty pleasure a little less guilty?
References
Cunningham, E. (2013,
April). Stop the cravings. Retrieved from:
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