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If you scream for ice cream, check
out brands like Skinny Cow that
offer novelty items with significantly
less calories than regular ice cream.
4. Small Encounters:
Sweet Treats:
Eight Ways to Satisfy Your Sugar
Cravings
By Annette Racond,
Staff Writer
Deprivation doesn’t have to be a
fact of life! Check out these snacks
that are sure to satisfy your sugar
cravings without packing in the sugar
(or the calories!) Even though your
best bet might be a piece of fresh
fruit, there are times when nothing
but something more decadent will
do. Here are some options ranging
from a simple apple to mini cakepops drenched in caramel.
1. Do Your Crunches:
Popcorn is a great treat, but it
doesn’t exactly sound like a remedy
for sugar cravings. That’s all changed
with the introduction of Good
Health Inc.’s Half Naked Popcorn
Pop Chocolate. It’s light, crunchy and
sweet, so what’s not to like? Crank
up your favorite movie and sweeten
the mood with this sumptuous airpopped popcorn. Plus, it’s only 110
calories per ounce.
2. Plain and Simple:
Opt for plain yogurt in lieu of
pre-sweetened products. Fage is a
good brand that’s available in several
varieties for individuals who are also
concerned with fat intake. There’s
0%, 2% and Total. Chobani is another
popular brand. Break out your biggest
parfait glass and add layers of yogurt
with fresh fruit in between. Create
your own masterpiece that’s good for
you, too.
3. Bar None:
Many sports bars are now available
in smaller sizes designed for kids –
but who says adults can’t eat them,
too? Clif Kid Organic ZBars come
in delicious flavors, such as chocolate brownie, honey graham, and
peanut butter. What’s more, there’s
no high fructose corn syrup in these
baked whole-grain energy snacks. So,
gobble up!
Manufacturers, including Starbucks,
offer petite-sized treats that won’t
pack in the calories or put on the
pounds. There’s everything from
salted-caramel cake-pops to birthday
cake-pops. Sometimes it only takes a
few bites of a decadent treat to satisfy
your sugar cravings. So, go ahead and
indulge. Remember to be mindful
and savor every bite.
5. Say Cheese:
Spruce up plain ole cottage cheese
by adding fresh pineapple or lowsugar jam. Add blueberries and granola to perk it up even more. Choose
from no-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
to suit your taste. Who says cottage
cheese has to be boring?
6. I Scream:
If you scream for ice cream, check
out brands like Skinny Cow that
offer novelty items with significantly
less calories than regular ice cream.
Choose from fudge bars, strawberry-
shortcake sandwiches, caramel-truffle
bars and even no-sugar-added vanilla
sandwiches. The company also boasts
a variety of single-serve candy items.
7. Mini Miracles:
Sundry manufacturers like General
Mills and Nabisco offer 100-calorie
treats, so you can have your pick of
everything from chocolate candy to
chocolate chip cookies. The party is
over when the bag is empty, which is
ideal for portion-control buffs. Hey,
you can’t eat what’s not there!
8. Be Fruitful:
Sometimes, it’s best to stick to
the basics. The natural flavor of a
red delicious apple is a great way to
satisfy sugar cravings. Mix it up and
indulge in a baked apple covered with
cinnamon. Or, make fresh apple juice.
Treat yourself to organic apples and
embrace the refreshing flavor. Apples
are perfect for travel, so keep one on
hand when you’re on the go.