Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth
Dieting doesn't mean that you have to completely give up desserts. It just means that you should opt for healthier alternatives.
The American Diabetes Association offers these dessert options when you're dieting or trying to watch your sugar and fat intake:
* Try fresh or dried fruits to soothe your sweet tooth.
* Have only a small portion of one of your favorite desserts.
* When ordering at a restaurant, choose a dessert to share with the people accompanying you.
* When baking, reduce the amount of fat and sugar you use in your recipes.
* Choose low-fat and low-sugar alternatives to your favorite desserts.
Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch
Packing a lunch made at home may seem like a good way to save money and calories, but even homemade sandwiches can contribute to a bulging waistline.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to limit calories when making sandwiches:
* Choose low-fat or fat-free lunch meats and cheeses, or stick to lean meats such as chicken or turkey. Try using veggie patties or veggie hot dogs.
* Make a sandwich or a pita stuffed with fresh vegetables, low-fat cheese, and a fat-free condiment such as mustard.
* Try using all-natural or reduced-fat peanut butter.
* Instead of chips, pack carrot sticks, celery or other crunchy veggies to go with your sandwich.
* Use low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise when making chicken or tuna salad sandwiches.
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