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1 5 Healthy Snacks to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
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2 Weigh In: How to Combat a Midnight Sweet Tooth?
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3 You Asked: Eating Sweets After Dinner
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4 Tame Your Sweet Tooth With These Tips to Cut Back on Sugar
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5 Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With These 200 Calorie Snacks
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6 Do You Save Room For Dessert?
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7 Sweet Treats With a Healthy Twist
When I get a craving it's hard to curb, and over the years I've learned that if I constantly ignore my cravings I feel cheated. Instead of depriving myself or always giving into a decadent dessert, I've found healthy substitutions. Whenever my sweet tooth kicks in I reach for one of these go-to snacks. They're all totally satisfying but much healthier than a cupcake or Twinkie. Try one the next Read more
I know that eating too much refined sugar increases my risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke, but it's so hard to resist sweet treats. If you have a hard time saying no to all things sugar-sweetened and chocolate-covered, here are some ways you can cut down on the white stuff. Don't go cold turkey. This plan usually backfires and you end up missing the sweet Read more
Who says your sweet tooth can't work in your favor? Here are five treats that'll satisfy your cravings and also provide some benefits to your body. Source: Thinkstock Read more
When going out to dinner, I specifically don't stuff myself silly so I can save room for a few bites of dessert. My hubby also has a big sweet tooth, but he has a much bigger appetite for deliciously savory foods. He always downs his meal without thinking twice, and feels too engorged to order a dessert to share. So when I get home, I have a few bites of ice cream or a piece of dark chocolate. Read more
If you're a runner, or have ever trained for a marathon, maybe you can offer some suggestions for FitSugar reader lroselei. I'm a runner and am in pre-training to run a marathon. Just building my base runs. So all is good, however TWICE ALREADY I'VE GOTTEN UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND EATEN SWEET THINGS! I don't know what's going on. I am eating complex carbs and veggies and protein, lots Read more
Some days I crave salty snacks and some days I want a little something sweet. The problem with sweet treats is that they tend to be high in calories, so here are five snacks under 200 calories that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Read more
You're asking and I'm answering . . . Dear FitSugar, During the holidays, I got into the habit of eating dessert after dinner. I crave sweets at night and I can tell that I've gained a couple pounds, but I can't seem to help myself. How can I break this habit without feeling like I'm on a diet or denying myself? —Got a Sweet Tooth Tori I totally feel your pain. There's nothing wrong with having Read more
There is little that compares to the beauty and simplicity of a creamy, ripe avocado. And lucky for us, they're currently in season! Early Spanish explorers discovered the Aztecs enjoying all the benefits of avocados — both as a food and an aphrodisiac. Except for the few states where they commonly grow, most states of the country shied away from this racy fruit until the 1950s. There are tons Read more
Poor beans. Many people pass them up because they're not a fan of the squishy texture or their gaseous repercussions. But these inexpensive magical legumes are so healthy for you, between their fiber, protein, and iron content, everyone should include them in their diet. If you're having trouble stomaching a bowl of beans, you can still reap the healthy benefits without your taste buds even Read more
In order to lose weight, eating low-calorie protein is a must. Protein offers sustained energy, satiates your hunger, and curbs sugar cravings. After you eat a protein-packed food, you feel so satisfied you don't have the urge to reach for extra bites, and this translates to weight loss. Choosing low-calorie, low-fat protein sources is a must and while Greek yogurt has gained a lot of Read more
