I don't recommend giving up sweets, unless you've just fallen madly in love, or have achieved the Total Zen State. Especially at this time of year. It's all well and good to extol the virtues of eating fruit instead, but the reality is that we're women, not saints.
There are times when even the most diet-conscious girl feels like the Cookie Monster on angel dust. No amount of dieting can ever completely cure the passionate and instant gratification of chocolate, candy, cake or pie. By using the Pink Patch and investigating some practical (and sweet!) alternatives, you can get better control of your sweet-tooth while you enjoy the holidays.
Note: Sorbet is fat-free, but contains a high mount of sugar (carbs). Nevertheless, it's still about a million times better for you that an iced buttercream gateau. It's a happy little medium between sticking-to-a-diet and bingeing. Think of it a your occasional (occasional = 1 pint lasts you at least a week) holiday indulgence.
Sweet Staples
- Fat-free, low sugar puddings
- Any fruit flavor sorbet
- Sugar-free hard candies
- Fat-free or low-fat frozen yogurt
- No-sugar-added Fudgesicles
- Frozen fruit
- Sugar-free Jello
Make It Sweeter
- Sugar-free chocolate syrup
- Cocoa powder
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Low-sugar jams and jellies
- Vanilla extract
- A good quality sugar substitute (like Splenda)*
*Remember, sugar substitutes are sweeter than real sugar. Use half the amount you'd like to, then add more to your taste.
For sheer desperation/cravings, I suggest one of the sweeter Luna bars. I'm actually against meal-replacement bars in general, because they tend to be really difficult to digest. However, if it'll keep you from eating 3 brownies, try the Chocolate Peppermint or Lemon Zest Luna Bar.
Fast + Luscious Dessert for Entertaining
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, topped with honey and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
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