We all love our treats now and then. Finishing a meal with dessert or indulging in something sweet with a cup of coffee can be one of the greatest pleasures. But it's also easy to see that many of the treats we love are not great to have all the time. As much as you might love to survive on chocolate cake, it's not going to give you all of the nutrition that you need. If you're trying to be healthier, your favorite treats can be a bit of a stumbling block. It's hard to avoid them, but you don't necessarily have to give them up. There are ways to still enjoy treats in a healthier way.
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Look for More Nutritious Options
If you like snacking on something sweet, one way to make your snacks healthier is to seek out more nutritious options. Instead of cake or cookies, you can focus on trying to snack on fruit. Fruit might still have sugar in it, but it also has other vitamins and nutrients that will be good for you. Consider looking for treat options that have less fat or sugar, or that can be part of a healthy and balanced diet. Something as simple as dipping fruit into yogurt can be tasty and nutritious.
Make It Yourself
Do you really know what's in the desserts and snacks you buy in stores? When you make something at home, you can make sure you know exactly what goes into it. Even if you're still making something like a cake with a lot of fat and sugar in it, you can avoid the need for preservatives or other unwanted ingredients. If you want a healthier ice cream alternative, check out this delicious strawberry ice cream recipe at theendlessmeal.com. When you make ice cream at home, you can make sure there's nothing nasty in it, and it's made from all-natural ingredients.
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Control Your Portions
Portion size can be a big challenge for some people. There's nothing you ever really need to deny yourself, but it is important to watch home much and how often you eat any particular treat. If you want to cut back on having too many sugary or fatty treats, try simply serving yourself a smaller portion size or sharing with someone else. Make your slice of cake smaller or have only a handful of nuts instead of half the bag.
Take Your Time to Enjoy
Another way to make your treats healthier is to take the time to really enjoy them. Avoid looking down at your plate to realize you ate everything in just a minute. See if you can slow down your eating and really enjoy every bite. This mindful way of eating can help to improve your digestion because you're not eating too fast. It will also allow you to appreciate everything you're eating so that you get more from it.
By making your treats healthier, you can make them part of a balanced diet and won't have to deny yourself your favorite things.
