Healthy ways to indulge in sweet treats
Sweet temptations
Shunning your favourite sweet treats in an effort to lose weight is a recipe for disaster, and it's usually when over-indulging happens.
We all have our cravings and things we can't imagine living without â and we shouldn't have to. You can still âhave your cake and eat itâ and cut calories at the same time, you just need to be smart about it.
Moderation is key
Give these tips a try the next time you're in the mood for something sweet...
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Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of an entire box.
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Make your own ice-cream and control the sugar content.
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Skewer pineapple pieces and roll them in spices for a sweet and tangy treat!
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Mash a banana and mix in a teaspoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of cocoa powder for a mini chocolate dessert.
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Enjoy half a cup of plain yoghurt, honey, and almonds.
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