Our favorite way to satisfy a sweet tooth is to eat a wide variety of fruit. Of course, it's also the healthiest way.Fruit is so delicious, plus it's low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. If you feel that fruit is not sweet enough for you, it's probably because your taste buds are used to sugar and/or artificial sweeteners.
We suggest you do an experiment: Cut out all added sugars & artificial sweeteners for a week. Then, notice how incredibly sweet & delicious an orange (or any fruit you choose) is.
If you eat your fruit with a little bit of protein then it will satisfy you, keep your blood sugar balanced, and sustain you until your next meal.
Some good choices for protein include:
- Raw, unsalted nuts & seeds: almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- Plain, low-fat or nonfat dairy products: light string cheese, cottage cheese, Greek-style yogurt (higher in protein than regular yogurt)
- Nut butters: almond butter, peanut butter
Share your ideas with us or ask a question about satisfying your sweet tooth.
When I started boot camp January 2008, I would have a fruit once a month...if that. Elaine encouraged me to try a different fruit each week. I started slowly adding fruit to my daily diet and it really took me a while to enjoy it. At first it was challenging and I did it because Elaine was checking my nutrition journal. ;-) Eventually, my taste buds changed and miraculously I found myself craving fruits. It been a great alternative to help satisfy my sweet tooth. I love cold melons & mangos, especially in the summer time. Lately, I’ve been having dates with my tea at nights as an alternative to the cookies I would’ve had in the past.
ReplyDeleteHi Gayane, I remember when you didn't like fruit at all! You've come a long way! Thanks for sharing your story.
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