We all crave foods that we know are bad for us. For most of these foods and snacks, there are healthy and delicious alternatives. Here are some of my favorites--
If you’re craving: Potato chips
Try: Quaker rice cakes
These lightly salted rice cakes contain 35 calories each, making it possible to eat two and still be under half the amount of calories found in a standard bag of potato chips. They’re gluten free and don’t contain any of the added preservatives that most chips do. You’ll get your salt fix without the harmful ingredients and extra calories that are found in potato chips.
If you're craving: Hot fudge sundae
Try: Frozen chocolate banana
Frozen chocolate bananas are great because they satisfy both
your craving for chocolate and for ice cream. The chocolate is enough without
going overboard and the frozen banana tastes just like banana ice cream. You
can make it replicate a sundae even more so my adding toppings like sprinkles
or nuts.
If you're craving: A glass of soda
Try: A cup of green tea
Soda is one of the worst
things you can put into your body if you’re trying to be healthy, due to the
empty calories and high sugar content. Instead, go for all-natural green tea. If you substitute 1-2 cups of green tea for one can of soda, you'll save 50,000 calories over the span of a year. And if you don’t like hot tea, add some ice and you have yourself some iced tea to
kick that soda craving.
If you're craving: Spinach dip
Try: Trader Joe's spinach & kale greek yogurt dip
This stuff is incredibly delicious. At 30 calories per
serving, this dip contains half the calories and fat found in traditional
spinach dip. Even though this is branded as “reduced guilt”, it packs a flavor
punch with the greek yogurt and great texture with the addition of kale. This
has quickly become one of my favorite dips!
If you're craving: A bagel
Try: Bagel thins
If you know me, you know I’m an absolute bagel fanatic—so I
was relieved to find these bagel thins. At 110 calories for each thin, that is
around 1/3 less calories than your average bagel. Pair it with low fat cream
cheese and you have the perfect answer to your bagel craving for less than 200
calories.
Happy snacking! :)
xoxo Erica
