Are you currently being tempted by the chocolate-lined aisles in the supermarket? They are so bright and colorful; it is almost impossible to resist. The store owners certainly don’t make it easy for dieters to stick to their weight loss goals or maintain their weight. And, of course, it is hard enough to muster up the courage to say no to the good stuff in winter as it is. But the truth is, you can have your cake or chocolate, and eat it too, providing you make the right choices.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Options
You don’t have to entirely deprive yourself of chocolate, particularly when there are so many fantastic sugar-free chocolate options on the market today. As you know, when you have chocolate in the cupboard or the fridge, it is hard to put it out of the back of your mind. Ensuring that you only stock sugar-free chocolate in the house, reduces many of those cravings. Buy a box and plan to share them with a friend or loved one over a special meal. Remember to keep the focus on creating quality memories that are enhanced by the delicious food, rather than making the food the centerpiece of the event.
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Low-carb Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a delicious dessert option at Valentine’s Day especially as you can add a lovely variety of fruits to tie it in with the theme of the day. Consider making a low-carb cheesecake using low-fat cream cheese and sugar substitutes. You and your family may not even notice that you are sacrificing calories as many low-carb cheesecakes taste almost as good as the full-fat varieties. Many low-fat cheesecakes also opt for non-fat Greek yogurt as a special ingredient.
Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate is delicious; there is no point denying that. But dark chocolate, on the whole, is so much better for you because it contains more of the original cocoa bean and less sugar, cream and milk solids. Have a browse in your local health food stores and supermarkets and compare the brands on the shelves. The more cocoa, the better. Aim for a bar which has over 65% (or more) cacao to receive the most benefits from this decadent snack.
If you are struggling to find a healthy chocolate option, the team at Fit Medical Weight Loss highly recommend Amber Lyn Sugar-Free Belgium Chocolates. In fact, we love their chocolates so much, we even sell them directly from our offices. It makes a wonderful pick-me-up, particularly at Valentine’s Day, and it allows you to indulge just that little bit without the guilt. We all deserve a treat from time to time, and as Amber Lyn products are made from quality chocolate, you know you are satisfying your taste buds without compromising your diet.
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