Navigating Candy Land : treats that won't ruin your diet
Totally can go for the gummy candy...
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We all learn from an early age that that candy is not a healthy part of the diet. Not only is made of empty calories, but it's bad for our teeth and may contain unhealthy saturated fats.<iframe id="ifr-frame1-300x250" height="1" border="0" src="/static/v/all/html/ad-ifr.html?id=frame1-300x250&ns=friendlyComm" frameBorder="0" width="1" scrolling="no"></iframe>
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However, most of us also have a hard time eliminating it from our lives completely. While candy is not a good snack choice, sometimes our cravings can get the best of us. When that happens, don't blow your diet entirely. Reach for one of these options instead:
- Miniature Peppermint Patties (one patty): 50 calories, 9 grams of sugar, 1 gram of fat
- Tootsie Roll Midgees (6 pieces): 140 calories, 20 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fat.
- Miniature Charleston Chew (1 bar) 160 calories, 21 grams of sugar, 4.5 grams of fat
- Junior Mints (1 box) 180 calories, 32 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fat.
When it comes to chocolate, try to choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate. Not only is dark chocolate lower in sugar, but it contains antioxidants that have been linked to many health benefits, including reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Aim for chocolate with at least 70 percent Cocoa.
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