If you are trying to lose weight, or just to live a healthier lifestyle, you may think that you have to give up those sweet treats you love so much. But there is a way to have your cake and eat it too. All you need is to replace those high fat, high calorie, sugar-filled desserts with equally tasty, but healthier, options.
Love chocolate? Beat the craving by melting a small handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzling it over fresh banana slices. For something more filling, such as for breakfast, add in some non-fat vanilla yogurt.
Love cheesecake? Skip the high fat version, and make something a little simpler and healthier. Take a graham cracker and spread on some low-fat or fat-free cream cheese. To make it a little sweeter, add some melted chocolate, some fruit, or even some jam.
Love chocolate-covered strawberries? Replace the usual white or milk chocolate with dark chocolate. Not only will you need less for flavor, but you will be picking the option that is healthier for the heart. Dark chocolate in small amounts in well known for being great for you, especially if you have heart conditions.