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Being a sugar junkie for a long time I’ve got to admin – damn, sugar is good. Sometimes I get those super-bad sugar craving when nearly anything that puts an extra on you looks yummy – let it be a chocolate bar, a piece of cake or anything else from that sort.
Trying to get into shape is never easy, and this time is not an exception either. To get rid of a habit of consuming foods that are both unhealthy and do not bring any benefit for my body (but pleasure) I decided to make a short list of things that I do allow myself to eat (under some limitations, of course) and that you, too, can enjoy as you’re having a “sweet tooth” craving:
Dates
Rich in antioxidants, soft and juicy. Also, full of calories, so make sure not to indulge fully. 4-5 dates a day should be enough. Sweet, slightly mushy texture will please your taste buds and will satisfy your appetite nicely.
Dried mango
Compared to regular mango fruit, dried mango is much more concentrated in calories and carbohydrates - 1/3 cup of dried mango contains around 160 calories. They are, however, full of vitamin A, contain a small amount of calcium and iron, plus are sweet and nutritious.
Nuts
Nuts, or particularly almonds, contain a number of beneficial nutrients - fiber, protein (6 grams in a small handful!), vitamin E and magnesium. Almond-rich diet is also said to reduce cholesterol. A nice healthy snack, especially as you're on-the-go. Pistachios, for example, are said to improve the risk of getting a heart disease, plus may help reduce the rise in blood sugar after a meal.
Dried plums
They help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, and protect against cardiovascular diseases. Nice, chewy texture lets you enjoy the taste to the max.
Home-made granola bars
Easy, tasty and fulfilling. I normally mix oats along with chopped nuts, dried berries and seeds (in particular –pumpkin seeds) along with a small amount of agave or date syrup. All you’ve got to do is to roll them, press and let them cool!
Day 15 completed: biked to work (5km in total), had three healthy meals, didn’t give in and didn’t eat unhealthy snacks and will go for a short run later on today.
Trying to get into shape is never easy, and this time is not an exception either. To get rid of a habit of consuming foods that are both unhealthy and do not bring any benefit for my body (but pleasure) I decided to make a short list of things that I do allow myself to eat (under some limitations, of course) and that you, too, can enjoy as you’re having a “sweet tooth” craving:
Dates
Rich in antioxidants, soft and juicy. Also, full of calories, so make sure not to indulge fully. 4-5 dates a day should be enough. Sweet, slightly mushy texture will please your taste buds and will satisfy your appetite nicely.
Dried mango
Compared to regular mango fruit, dried mango is much more concentrated in calories and carbohydrates - 1/3 cup of dried mango contains around 160 calories. They are, however, full of vitamin A, contain a small amount of calcium and iron, plus are sweet and nutritious.
Nuts
Nuts, or particularly almonds, contain a number of beneficial nutrients - fiber, protein (6 grams in a small handful!), vitamin E and magnesium. Almond-rich diet is also said to reduce cholesterol. A nice healthy snack, especially as you're on-the-go. Pistachios, for example, are said to improve the risk of getting a heart disease, plus may help reduce the rise in blood sugar after a meal.
Dried plums
They help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, and protect against cardiovascular diseases. Nice, chewy texture lets you enjoy the taste to the max.
Home-made granola bars
Easy, tasty and fulfilling. I normally mix oats along with chopped nuts, dried berries and seeds (in particular –pumpkin seeds) along with a small amount of agave or date syrup. All you’ve got to do is to roll them, press and let them cool!
Day 15 completed: biked to work (5km in total), had three healthy meals, didn’t give in and didn’t eat unhealthy snacks and will go for a short run later on today.