Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth Healthier options for your cravings Updated: 5/26/2008 10:00:13 AM Print Article Email Article           (HealthDay News) -- Dieting doesn't mean that you have to completely give up desserts. It just means that you should opt for healthier alternatives. The American Diabetes Association offers these dessert options when you're dieting or trying to watch your sugar and fat intake: Try fresh or dried fruits to soothe your sweet tooth. Have only a small portion of one of your favorite desserts. When ordering at a restaurant, choose a dessert to share with the people accompanying you. When baking, reduce the amount of fat and sugar you use in your recipes. Choose low-fat and low-sugar alternatives to your favorite desserts. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings and benefits offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Health Tip: Getting Calcium If You're La... Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on Wha... Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness... Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacatio... Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Migh... Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tast... 'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat ... Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight L... Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas ... Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Foll... Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weig... Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed ...

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