However, these simple tips can surely help satisfy your sweet cravings!
1. Pick the ones made from dry fruits
Dry fruits such as raisins, prunes, figs and dates are your best bet when wanting to satisfy those pangs of midnight dessert cravings. These are not only natural sources of sweetness but also contain many essential nutrients.
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2. Control the portion size while eating
Having a dessert you love so much, is ok sometimes. However, only eat it as a means to satisfy the craving, may be only a bite or two. Practise eating in moderation so as to not affect your weight loss goals.
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3. Share dessert portions when out
Once in a while, you can order your favorite dessert but don't forget to share it with everyone on the table so as to keep a tab on how much you eat. In line with previous point, remember to eat moderation only as way to satisfy your craving or as a change of taste.
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4. Save your dessert quota for special occasions
This can't be more obvious! You'd like to eat that "one allowed" piece of cake on your birthday or anniversary (or some other special festival day), isn't it?
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5. Include that tinge of 'sweetness' in your tea/coffee
For a change of taste, you can add sweetness to your usual cuppa of tea/coffee with a controlled hint of honey or jaggery.
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6. Make low-calorie, healthy dessert at home
Be extra careful with this one to make only those ones which are less in calories such as freshly made 'kheer' or adding fruits to a cup of yoghurt. Here's one such recipe to get started.
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So Yes, now you can cut the cake and eat it too,
from this April Fool's day
Stay light, be merry, have a laugh or two today. That's still the best healthy 'thing' you can do.
