How to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth without Junk Food

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We all get cravings for sweets, but many of us want to stay healthy. There's no need to go without sweets! Use the tips in this article to satisfy your cravings without packing on pounds.

Instructions

1. Drink fruit juice instead of soda. Some people drink soda to satisfy sweet cravings, but juice is much healthier, and tastes great.

2. Make ice pops by freezing fruit juice in an ice cube tray covered in plastic wrap. Push toothpicks through the plastic wrap into each cube area as sticks. This is really great for kids.

3. Chew sugar-free gum. Most sugar-free gum these days tastes sweet and good, and is much better for you than its sugar-laden counterparts.

4. Try flavored rice cakes instead of cookies. There are several flavors of crispy rice cakes and crackers these days that taste wonderful, satisfy your cravings, and are much healthier than cookies or cakes.

5. Try unsalted popcorn with a drizzling of honey or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. It's a sweet treat without a lot of calories or fat.

6. Eat fruit. Fruit is an excellent alternative to other sweets. You can eat the fruit raw, cooked, out of a can, or even dried. Depending on the tactile experience you're going for, there's almost always a fruit option that can satisfy. Dried fruit is a wonderful substitute for those who like to munch on candy.

7. Use Stevia instead of sugar. This super sweet herb was once hard to come by except at health food stores, but is currently gaining popularity. You can buy Truvia, which is a Stevia product that can be found at most supermarkets in the sugar aisle. It's healthier than regular sugar, and far sweeter, so you need less of it.