One of the tricks to keeping our sanity while trying to lose a few pounds is finding healthier substitutes for the foods that made us chubby in the first place.
I ran across this Craving 911 tool over at the Good Housekeeping site that offers healthier alternatives for the “bad stuff” you might be craving. It doesn't have a TON of options, but it's kind of fun.
For example, I have really been craving an apple pie lately (yes, I said “an apple pie” not “a piece of apple pie”), so I selected “apple pie” from the drop-down menu and was given this alternative:
Cinnamon Apple Delight
Cinnamon Apple Delight
Core a cooking apple (about 6 ounces), and peel one third of the way. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. Cook in the microwave, covered, on medium-high (70% power) for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender.
Apple Pie: 295 calories and 14 grams of fat
Cinnamon Apple Delight: 115 calories, less than 1 g fat
Savings: 180 calories and 13 grams of fat
Cool. That’ll work. But maybe I’ll crumble a Vanilla Wafer over the top.
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I am going to have to go and check out that site!
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That sounds like a delicious alternative. I'm not an apple pie fan, but this would be great for a breakfast choice I'm thinking.
oh yay, what a great tool. i can't wait to check it out!
That....looks....AMAZING!!!
You made me LOL about the vanilla wafer. That's what I would do, too. But I'd probably crumble an oreo or the most unhealthy cookie I could find. :)
That does sound like a good alternative to pie. Yum!
Sounds really good, but I want to know if it worked. :) And did you add whipped cream to the top?
I need a snack now. That looks soooooo good!
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I'll have to stop by this website. I am notorious around my house for having cravings. My husband says I spend entirely too much time thinking about food!
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