Treats

When we get the urge for a sugar kick, many of us crave something sweet or unhealthy. Biscuits, cakes and desserts are laden in both fat and calories so don’t make good friends for our hips or cholesterol. Cutting out treats completely is probably a no-no for most of us, but there are a few ways you can cheat your tastebuds so that you eat them less often.

• Swap sweets or chocolatefor the fruit bowl instead. Fruit such as grapes, raisins and tangerines, or even dried fruit, are all sweet tasting but with much fewer calories. You can satisfy your craving and keep your scales happy too.
• Instead of drinking coffee in your mid-morning break, try fruit smoothies using your favourite fruits. This will count towards your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and makes for a really delicious, filling snack.
• Swap coffee, tea and fizzy drinks for water. A nice cool glass of water will keep you refreshed and hydrated. Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to flush your body of toxins and keep your skin glowing.
• To cut down on even more calories, leave out the sugaror use sweeteners that can be lower in calories.

The good news is you’re not alone when it comes to feeding a sweet tooth. There are low calorie versions of our favourite treats widely available, from reduced fa chocolate biscuits to low calorie wine. Here are a few more options: