Some foods taste too good to be good for you, but that doesn’t mean they’re totally forbidden. Here are some tips, courtesy of Ellie Krieger on foodnetwork.com:
Everyone loves cheese. It is delicious and it is packed with calcium and protein. But because it is loaded with saturated fat, it’s one of those foods to eat smartly.
For everyday use, choose reduced-fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, reduced-fat cheddar or low-fat cottage cheese.
When only the full-fat version of a cheese will satisfy, use the most flavorful variety you can find, like blue cheese, extra-sharp cheddar, feta and Parmesan, and use it sparingly.
Remember, with fantastic, full-flavor cheese, a little goes a long way.
Sweet satisfaction: When your sweet tooth is calling, try satisfying it with something healthy, like a few slices of sweet juicy mango, or sliced apple and pear made special with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
If it’s a cookie you crave, try a biscotti. It has fewer calories than most cookies.
If only chocolate will do, go for it. Just choose dark chocolate, which has the most antioxidants, and keep it to an ounce, about the size of three fingers.
