Do I have to give up dessert?

Not entirely. As long as you are eating a healthy diet, a little sweet treat now and then is OK. Just remember...

• Eat sweets in moderation. Buy the smallest serving size possible, so you won't be tempted by lots of leftovers. At a restaurant, split dessert with another person (or several people).


• Enjoy an occasional small dessert at the end of a meal, after you have satisfied your hunger. That way, you are less likely to overindulge.


• Sometimes a piece of fruit really will satisfy your sweet tooth. Try it!


• If you really need to give in to that chocolate craving, get the good stuff (whatever you consider to be the best). Don't waste an indulgence on bad chocolate.

Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate
(3.5 oz; 70% or 85% cacao content)
$2.99 at Publix

This chocolate has a rich, intense chocolate flavor and a smooth, velvety texture. It is truly indulgent!

The high cacao content means that these bars contain less sugar than a typical milk chocolate bar; however, it also means that they contain more cocoa butter (fat).

These are NOT single-serving bars. Think of one bar as about 8 servings, and limit yourself to a couple of squares per day. If you find an open bar of chocolate too tempting to resist, but you still need a chocolate fix, you might want to try individually wrapped chocolates.