using them. But don’t lull yourself into thinking you can eat more of other foods because you’ve downed a diet soft drink or put artificial sweetener in your coffee.
6. Less is more.
A piece of Godiva a day is better than a bag of Hershey’s kisses every other day. If you can get into the habit of having a little of your favorite sweet thing every day, you may be less likely to “lose control” and work your way through the candy counter. And some dietitians suggest going for flavor density — you may find you get more pleasure out of a piece of higher quality chocolate.
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7. Wait five minutes and see if the craving passes.
If it doesn’t, have a single serving of what you want, instead of a “healthy substitute.” Karen Miller Kovach, registered dietitian and chief scientist for WW (formerly Weight Watchers International) says, “Substitutions don’t work. If you really want ice cream, you’re better off having a little ice cream than three pounds of carrot sticks.”
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8. Eat appropriate foods at appropriate times.
Have your dessert for dessert, not for lunch or breakfast. You are less likely to go overboard when you have a full meal in your stomach. As Morgan says, “The best defense against overeating is eating.”
9. Demystify sugar.
It isn’t evil. It isn’t your friend. “From a nutritional point of view, be aware that when you’re eating sugar, you’re getting calories and not much else,” Kovach adds. “There aren’t many virtues associated with sugar. But you don’t have to avoid it like the plague.”