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 There's no reason to put your weight-loss and diet plans on hold if you follow the tempting aromas into your favorite bakery shop. And you don't have to forsake your waistline when the candy counter beckons.
But you do have to make lower-calorie choices. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, here are some nifty substitutions for your favorite baked goods and candy. | If you usually buy: | Try these: | | - Croissants, brioches, etc.
- Donuts, sweet rolls, muffins, scones, or pastries
- Party crackers
- Cake (pound, chocolate or yellow)
- Cookies
| - Hard french rolls or soft brown ‘n serve rolls
- English muffins, bagels, reduced fat or fat-free muffins or scones
- Low-fat crackers (choose lower in sodium)
- Saltine or soda crackers (choose lower in sodium)
- Cake (angel food, white, or gingerbread)
- Fat-free or reduced fat cookies (graham crackers, ginger snaps, or fig bars, compare calorie level)
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| If you usually buy: | Try these: | | - Nuts
- Ice cream, for example, cones or bars
- Custards or puddings (made with whole milk)
| - Popcorn (air-popped or light microwave), fruits, vegetables
- Frozen yogurt, frozen fruit, or chocolate pudding bars
- Puddings (made with fat-free milk)
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