5. Not all treats are created equal
If you’re craving a candy bar, don’t opt for that first one that comes to hand. Instead, you should really ask yourself if there’s a healthier option (there usually is). For example, a protein or granola bar that’s chocolate-based, high in fiber and other healthy nutrients, and low in net sugars and carbohydrates, will still fill your craving.
However, just be sure to check the labels—particularly looking for hidden sources of sugar—before picking the winner, says Jackie Newgent, RD, a registered dietitian and a chef instructor with the recreational division of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
