Enjoying treats while trimming saturated fat
Does your mouth water for potato chips and french fries? Do you get starry-eyed for cake and ice cream? Does your heart race for muffins and cookies?
We all have our favorite treats! The key is to enjoy treats in moderation so you can stick to your health goals.
Stay in the Driver’s Seat
No food is off limits! Treats are a normal and important part of healthy eating. Pay attention to both how you eat your treats and how much you eat. That way you can savor your treats while you stay on track with your health goals.
Here is a list of popular treats and some proper portion sizes to keep that saturated fat at a healthier level.
Blueberry Muffins
- Good Portion: ½ muffin
- Total Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Calories: 180
- Total Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
Cheese Puffs
- Good Portion: 1 oz (about 13 puffs)
- Total Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Calories: 150
- Total Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Cheesecake
- Good Portion: ¼ slice
- Total Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Calories: 64
- Total Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
Chocolate Cake (without icing)
- Good Portion: ¼ slice
- Total Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Calories: 85
- Total Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Good Portion: 2 cookies (average size)
- Total Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Calories: 94
- Total Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
French Fries
- Good Portion: small size
- Total Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Calories: 230
- Total Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
Ice Cream
- Good Portion: ¼ cup
- Total Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Calories: 71
- Total Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
Potato Chips
- Good Portion: 1 oz (about 11 chips)
- Total Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Calories: 160
- Total Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
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