WhEn CrAvInGs AtTaCk!!!!!!

Stressed? Anxious? Need a quick sugar fix? I have put together 9 crave-lovin' snacks for you to have in moderation: And remember, don't beat yourself up if you just need that extra M&M, it's okay!

1. Sugar-Free Gum

 

If you get the urge for a sugary snack halfway through your day, reach for a stick of sugarfree gum. Studies show that chewing gum reduces cravings and helps prevent you from snacking. Gum comes in a variety of flavors and most sugarfree varieties contain only 5 calories per stick.

2. Sugar-Free Jelly Beans 

Jelly beans are a great snack any time of the year. Thanks to the emergence of gourmet jelly bean companies, you can find this low calorie treat in a variety of flavors. Each bean contains only about 2 calories. So you can enjoy a healthy handful of these flavorful candies for only 80 calories.

3. Peppermint Patties

Most chocolate bars contain close to 300 calories a piece. If you love chocolate but are looking to cut calories, try eating a Peppermint Patty. These minty snacks have a rich chocolate taste with only half the calories of a traditional candy bar.

4. Licorice

Licorice twists are a tasty option if you want a sweet treat that won't pack on the pounds. Four pieces contain about 120 calories.

5. Sugar-Free Hard Candy

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ZERO CALORIES!

Sucking on a couple of pieces of sugar-free hard candy can take the edge off of your sugar cravings without adding inches to your waistline. Four Jolly Ranchers fruit candies have about 35 calories. Sugar-free Werther's Original candies have about 40 calories per serving (5 candies).

6. Sugar-Free Mints

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 Mints are a great low-cal option for a calorie conscious candy lover. The longer you suck on these lite snacks, the less likely you will be to indulge in unhealthy snacking.

7. 100 Calorie Packs

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If you are just looking for a taste of something sweet, pick up a 100 calorie pack of your favorite candy bars. By using these individually packaged bags of goodies, you'll be able to control your sugar addiction by eating your favorite sweets in moderation. Hershey's and other companies sell cookies or wafers that use the flavors of their popular candy bars but contain half the fat. They are a good alternative to  traditional candy bars.

8. Sweedish Fish

Have 19 for 140 calories, and your sweet tooth will be gone! (Choose the small ones so you can have more and takes longer to eat!).

9. Dried Cranberries/Raisins

Dried cranberries taste as good as anything you will find in the candy aisle, plus they are high in dietary fiber and contain about 120 calories per serving. But these small snacks have a ton of sugar. Therefore, it's best to eat in moderation. Have 1 Tbsp for 20-30calories!