Cupcakes

Today is about treating yourself to sweet treats.

I happen to love a certain cupcake food truck that comes to visit near my work once a week.  In treatment, they made us take dessert once a week as part of lunch.  This always seemed ironic to me or the fact that I could substitute Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for meal choices.  But eventually, I learned that just like any other food, if I eat it in moderation, it is ok.  All food fits in somewhere.  What does an 2 normal Oatmeal Cookies exchange for you ask?  1 Grain and 1 Fat.  Well that is just one less teaspoon of butter and one less helping of starch in my meal or replacing a roll with butter. 

So next time you crave a little something sweet, think through the ingredients, what can it replace in your meal plan?  If it can't replace something, think about how often you indulge in it, every so it is ok to have that piece of cake.  Just don't make three pieces or 3 cupcakes like I use to.