Monday, 09 April 2012
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My Top 3 Fave "Healthy" Easter Candies!
I "hop" all you guys had a delicious Easter!If you're anything like me, then you totally appreciate how awesome Easter candy is. From the Reese's eggs to the Cadbury Creme eggs, there's literally something for every candy lover this season.
But in a world where being fit and healthy seems to be everyone's goal, is there really room for delicious Easter treats?
Fear not, fellow Healthkickers! With these 3 "healthy" candy alternatives, now you can indulge without feeling too guilty.
Jelly Beans: They may be small, but you can eat a handful of these and only take in 40 calories. Different brands obviously may have different calorie counts, but on average you can eat a plastic egg's worth of jelly beans for under 100 calories! And for a spin on the traditional jelly beans, try Starburst's awesome new jelly beans!
Sugar-Free Peeps: These "sweetened with Splenda" chicks are a re-vamped version of the traditional marshmallow treat! For anyone who is looking to cut out sugar from your diet, try this treat. While 20 calories per peep seems like a bit much, you're saving yourself the sugar while still satisfying your sweet tooth.
Gertrude Hawk's Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Meltaway Egg: What a long name for such a small treat! If you absolutely have to have a hunk of chocolate for your Easter celebration, try this festive sugar-free peanut butter egg. While the calorie count isn't listed, you can be assured that the sugar count is 0 grams.
Did you sacrifice calories for Easter candy yesterday? What's your favorite Easter candy? Are there any other healthy Easter candy alternatives?
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Sugar free peeps?
Sorry, but a lot of the artificial sugars have issues.
I had to stop using Splenda, and get violent headaches form Nutra-Sweet.
So if you want healthy, a tiny bit of real sugar is less dangerous, IMHO....
@galadrial@xanga - What about Stevia? I'm not trying to be snarky, I'm seriously asking.
(and I am in no way implying or assuming that Peeps uses anything near healthy in any incarnation of the products)
@VictrolaDoll@xanga - glad you asked!
Stevia seems to be fine...I've used a few versions of it without issue.
But I have not noticed it being used in commercial candies. It will be nice when it is!
Im sorry but did I just read "splenda" and "healthy alternative" together?
The only way those should be mentioned together is with an "IS NOT A" between them.
splenda = aspartame = formaldehyde
I use stevia instead of all those artificial substitutes (which are far worse then using plain old sugar in moderation anyway) .. now once I figure out how to swap stevia for sugar in my baking I can get rid of it all together.
@LadyGwenivere@xanga - Splenda is a combination sucralose, maltodextrin, and dextrose. It does not contain aspartame.
@lyrra_askavi@xanga - i suggest you do some more research. I have paperwork direct from the company. I did not say splenda contains aspartame, I said "spelnda = aspartame". all the manufacturers did was change a couple names in the ingredients of aspartame, and rename it spelnda. whatever way you look at it, the stuff is still toxic.
Just because things are sugar-free does not mean they're healthy.
@LadyGwenivere@xanga - I use Stevia as well, but in packet form, not liquid. I wonder what the difference in baking would be like.
@LadyGwenivere@xanga - Splenda does not equal aspartame. Look at the chemical structures. And speaking of research, try PubMed. Splenda and aspartame are not the same chemical, they are not the same thing, and they are not metabolized the same way. I'm not saying that Splenda does not have the potential to be dangerous but there is no research in humans that suggests it. There is, however, no long term research regarding it yet.
@destinationmoderation@xanga - i've tried it with baking a couple of times.... the results were so bad I had to throw it out... but apparently there is a brand out (Truvia or something?) that is made from Stevia but you can use it for baking.. Im not sure im brave enough to try it again =) I do use cane sugar or brown sugar instead of white sugar in most cases.
@lyrra_askavi@xanga - you have your opinion, I have mine. I do not agree with you but there is no reason for this conversation to continue.
@LadyGwenivere@xanga - Oh yeah, Truvia is actually what I use. I guess I just call it Stevia interchangeably sometimes.
Ahah, I get that Splenda isn't healthier... But it is sweeter so I like to use it.
I'm also on the ignorant side...
The jellybean thing is interesting, did not know that. (:
I like jellybeans. <3
I definitely DONT waste calories on Easter Candy... NOT AT ALL!
http://youtu.be/5d4W4szaFwY