Healthy Desserts!

For several reasons, I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately. The changing of seasons from winter to spring always makes me reach for the apples over the brownies (bikini season is almost upon us!), and I’ve been doing a lot of research on nutrition in the past few months. I’m slowly weaning out many processed foods, and I’m beginning with all frozen meals. Lean Cuisines, while giving you perfect portions and low calorie options are packed full of sodium, and the chicken they serve is not real chicken (Gross!). Knowing this, the idea of a Lean Cuisine makes me queasy. I’m trying my hardest to only eat the real deal. Grilled chicken only (no more red meat), fresh fruits and veggies, and the occasional bowl of wheat pasta – Unless it’s natural, I’m trying not to eat it. My body feels a million times better when I eat right. I have more energy and a happier attitude. It’s a win – win situation.

Now that I’ve shared with all of you my healthy eating ambitions, let me inform you that I also have the biggest sweet tooth ever. It took all the willpower I had to turn down cookies today for my last day of class. (They were freshly baked and warm too!) I just couldn’t cancel out all of the hard work that went into my run this morning – but I literally had a debate in my head (What’s one cookie, right?). I’m always eager to discover new hot spots that both curb my cravings and leave me feeling like I didn’t destroy three days of intense cardio in one sitting. Today I discovered such a spot.

My roommates have been raving about Red Mango – a frozen yogurt café. It serves non-fat, all natural, gluten-free (For B!) frozen yogurt. If that information doesn't send you running to the one nearest to you, there is more. They have an array of sides, many of them fruit such as berries, bananas, peaches, and pineapples to add to your delicious dessert. I may never eat fake ice cream anywhere else. I also checked locations: They are in Manhattan – can this get any better?

This evening, I ordered the regular size (which is plenty!), original flavor (tastes just like soft serve vanilla) frozen yogurt with strawberries and pineapples. The only negative is that each side is 50 cents, so my fruit cost me an extra dollar, but I still feel it was worth it. All together it came to $4.75. I personally don’t find that to be an unreasonable amount of money for dessert. The great taste and the healthy feeling afterwards made it worth the trip. I may go back tomorrow! If you have a Red Mango located near you check it out and tell me your thoughts!

Peace and Love All <3