Does a sugary treat “ruin your diet”?
How many times have we heard someone say, “I just ate a cookie and I ruined my diet”? “I just ate a piece of chocolate cake and I ruined my diet.” Does one sugary dessert “ruin our diet”? Hardly, yet so many people have the misconception they can’t enjoy a dessert or some sugary snack as it has dire consequences for “their diet”. So what is the real story? According to most nutritionists, it is our overall diet that we eat day in and day out that is important. Some things to ask yourself? Did I eat breakfast? Did I eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables today? Did I eat some whole grains today? Did my meals follow the MyPlate food plan? If so, you actually have a pretty good diet. Focus on getting the nutrients you need by eating healthy overall. If you answered the questions, YES, then you probably have a pretty good overall diet. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic...