HEALTH

Healthy how-to: Fit treats into a balanced diet

Mar 12, 2019, 1:16 PM | Updated: 1:17 pm

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20:  FREDS at Barneys New York Cookies during Barneys New York celebrates th...

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: FREDS at Barneys New York Cookies during Barneys New York celebrates the launch of Barneys Home and Kids on October 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Barneys New York)

(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Barneys New York)

Salt Lake City, Utah — Utah is in a cookie craze right now. Businesses that deliver hot cookies to your door (with milk) are popping up all over the Wasatch Front. Here is what a registered dietician has to say about fitting these treats into a healthy, balanced diet.

Melanie Douglass, host of Really Healthy Podcast and registered dietician, said fitting these type of treats into your diet is all about your mindset and understanding portions.

A Dietician’s Treat

Douglass began the podcast episode with a story about treating herself to one (well, half) of the cookies in question.

Douglass admitted her first thought when she saw the cookies was, “I can’t have that,” but when she thought more about it she flipped her thinking too, “I can have this much.”

Instead of eating the whole cookie she broke it into fourths and ate a quarter of the cookie in the morning and a quarter in the afternoon. That is what she meant by portion control. 


MORE:


Mindset and Portion Control

Douglass said the most important part about treats is changing your mindset around them and not restricting yourself from having a cookie or slice of cake every now and again. When you tell yourself you can’t have it, it makes you want it more.

She reminded listeners that when you do have a treat, just remember to practice eating a healthy portion until you are satisfied rather than overeating. Those cookies delivered to your door typically have about as many calories as what you would normally eat in a meal, according to Douglass.

In conclusion, Douglass said to enjoy your treats, responsibly.

If you found this information helpful subscribe to Really Healthy wherever you get your podcasts or on the KSL Newsradio app.

Watch the full episode below.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Today’s Top Stories

Health

A new release from Intermountain Healthcare shows that younger adults are becoming more susceptible...

Waverly Golden

Younger adults are becoming more susceptible to strokes

A new release from Intermountain Healthcare shows that younger adults are becoming more susceptible to stroke.

11 months ago

Melissa Coleman crouches next to her husband, , Brad Coleman, of North Ogden, who sits in a wheelch...

Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com

Young stroke victim survives with quick, lifesaving treatment in northern Utah

After a 36-year-old man had a stroke, he and his wife say to be aware of the signs of stroke and that young people are also at risk.

11 months ago

(Canva)...

Michelle Lee

How, and why, a hobby can bring joy to your life

If it brings you pleasure, is meaningful, and you can do it regularly, you've got yourself a hobby! Here's why they can benefit us so much.

11 months ago

A new release from Intermountain Healthcare shows that younger adults are becoming more susceptible...

Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah clinics winning the fight against overprescribed antibiotics

Intermountain Health and the University of Utah found that urgent-care facilities were more likely to prescribe antibiotics as a quick, easy solution.

11 months ago

Utah Food Bank...

Allessandra Harris

Utah Food Bank aims to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ this summer

The Utah Food Bank is joining forces with the Letter Carriers Union to collect non-perishable food items for those in need.

11 months ago

...

LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

Armstrong had laid bare her struggles as a mother and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her site, Dooce.com, and on social media since 2001.

11 months ago

Sponsored Articles

close up of rose marvel saliva blooms in purple...

Shannon Cavalero

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Utah

The best drought tolerant plants for Utah can handle high elevations, alkaline soils, excessive exposure to wind, and use of secondary water.

Group of cheerful team members high fiving each other...

Visit Bear Lake

How To Plan a Business Retreat in Bear Lake This Spring

Are you wondering how to plan a business retreat this spring? Read our sample itinerary to plan a team getaway to Bear Lake.

Cheerful young woman writing an assignment while sitting at desk between two classmates during clas...

BYU EMBA at the Marriott School of Business

Hear it Firsthand: 6 Students Share Their Executive MBA Experience at BYU’s Marriott School of Business

The Executive MBA program at BYU offers great opportunities. Hear experiences straight from students enrolled in the program.

Skier being towed by a rider on a horse. Skijoring....

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking for a New Winter Activity? Try Skijoring in Bear Lake

Skijoring is when someone on skis is pulled by a horse, dog, animal, or motor vehicle. The driver leads the skiers through an obstacle course over jumps, hoops, and gates.

Banner with Cervical Cancer Awareness Realistic Ribbon...

Intermountain Health

Five Common Causes of Cervical Cancer – and What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health are working to educate women about cervical cancer.

Kid holding a cisco fish at winterfest...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Get Ready for Fun at the 2023 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

The Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is an annual weekend event jam-packed full of fun activities the whole family can enjoy.

Healthy how-to: Fit treats into a balanced diet