Ten Must Haves in a Dieter’s Pantry

Staying on a diet is one of the toughest things to do.  Especially with all the tempting treats everywhere you look.  I have found ten low fat items that I keep in my home at all times.  These are staples to my low fat, low calorie diet.  Without them, I don’t believe my diet would survive.  If you are serious about looking for healthier alternatives in your diet, perhaps you should consider them as well.

•Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup:  When you have to have those pancakes, Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup will cut the calories in half and tastes just as yummy as the sugary version.

•Cheerios Cereal:  This classic favorite is just as good as it ever was.  With very little sugar and fat, it is a great breakfast food for the devout dieter.  Cut up a banana or throw in some berries for an added flavor.

•Fat Free Italian Dressing:  Fat free Italian Dressing is virtually calorie free as well, allowing you to be fairly liberal in its use.  It makes a great marinade for boneless, skinless chicken breast or tossed with fresh vegetables.

•Hostess 100 Calorie Pack Cakes and Muffins:  For your inevitable sweet tooth, these tasty mini-morsels give you just enough to curb your craving.

•I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray:  This spray butter has zero calories and it tastes just like butter.  You can use it on your toast, baked potato, vegetables or whatever you like.  It’s a perfect alternative to the fatty butter or margarine.

•Lay’s Light Potato Chips:  Here’s another great product with half the calories and fat but all of the flavor.  They taste just like regular potato chips.

•Nature’s Own Double Fiber Wheat Bread:  If you like wheat bread , then you will love this.  The name says it all.  It has double the fiber which means it has less fat and calories.  It tastes great too.

•Pam Cooking Spray:  This should be a staple in your home.  Use a few sprays anytime you use the skillet or baking sheet for a light tasty flavor and to keep food from sticking.

•Splenda Sugar Substitute:  It tastes just like sugar and is great for anything you would normally use sugar for, even baking.

•White Wheat Hamburger Buns:  With your extra lean ground beef and these buns, you can make a delicious low fat, low calorie hamburger or Sloppy Joe.   Serve it with Lay’s Light Potato Chips and you have the evening covered.

As I mentioned before, these are all staples in my home and maybe they should be in yours if you want to shed those extra pounds.  You won’t even notice the changes in your diet, but you will surely notice the changes in your waistline.