Eat candy not to gain excess weight

Dieting is never easy. Although it is difficult to track statistically the percentage of dieters who succeed in keeping the weight off, clinical psychologist Lavinia Rodriguez, a specialist in weight management, in an article for TampaBay.com, estimates that the rate of failure is around 90 percent. One of Rodriguez' biggest criticisms of too-strict diet plans, those most likely to result in failure, is that they eliminate certain types of food completely, and that these foods are usually your favorites. If you love eating candy, but need to lose weight, do not fear, there are still ways you can incorporate your favorite treat into your diet.Indulge in sugar-free candy for a low-calorie treat. Be aware, however, that low-calorie does not mean no-calorie, and that not all sugar-free candies are created equal. While two pieces of Eclipse sugar-free spearmint gum are a mere 5 calories, one Dove dark chocolate sugar-free chocolate creme is 38 calories.
Look for sugar-free candies made with xylitol if you are concerned about dental health as well as weight loss. Regular consumption of xylitol-sweetened candies reduces the formation of cavities in both children and adults.Eat a little dark chocolate every day. Not only will the dark chocolate satisfy your craving for something sweet, it will also provide other health benefits. Dark chocolate has been shown to reduce anxiety, decrease blood pressure and has a beneficial effect on metabolism. A 2009 study by the Nestle Institute found that consumption of 40g of dark chocolate every day for two weeks resulted in significant metabolic changes, although it is still unknown as to whether those changes can lead to weight loss.