Healthy Living & Prevention in El Paso

Breadcrumbs

Ice cream envy? Try this! (and other sweet substitutions)

Ice cream envy? Try this! (and other sweet substitutions)

24 Jul 2025 by Ted Escobedo   1 min read

It’s summertime and nothing screams summer like ice cream. But, if you are watching your weight, ice cream can be a real diet buster. Greek yogurt might become your go-to cool snack. Plain Greek yogurt provides a creamy base and protein, while honey adds natural sweetness.
Here are some other substitutions to satisfy your sweet tooth:
• Nut butters like peanut butter, when paired with apple slices or celery, can satisfy a sweet and salty craving.
• Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) is rich in antioxidants and can satisfy a chocolate craving in moderation.
• Baked fruit: Baked apples or pears with cinnamon can be a warm and comforting sweet treat.
• Homemade smoothies: Blend fruits, yogurt, and other healthy ingredients for a customizable and satisfying sweet drink.

About Us

Living a healthier life is a goal that we all strive for but often need encouragement accomplishing. Keeping track of nutrition, exercise, inner happiness and the latest healthy living information may be a time-consuming task. Having some friendly advice at your disposal, whenever and wherever you need it, makes it easier and more fun. With just a click, good2knowelpaso.org is filled with tips, tricks, recipes and personal stories that will inspire you on your journey to wellness. We strive to offer you information and advice that you can immediately incorporate into your life. Think of us as your source for intel on living well!

Good2knowelpaso.org is an initiative of the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest blog posts!

Contact Us

Rio Grande Cancer Foundation
616 N. Virginia St., Ste D
El Paso, TX 79902


Phone: (915) 562-7660
Email: