You could try this

Instead of             Try

Soda                     sparkling water or 100 fruit juice

Juice drinks           part juice, part water


Sweeteners in ceral    fruit toppings

candy bars                 fruit, yogurt, nuts

ice cream                   Gelato

french fries              Sweet Potato fries

butter on bread         dipping bread in olive oil


white bread                100 percent whole grain

beef burger                 veggie, fish, ground turkey

Salad dressing           lemon juice, olive oil, home made dressing

enriched pasta             Whole grain

sour cream                plain yogurt

mashed potato with gravy     Broccoli and home made cheese sauce

These changes are second nature to our family. Although we do not eat alot of bread I put the olive oil idea on there. We made taco's one day and Simplicity said hey mom where is the yogurt instead of sour cream!!! So these changes are very easy.

Dr. Sears Gelato-like desert

Place a 6-8 ounce container of your favorite fruit and yogurt in the freezer for 45 minutes. Presto you have a quick gelato-like dessert. I plan to mix this in the blender or food processor.

Special Additions
almonds
fruit toppings

We really respect everything Dr.Sears has on recipes and nutrition advice.
Although I do not have a picture yet. This is a dessert we plan to try for Patience. A dessert that has no guilt without the sugar, eggs, cream the traditional gelato has in it.