Here’s why you don’t have to ditch pudding to stay on your healthy eating plan
This is how you can still say yes to pudding.
Here’s a festive brain teaser straight out of a Christmas cracker: what’s decadently delicious, yet low in calories *and* fits in your bag?
That would be a pot of Hartley’s 10 Cal, of course.
And those little pots of joy are also the reason you can continue to say yes to pudding even if you’re on a healthy plan. If you wanted a win-win, this is it.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the period when you’ll be bombarded with boring messages of restriction and restraint. But, we’re here to tell you, dear reader, that you don’t need to throw the pudding out with the washing-up water, even if you’re on a ‘new year new you’ mission.
These jelly pots may be the secret weapon in achieving your goals in 2024, whatever that may be – whether you’re looking at the new year as the perfect time to hit restart, or you merely need some inspiration to stay on plan, a 10 Cal couldn’t make it easier.
It’s giving… resolutions, but easy. And, most of all, delicious!
While Hartley’s 10 Cal pots are guilt-free, they’re definitely not fun-free, with a range of flavours you’d expect from a tasty dessert; classics like Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry and Blackcurrant and Orange, to more out-of-the-jar options like Raspberry and Cranberry, or Mango and Passionfruit.
We’ll even be snacking on Cherry Bakewell Tart flavour and Rhubarb and Custard, so you really can satisfy any sweet cravings without sacrificing your plan.
Plus, if you want to be more mindful of what’s going into your body after a particularly jolly festive period – no judgement here – not only are these delicious puddings just 10 calories per pot, they’re also sugar-free, vegan (hello Veganuary), and free from artificial colours and flavours.
So they’ll fit into even the strictest of plans and are an easy way to stay on track without depriving yourself.
Next time you hear the crunch of a crisp packet or start to reach for calorific and sugar-laden sweets, have a stash of these 10 Cal pots nearby instead to quell the cravings.
Found in the jelly or custard aisle, the pots can be eaten straight off the shelf, which makes them the perfect snack for when you’re on-the-go, or to keep in your desk drawer to stop you from charging for the vending machine once the 3pm crash hits (happens to the best of us).
More hacks to stay on your healthy plan
Keeping a pot of 10 Cal in reach is one easy change you can make this year, but here are some other tips for the new year to help you stay on track.
Don’t put it off
There’s never a better time to prioritise yourself than today and by starting with small steps you’ll make any change manageable – like switching out sugary treats for a pot of 10 Cal.
Drink your water
It may feel like one of the more obvious points, but you’d be amazed how often cravings can come down to being thirsty or dehydrated.
Plan your meals for the week
It might be easier to manage a healthier plan when you’re able to set your intentions and make healthier choices even when you’re busy with work and, well, life.
Get your steps in
You don’t need to sweat in the gym for hours a day, with just 30 minutes of brisk walking every day enough to increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power.*
Get your rest
It goes without saying, but a good night of sleep is one of the simplest ways to keep your health on track. From improved concentration in the day, to helping with stress, getting into a solid sleep routine can reap maximum benefits.
*https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health
