It’s getting to be that time of year again. That time
everyone watching their weight dreads – Girl Scout Cookie time! Pre-orders are
going on now, and soon those pig-tailed sirens will be in front of every store.
Fear not! You don’t have to stockpile groceries to avoid the guilt-inducing
look of disappointment on the girls’ faces (after all, it’s for a good cause).
As with everything, enjoy, but in moderation! Here are a few tips:
Know which ones are your best bet.
·
Counting calories? Savannah Smiles have the
fewest calories per cookie.
·
Doing Weight Watchers? Shortbread have the lowest
per-cookie points plus value.
·
Watching carbs? Thin Mints have the fewest carbs
per cookie.
·
Tracking fat? Savannah Smiles have the lowest
fat per cookie.
Serving*
|
Calories*
|
Fat*
|
Carbs*
|
Fiber*
|
Protein*
|
Points Plus**
|
|
Thin Mints
|
4
|
160
|
7
|
22
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
Samoas
|
2
|
150
|
8
|
18
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
Tagalongs
|
2
|
140
|
9
|
13
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
Shortbread
|
4
|
120
|
4.5
|
19
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
Do-si-dos
|
3
|
160
|
7
|
22
|
1
|
3
|
4
|
Lemonades
|
2
|
150
|
7
|
22
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
Savannah Smiles
|
5
|
140
|
5
|
23
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
Thanks-a-lots
|
2
|
150
|
6
|
22
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
Dulce de leche
|
4
|
160
|
8
|
20
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
Mango Cremes
|
3
|
180
|
8
|
25
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
Thank You Berry Much
|
2
|
120
|
5
|
17
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
*as
reported on girlscouts.org
**
calculated on weightwatchers.com
Know your weakness! Choosing the best option is great, but
sticking to a serving is the next battle. If you don’t think you can stop
yourself from eating the whole box in one sitting (I admit, I’ve done it) then
don’t let yourself get into that situation.
·
Divvy the cookies up into individual servings in
snack-sized Ziploc bags.
·
Write the calories or points in large print on
the box with a sharpie as a reminder.
·
Freeze them – you’ll eat them slower, and
they’re really good that way.
·
Don’t sit down with the whole box.
·
Enjoy them with a healthier sweet that can make
the dessert more fulfilling. Have them with fresh fruit or add them to
sugar-free pudding, for example.
And remember, this isn’t about avoiding your favorites
all-together. This is about finding a way to LIVE a healthy lifestyle. If you
eat more than you expected, then just track it and move on.
