Foodista Fives - Nutritionist Karin Testa
By: Elyse Prince
Published: February 27, 2011

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Karin Testa is a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition in Chicago, IL.  After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis in 2003, Karin decided to pursue a career in nutrition. She enrolled at the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with a MS in Nutrition in 2008.
According to Karin, a healthy snack doesn't have to be all celery sticks and rice cakes. She's here to share her top 5 guilt-free, guilty pleasures.
Top 5 Guilt-Free Treats To Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Cone Novelties: These delectable treats are the answer to satisfy even the most intense dessert craving! A typical ice cream novelty cone has over 300 calories and 20 grams of fat, but these low-fat cones have only 150 calories and 3 g fat. One taste of these smooth and creamy delights will make you a convert. Looking for a little variety? Try some of the other assortments of Skinny Cow ice cream bars and sandwiches – they are all 150 calories or less and deliciously guilt-free!

No-Pudge Brownies: Are you looking for the gooey, chocolatey taste of home-made brownies without all the calories? All natural No-Pudge brownie mix is the answer. With only 120 fat-free calories per serving, these brownies seem too good to be true. The secret? The only ingredient you need to add to the mix is fat-free vanilla yogurt! You can bake a whole box to share with friends or follow the single-serving microwave instructions. Top with some fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect sweet treat.

Stacy’s Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips: Craving a little salty with your sweet? Look no further than these crispy, crunchy, sweet and slightly salty pita chips. These all natural chips are baked instead of fried, creating a product with 5 g total fat and 140 calories per 1 oz serving. Almost all of the fat is the heart-healthy unsaturated type with only 0.5 g of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat per serving. My only advice - buy the smaller single serving bags because once you start eating these delicious chips you won’t be able to stop!

Julies Organic Strawberry Yogurt Bars: These creamy treats are only 100 calories per scrumptious bar. Not only do they have the fresh taste of organic strawberries, but they also have 3 grams of probiotic dietary fiber and all the goodness of yogurt with live and active cultures to help benefit digestive health.
Stonyfield Oikos Organic Caramel Greek Yogurt: Yogurt for dessert? Yes, it sounds a little strange, but this surprising combination will make you a believer. The blend of creamy vanilla yogurt with sweet caramel is a perfectly portioned treat; and with only 110 calories, 15 percent of your daily calcium needs, and a whopping 10 grams of protein per serving, it truly is guilt free!