What to spread on toast
I am a firm believer that when you are dieting to lose weight, you need to have a little of what you fancy – studies have shown that people who can’t sustain weight loss are those that are constantly denying themselves the smallest of tasty pleasures. Bear in mind they all add up but part of dieting is learning what works for you, whether it is cutting out carbs, going vegetarian or taking certain vitamin supplements.
One of my little pleasures is marmalade on my toast. I saw this news article this morning and thought I’d write a little blog post about my love for marmalade. It is yummy and my favourite treat to spread on toast. Yes, I know it is high in sugar but a teaspoon of marmalade is all you need for a slice of bread and you certainly don’t need to butter your toast before spreading a small teaspoon of marmalade!
When it comes to calories, choosing the right marmalade is a bit of a minefield! I’ve seen some that are 20 cals per teaspoon and some that are 80 calories so always check the label if you are trying to save calories but bear in mind that the sugar-free stuff invariably tastes rubbish and fake.
At the moment, I am LOVING grapefruit marmalade. I have searched for ages for the Tipton grapefruit marmalade (pictured) but with no luck.
I bought the Marks and Spencer’s Ruby Red Grapefruit marmalade (£1.55) today but it’s a bit sugary and doesn’t taste very sharp or fruity which is a complete let down to me but I’m sure others may feel differently. I’ll leave it in the fridge at work and invite colleagues to help me get through the jar as I’m hardly about to waste it!
So come on then readers, what do YOU like to spread on your toast as a treat?
I could easily run away with a jar of strawberry jam, like when we were kids and I had jam on my toast in the mornings and you had marmalade.
Definitely agree with you on giving yourself some treats even if you’re dieting. Good advice! As far as my favorite treat to spread on toast? Boysenberry jam!
I discovered Pumpkin Butter at my local gourmet market. It is great on toast and wonderful on top of Greek yogurt. A little goes a long way and I love it!
I always have plain old flora but I do love the look of marmalade, it looks so nice in the jars – but unfortunately don’t like the taste. I don’t like jam either. I would rather have no spread and a yummy poached egg! Your marmalade from M n S sounds nice though
I love having a chopped banana on my toast. It tastes great and it’s a good low calorie alternative to high-fat spreads. As well, I find that I don’t feel hungry til lunchtime when I have this, bananas are great for filling you up.