Krispy Kreme Donuts are Actually Good For You?

Okay, Krispy Kreme donuts may not actually be a health food but they could be a healthy choice when compared to the alternatives.  Donuts are definitely one of my vices and I broke down and bought some last night (and ate two of them).  This was the first time I have had a donut in quite some time.  I'm down to one donut or less per month so I feel I am doing pretty good.

But donuts as a healthy snack alternative?  Well, if you're going to eat a donut, then pick one with the least negative impact.  It would appear that there are lower fat, sugar, and calorie alternatives.  I had to read the article that popped up in front of me from Yahoo! when I closed my Yahoo! Mail.  "8 Best Supermarket Sweets" by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding from Men's Health Eat This, Not That fame states that the Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donut only has 190 calories, 11 g fat, and 10 g sugars compared to others with much higher fat and sugar content.



So, the idea is, if you're gonna eat something that may not be considered healthy for you, then lessen the impact and go with a lower fat and sugar content.  Check out the article and learn about other sweets that might be better for you than what you were about to pick up.  The Eat This, Not That series of articles and books is a fresh outlook on dieting without dieting.  So check out more article from this series.  I know I will be.  You can also follow them on Twitter @EatThisNotThat.

Update: (March 4, 2013)

Okay, I did it again. But those Raspberry Jelly Donuts from Krispy Kreme are so good. Dunkin Donuts jelly donuts don't compare. A little dry and not much jelly. Too bad there isn't a Krispy Kreme bakery nearby so I could see the light for when the hot, fresh donuts are out. Or maybe that is a good thing, I'll just have to settle for the store boxed variety.

Also, its a good thing I'm not a professional trainer and need to have that "ripped" look all of the time. I know what carbs do and I limit them as much as possible. But a little indulgence now and then makes life worth living. My goal of being fitter and healthier doesn't require that ripped look and I have made a number of positive lifestyle changes of late. More on that later.

You all have a good one and leave a comment or two. I know you have opinions. And questions are good too. Later.