The American Diabetes Association offers these dessert options when you're dieting or trying to watch your sugar and fat intake:

• Try fresh or dried fruits to soothe your sweet tooth.
• Have only a small portion of one of your favorite desserts.
• When ordering at a restaurant, choose a dessert to share with the people accompanying you.
• When baking, reduce the amount of fat and sugar you use in your recipes.
• Choose low-fat and low-sugar alternatives to your favorite desserts.

-- Diana Kohnle