If you've gradually adopted these healthy eating suggestions over the past few weeks and still find that you have a sweet tooth, it's okay -- a desire for dessert doesn't have to be a diet downfall! Here are some ideas that should satisfy your cravings and help you stay slim:

Dessert 1: Frozen yogurt

The Makeover: Bake an apple that's been cored and filled with raisins, dried cranberries and cinnamon (add walnuts, if you like) or try baked apples with a dollop of frozen yogurt.

The Advantage: One more opportunity for fruits, just in case you haven't made your quota yet. Easy and inexpensive, too.

Dessert 2: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!

The Makeover: Why fight it? Make tofu chocolate pudding by mixing unsweetened cocoa powder, tofu, vanilla extract, applesauce and a drop of honey in your food processor.

The Advantage: Chocolate is one of life's little gifts. This is just one way to have it, rather than crave it!

Dessert 3: Store-bought desserts (cookies, cakes, candy etc., regular or Healthy Choice)

The Makeover: If you must buy something, make it angel food cake. Add fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries and fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt.

The Advantage: Angel food cake, while highly processed, has no unhealthful fats. The fruit adds fiber, and the yogurt adds protein and dairy. The end result: delight!