Image courtesy of The Skinny Cow.

We’ve finally found a good reason to start smiling again and to start this new year with a healthy dose of positivity, And that reason is The Skinny Cow. Creators of scrumptious treats that are packed with flavour yet are low in calories, The Skinny Cow is the perfect way to eat away those post-festivities blues without piling on the pounds.

Its sandwiches, cones and bars come in a host of different flavours, including Cookies ‘N’ Cream, Vanilla with Caramel, and Chocolate Fudge (my favourite), and the ice cream bars have a calorie count of as low as 80 calories. Over in the UK, the flavours offered are slightly simpler–plain Vanilla and Chocolate–but are as equally as delicious and just as effective. Approved by The Best Life, a diet programme that is fervently supported by Oprah Winfrey, The Skinny Cow’s products are the first step towards keeping your New Year’s resolution of starting a healthier lifestyle (yes, we’ve got that resolution on our list too).

Alternatively, if you’re looking to indulge in some chocolate with fewer frills, then just pick up a bar of Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate. Packed with plenty of natural antioxidants, this too is approved by the Best Life team–just make sure don’t scoff the entire bar in one go.