Everyday someone pledges to start a diet, never eat chocolate again, skip the bread, and give up some other food favorite. And of course usually within days, hours or even minutes, you give in and feel like you failed at your attempts to be healthier. Well you know longer need to skip it, its time to learn to swap it for a similar food that is slightly lower in fat, calories or sugar. Take a look at some simple swaps, that will still satisfy your taste buds without the guilt.
Instead of: Swap With:
Sour cream on a potato Choose non-fat greek yogurt for the same rich texture without the fat
Sugary cereal Choose whole grain cereal and add sliced fruit to give it natural sweetness
Croutons on a salad Choose chopped walnuts for a crunch that also helps lower your bad cholesterol
Margaritas Choose red wine, which has about 1/10 the amount of sugar and will provide valuable antioxidants
Butter Choose a vegetable oil based spread, which replaces a bad fat with a good fat
White Rice Choose quinoa, which is a protein based grain that also contains fiber
Granola Choose high fiber cereal, gives you the crunch without the fat
Avocado in Guacamole Choose to cut down on the avocado and add in some cooked zucchini to save unnecessary fat
Mashed Potato Choose cauliflower, when mashed save the calories, 29 per cup versus 120 for the potato
Vanilla Ice Cream Choose frozen cool whip which is lower in calories and fat with the same creamy taste
Mayonnaise Choose dijon mustard for great taste without the fat
Potato Chips Choose kale chips, giving you the nutrients from these leafy greens, along with the crunch, leaving the fat behind
Beef Burger Choose a turkey burger for a hardy meal that is leaner and lower in cholesterol
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