Food Swaps: It's A Lifestyle, Not A Diet
We women are always looking for a way to get rid
of a few extra pounds. Unfortunately, many times we get trapped in the fad diet
game and lose some weight, which we gain back very fast. Diets are problematic
because they are hard to stick with in the long run. This means that sooner or
later, once your diet is finished, you will start eating all the foods that you
have been craving. And you never learn to eat in a better way.
The solution to this issue is not to change the
way you eat for a few weeks, but to change your whole attitude towards food. By
learning to make healthier food choices, those pounds will melt away without
you even noticing. Let's have a look at some simple food swaps that you can start
doing even today, in order to achieve a slim figure and a better health.
Nut milk instead of cow's milk
Be it almond, hazelnut or oat milk, those
alternatives have much less calories than cow's milk and they are usually
fortified with B12 vitamin and calcium. You can use them in any way you use
regular milk: your cereal, hot chocolate, baking and cooking.
Stevia instead of sugar
Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that does not
spike your blood sugar and prevents cravings. With regular sugar, you get a sugar
rush and after a while you feel even more tired than before. Stevia is a great
choice not only for losing weight, but for people with type two diabetes as
well.
Brown rice instead of white rice
Brown rice, like all whole grain products, is
rich in fiber. This means that it will improve your digestion, keeping you
regular. It has also many more vitamins and minerals than white rice, which
means that you get a lot more health benefits for less calories.
Turkey slices instead of deli meat
For the times that you crave a nice sandwich, go
for turkey slices instead of deli meats. This way you will get much less
calories, significantly less fat and sodium. Good for your figure, good for
your heart and blood pressure as well!
Olive oil instead of butter
Olive oil is loaded with antioxidants and has a
great taste. Butter has a great taste as well, but it is loaded in calories.
Additionally, it is harder to digest than olive oil and does not protect your
cardiovascular system the way olive oil does.
Yogurt instead of cooking cream
Yogurt has much less calories and fat than
cooking cream and it gives a great slightly sour taste to pasta sauces and
salad dressings. Add in a few chopped herbs and you will be amazed by its
potential.
Kale chips instead of potato chips
Super easy, super healthy. Just put bite-sized
kale pieces in the oven for 10', spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and
you are done. Much less calories than potato chips and you will get tons of
calcium and antioxidants as well.
Frozen bananas instead of ice cream
Ice cream is a hard one to substitute, but if you
like bananas, just cut a couple of them in pieces, freeze overnight and blend.
The most delicious, low calorie ice cream you have ever tasted! You can even
add cocoa powder or peanut butter, for a twist.
Happy swapping, happy slimming!
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