If you want to lose weight, one of the easiest method is to use smart substitutions. Smart substitutions means you will be using a different ingredient that can almost render the same taste but with lesser calories or lesser fat. Here are a few substitutions you can make Use reduced fat or 2% milk instead of whole milk Instead of red meats use chicken or even better turkey and fish which are leaner options For baking you can substitute butter for applesauce or buttermilk, which will save you a ton of calories Use fresh herbs instead of seasonings, you will avoid sodium and a ton of additives that go into the readymade seasonings. Use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter to make your meals. You can substitute egg whites instead of whole eggs Have wine instead of hard liquors use multigrain flour or breads instead of white flour or white bread Instead of soda(cool drinks) use water with a squirt of lime in there. Substitute healthy fats like avocado ,nuts instead of processed oils and butter or margarine. Instead of making creamy dishes make clear broths with the use of spices it will add a ton of flavor minus all the extra calories Substitute cheese dips with salsa Substitute Chips with air popped popcorn Substitute a snack of bagel and cream cheese with apple slices and peanut butter Creamy salad dressings with vinaigrettes Quinoa or millet or barley for rice Rolled oats for breadcrumbs Dry beans for canned beans Arugula, romaine, spinach, and/or kale for iceberg lettuce.Darker greens usually mean more nutrients Greek yogurt for mayo Nuts for croutons (in salads) Frozen Yogurt for Ice Cream Steam or bake or boil instead of frying
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:25:41 +0000
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