Simple Healthy Swaps!

I was talking to a colleague at work earlier this week and we got on the subject of why I drink sparkling water. Flashback to 3 years ago when I needed my daily dose of diet soda. At the time I thought, "it's diet and calorie free, it can't be bad for me". Of course now I know better.

These days I have found healthy alternatives for the unhealthy foods and drinks I used to enjoy regularly.

So here is a list of simple swaps you can make for some of your everyday favorites:

flour tortilla = corn tortilla or large leaf of lettuce

sour cream = greek yogurt

butter, shortening, or oil = applesauce, not very ripe banana or mashed avocado

butter on toast = almond butter

cooking spray = 1 Tbsp olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil

ground beef = ground turkey or chicken

sugar = stevia, cinnamon or raw honey

salt = spices or herbs

mayo = mashed avocado, hummus

fruit juice = fruit water

soda = flavored sparkling water

pasta = wheat pasta, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles

french fries = sweet potato fries (baked & homemade)

milk = almond or coconut milk

artificial sweeteners = stevia

white rice = wheat rice, grated steamed cauliflower, quinoa, or barley

white flour = black bean puree or almond flour

potato chips = kale or quinoa chips

mashed potatoes = mashed cauliflower

cream = Greek yogurt or coconut milk

tomato sauce = fresh diced tomatoes

white sliced bread = pita bread

vegetable or canola oil = coconut oil

I know it is not easy to eat healthy all of the time but small changes to your diet can reap huge rewards! Not only in your waistline but also with how you feel! 

xoxo
~ Jaclyn