Easy, Healthy Alternatives Everyone Should Know

 

Easy, Healthy Alternatives Everyone Should Know

Replace Jam with Smashed Avocado

Jam is often filled with added sugars! Avocado’s fiber and cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated healthy fats will keep you full and satisfied well into the afternoon—especially when it’s paired with an egg or two.

Replace Egg Whites With Whole Eggs

Which is healthier? This has been an age old question with some scientific studies to backup the support of whole eggs. As it turns out, eating whole eggs is far healthier than sticking to the whites. This is because the yellow contains a fat-fighting nutrient called choline, so opting for whole eggs can actually help you trim down. 

Replace Creamer with Organic Whole Milk

There’s a long list of how unhealthy creamers are for your body including: they’re made with a nasty combination of water, sugar, soybean oil, and corn syrup and they typically contain carrageenan, a stabilizer that’s linked to inflammation. Additionally, one serving is considered one tablespoon, but, an average unmeasured pour equals four times that amount.For a healthy alternative, go with organic whole milk and a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor. The calcium in it can help counter the calcium-robbing aspects of the caffeine, and it’s a great way to get vitamins A, D, and B12 (which are vital for bone health)

Swap Bagels for English Muffins

Many may not know but one bagel is equivalent to roughly four slices of nutrient-void white bread. Not only is a bagel extremely caloric, it’s missing nutrients like fiber and protein to keep you energized through the morning. A healthier alternative would be a whole grain english muffin, stocked with rich fiber and protein. 

Replace Mayo with Hummus

A tablespoon of mayo has 95 calories and 10 grams of fat. Chickpea-based hummus, however, has 25 calories, 1.4 grams of fat, and 1.2 grams of protein per tablespoon! Plus, it arguably contributes far more flavor to your meal than mayonnaise.

Replace Rice with Riced Cauliflower

Cauliflower is super low-carb and low-calorie while still being filling. Grating a cup of cauliflower to use in your rice recipe instead of using highly-refined and nutrient-deficient white rice will save you 145 calories per cup. 

Ditch Sour Cream for Greek Yogurt

Instead of topping your chili and tacos with sour cream, mix some Greek yogurt with cilantro and taco seasoning. This will add flavor and will save you calories and fat while adding some additional protein to your plate.