Switch It

Hello bloggers! This week I will be listing some healthy substitution options that will help you live a healthy life.

1.) Instead of using creamy dressings, such as ranch, you could either use vinaigrette or put cottage cheese and just a little bit of the creamy dressing of your choice. That way you still have the taste of your favorite dressing but you also have less fat and more protein on your salad.

2.) Use greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Greek yogurt virtually tastes the same and has the same texture.

3.) Use spinach instead of ice burg lettuce. Ice burg lettuce is 90% water so it is a great source for water but nor nutrition. Spinach contains fiber, protein and many essential vitamins for your diet. Spinach can also be used to replace noodles in lasagna.

4.) Use fresh tomatoes instead of processed tomatoes found in canned goods and ketch-up. Fresh tomatoes not only contain vitamin-C, A, and B but they also contain lycopene. Lycopene helps protect against cancer, builds stronger bones, and prevents wrinkly skin.

5.) Eat fruit instead of dessert. As the days go by I find that fruit is a much more of a satifying dessert then cake and it contains less sugar and fat. Some people do prefer cake over fruit and that is fine because you can also substitute applesuace for butter in the recipe.

There are many more possible substitutions to help you live a healthier life but the biggest thing is to just know what your body needs and make the substitutions necessary to meet those needs. Your body needs fresh raw vegetables, protein, and hydration. Your body doesn’t need fatty foods or lots of sugar. Feel free to comment and maybe even mention some of the substitutions you use in your diet.

Have a great week and good luck substituting!