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The Easiest and Healthiest Food Swaps

Eating better doesn’t have to be full of sacrifices. Starting a healthier diet while hanging on to bad-for-you-favorites will only hurt your fitness goals. Instead, try these easy food swaps that will help you enjoy your favorites with less of the guilt.

Cauliflower for Rice and Mashed Potatoes

Rice and mashed potatoes are a standard side dish to many meals. However, the high amounts of carbohydrates in these two dishes can also spike your insulin. It is essential to keep your blood sugar balanced if you wish to lose weight. Therefore, swap your favorite rice and mashed potato dishes for cauliflower instead.

It may seem strange, but cauliflower makes the perfect substitution. For cauliflower rice, just simple throw raw cauliflower in the food processor and pulse it a few times. You want small bits that resemble rice. Then simply sautee the cauliflower in oil and spices. For mashed cauliflower, steam cauliflower until it is soft. Then puree it with butter and spices.

Avocados for Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise can be unhealthy because it is made with soybean oil or other bad oils. Instead, swap it for a healthier fat – avocados. Avocados creamy texture makes it easy to use. Try mixing it into tuna or chicken for a healthier salad.

Spaghetti Squash for Pasta

Spaghetti squash is delicious and simple to make. The best part is that it can be used to replace pasta noodles in many dishes. Wheat pasta dishes can contain too many carbs, which leave us feeling bloated and sluggish. Instead, just cook the spaghetti squash and top it with your favorite pasta sauce for a healthier alternative.

Dates for Refined Sugar

Sugar is the ultimate diet no-no. It causes inflammation and is full of empty calories. Giving up sugar doesn’t mean you have to give up your sweet tooth forever. Dates are a great alternative and are easier on the blood sugar. Dates also have a good source of fiber in them. Remember, moderation is key for using dates as a sweetener.

Flavored Water over Soda

Soda is another big no-no. It is full of empty calories and sugar. Even the diet sodas have been found to be bad for your health and waistline due to the amount of chemicals and artificial ingredients. Instead, train yourself to drink more water. An easy way to do this is to make flavored water with fresh fruit slices or cucumbers.

Changing your eating habits is hard, but these delicious swaps will benefit your health and waistline for the long run.

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