Ways To Get Leaner Without Sacrificing The Food You Eat

By Author: Jeffrey Wolf
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Five food substitutions for a healthier you.

* Turkey instead of beef:

With have a the fat and calories. Ground turkey is a much leaner option
than ground beef. Swap out your ground chuck for healthier chili, tacos
and pasta.

Savings: 127 Calories per 4 oz. Serving

* Fat-Free Yogurt instead of Whipped Cream:

Whenever you would use sour cream or whipped cream (such as on
Mexican food, in dips, or on berries or baked potatos). Substitute fat-free
yogurt instead. With fewer calories and three times the amount of calcium, it's
sure to help you uncover your six pack.

Savings: 18 Calories per Tablespoon

* Apple Sauce instead of Canola Oil:

When baking bread, cake or muffins. Substitute vegetable or canola oil with
an equal amount of applesauce, plus a teaspoon of oil. (You need some oil
for the texture to be fluffy. If you don't mind your baked goods dense, ditch
the oil altogether.)

Savings: 872 Calories per 1/2 cup

* Egg Whites instead of Yolds:

Yolks are tasty, ...
... but loaded with caloroes. When you're trying to lose weight,
toss them and stick to just the whites. (if a recipe calls for eggs, swap one
whole egg with two egg whites.)

Savings: 40 Calories (For two egg whites instead of one whole egg)

* Olive Oil instead of Butter:

A dollop of butter in your skillet adds flavor, but is damn fattening. Use olive
oil instead, it's lower in calories and an excellent source of heart-healthy
monounsaturated fats.

Savings: 63 Calories per Pat/Dash

These are just a few examples of nutritional ideas where you can subsitute while eating your
favorite foods. Also, you can cut your calory in take, plus lower your cholesteral.