A Healthier Diet... One Small Step at a Time
Sometimes our favorite foods aren’t the best for us. Sure, cheese fries may taste great but aren’t the best choice for everyday eating. Luckily, there are lots of simple ways to eat healthier while still satisfying your taste buds. Try these healthy swaps most of the time and you can still enjoy those cheese fries occasionally.
Looking for a crunchy snack? Try:
Apples
Air-popped popcorn with olive oil and a touch of salt
Trail mix with nuts, seeds, chocolate chunks, and dried fruit
Rice cakes with peanut, almond, or other nut butter
Celery with nut butter and raisins
Hummus and raw veggies
Craving a sweet treat? Try:
Apricots and almonds
Low-fat Greek yogurt with a pinch of cinnamon, a touch of honey, or fruit
Nut butter and an apple
Cottage cheese and blueberries
Applesauce with no added sugars
Wanting something creamy? Try:
A fruit smoothie
Avocado
Frozen bananas
Low-fat Greek yogurt
Hummus
Feeling like something salty? Try:
Nuts
Edamame
String cheese
Air-popped popcorn
Pumpkin seeds
Roasted chickpeas
Ready to make healthier choices when preparing foods? Try:
Serving fruits or vegetables for a snack or dessert
Using low-fat mayonnaise, cheese, dressing, or sauces
Substituting skim (1%) milk for whole (2%) milk
Opting for plain, non-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Eating white meat without skin instead of dark meat
Adding sliced veggies or beans to salads, pizzas, pastas, sauces, soups, or chilis
Topping pancakes, cereal, or oatmeal with fresh fruit
Baking, roasting, or grilling instead of frying
Replacing half of the butter or oil in a baking recipe with applesauce
Using 2 egg whites in place of 1 whole egg
Choosing whole-wheat or whole-grain breads, muffins, bagels, and tortillas
Rinsing canned beans to reduce sodium
Using fresh or frozen vegetables rather than canned
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