Make Simple Weight Loss Foods

Make simple healthy foods and weight loss foods

• STOCK YOUR HOME with healthier foods and you are like to eat healthier. It really is that very simple! On your next trip to the supermarket, try some of these ideas and see how making small food changes can bring about to big health rewards.
• CHANGE UNHEALTHY FATS FOR FLAVORFUL OILS
  When choosing oils to add your salad, skip the premade dressings that can contain trans fats and opt for a tablespoon of sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, or walnut oil. You will get more flavor (and nutrient) bang for the same calorie buck.
• CHANGE PIZZA CRUST FOR MUSHROOM CAPS
  Make a mini-pizza that satisfies your craving while cutting carbs and slashing calories. An average Protobello mushroom has only 27 calories. Mushrooms have meaty texture and rich flavor, and they are loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients. Top a grilled Portobello cap with sauce and low-fat cheese and you have a no-guilt pizza treat.
• CHANGE LASAGNA NOODLES FOR VEGGIES
  Try making a healthier, lower-carb lasagna by replacing the pasta in your favorite lasagna recipe with thin slices of grilled or broiled zucchini or eggplant.
• CHANGE FRUIT FOR TOMATO SALSA
  This change is a favorite at the ranch. Instead of pairing cottage cheese with something sweet, add 1/2 cup of salsa to 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. A half cup of salsa satisfies one of your daily vegetable servings and contains only 21 calories. Salsa is also a great replacement for sour cream on your quesadilla or burrito—a savings of more than 200 calories per 1/2 cup.
• CHANGE POTATO CHIPS FOR JICAMA CHIPS
  Also known as the Mexican potato, jicama is a sweet edible root that makes a delicious impostor for your favorite dip. One cup of raw jicama slices contains 45 calories, 6 grams of fiber, and nearly 40 percent of your daily vitamin C.
• CHANGE POTATOES FOR OTHER ROOT VEGETABLES
  Like pasta, potatoes are downfall for many people. Try replacing potatoes with other root vegetables (turnips, parsnips, rutabagas) and roasting them with fresh herb, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt.
• CHANG WATER FOR MILK
  Milk is an exception. That is because most of us are not getting our daily calcium requirements to build and maintain strong bones. The next time you make hot cereal or soup, try changing part of the water or broth for milk. You will get a richer flavor and calcium boost.
• CHANGE BREAD FOR LETTUCE
  Give your sandwich a protein makeover by tossing the slices of while bread and wrapping your sandwich fixing in a leaf or two of romaine lettuce. When you do have a serious bread craving, be sure to choose whole grain bread.
• CHANGE ICEBERG LETTUCE FOR SPINACH
  Instead of the usual iceberg lettuce, try using spinach or romaine in your salads and sandwiches. These darker greens contain more nutrients and add a different flavor and texture to your salad.
• CHANGE BACON FOR CANADIAN BACON
  Compared with traditional bacon strips. Canadian bacon has 35% less sodium, 65% less calories, and 75% less fat. And it is just as delicious. Enough said.
• CHANGE EGG YOLKS FOR WHITES
  Cutting back on egg yolks slashes cholesterol and cuts calories by 75%. That is because the yolk is nearly all fat (and the white is nearly pure protein). To make a gradual change, use one whole egg mixed three whites in your next omelet or scramble. Compared with three whole eggs, you will save 100 calories and 9 grams fo fat, and increase the protein by 25%.
• CHANGE PEAS FOR SOYBEAN(EDAMAME) The similar appearance of these two pale green pods belies the fact that they are different nutritionally and flavor-wise. Soybean(Edamame) are loaded with heart-healthy fats and contain twice as much protein as peas do. So while Soybean(Edamame) have a few more calories, you can eat less of them and feel fuller than.
• CHANGE ICE CREAM FOR FROZEN FRUIT BARS
  Satisfy and ice cream craving with all-fruit bars made from unsweetened fresh fruit. You will save yourself up to 170 calories and 16 grams of fat per serving, and you will benefit from the vitamins and antioxidants in the fruit.
• CHANGE RICE FOR LENTILS
  Next time you are whipping up your favorite rice or noodle dish, kick up the protein and fiber levels by stirring in lentils instead. A half cup of cooked lentils has a whopping 10 grams of protein.
• CHANGE GRANOLA FOR NUTS
  Granola adds texture as a topping for yogurt or cereal but many varieties are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. Sprinkle on a tablespoon of crushed almonds or walnuts instead and get the benefit of heart-healthy omega-3s plus protein with your crunch.
• CHANGE WHITE PASTA SAUCE FOR RED PASTA SAUCE
  A classic cheese and cream Alfredo sauce can contain more than 200 calories and 20 grams of fat per dish. Tomato-based sauces tent to be much lighter in calories and fat. If you crave cheese with your pasta, sprinkle on a tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan or Romano and you will add less than 25 calories.
• CHANGE HERBAL TEA FOR GREEN TEA
  Antioxidant-rich green tea offers many health benefits-including lowered blood pressure, decreased cholesterol absorption, defense against cancer, and protection from tooth decay. It has also been reported that green tea can boost metabolism. In one study, people who drank 3 to 4 cups daily burned an additional 80 calories.