Healthy Food Substitutes

written by Cameron Falco

  1. Drink fruity seltzer water over soda

Seltzer water is a much healthier option than soda, allowing you to cut out almost 40 grams of added and unnecessary sugar. On the other hand, fruity seltzer water is made out of natural substances making it as safe as drinking water. Seltzers water are a great substitute for because they are equally cheap, delicious, and readily available!

  1. Eat sprouted toast instead of bagels

Avoid bagels and start eating sprouted toasts. These toasts will help you reduce your sugar intake immensely because the contain many natural nutrients like fiber, vitamins and proteins among others. Sprouted toasts are unprocessed, unlike bagels, making the winner here clear.

  1. Snack on avocado rather than cheese

Cheese is often processed, high in sodium, and contains saturated fats, whereas avocados are filled with protein, fiber, and the “good” kind of fat. Avocados are more versatile too, as it can be spread on your sprouted toast, baked with an egg in it, or made into some good ol’ guac.

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  1. Feeding on Cacao nibs instead of chocolate

We all get that chocolate craving once in awhile. When this happens, don’t reach for that chocolate bar – go for the chocolate nibs! They’ll curb the craving, and are also a much healthier alternative. In fact, they’ve been linked to lowering blood pressure and prevention of other heart related diseases. You’ll feel less guilty in indulging, too!

  1. Swap brown or Basmati rice for white rice

Brown rice is very rich in fiber nutrients that are much healthier than the refined white rice. Basmati is also recommended for people who don’t like the taste of bland taste of white rice, as they are substantially more flavorful.

  1. Try  “zoodles” instead of pasta

Zoodles, or zucchini noodles, contain nutrients like potassium, vitamins and fiber. On the other hand, these nutrients are very limited in pasta dishes, which is only rich in refined nutrients. It’s about time for see what the whole spiralizer craze is about, anyway!

  1. Beans over meat

The easiest protein substitute for meat is beans. The health benefits from beans are extensive, as they provide you with lots of fibre and protein, but also have antioxidant properties! For meat lovers, this might seem like an impossible task, but honestly, swapping your chicken or steak out for some lentils once a week is still beneficial!

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