One of the hardest things about changing your lifestyle to a healthy one is taking that first step. But it’s that first step that is so important if you’re wanting to decrease your risks that accompany obesity. Here’s something that might not seem as scary or hard a first step: use substitutions for those less than healthy foods you know you shouldn’t be having.
Need some suggestions? Instead of ice cream, try frozen yogurt or sorbet. Use marinara sauce on your pasta instead of alfredo. Opt for the lean meat when you’re grocery shopping. Instead of regular cake, buy angel food cake. Try snacking on popcorn instead of nuts the next time you get munchies. And my personal favorite, if you get a hankering for some sweet foods late at night, instead of chocolate try frozen fruits. It sounds simple, but these substitutions can make huge changes in your diet.
For more substitution ideas check out A Healthier You and Food Substitutions.
Substitutions really work! It’s so difficult to go cold turkey and forsake all your old favorites, so slowly incorporating healthier choices is really a way to make changes permanent.
I love junk food and candy, but substitutions make the transition a little bit easier.
Those are great substitution tips.
Various of folks blog about this topic but you said really true words!
This is terrific! I posted an article on substitutions too. It is a much better option than just getting rid of the food all together, at least for me.