Change Your Food Habits, One Sub At A Time

I know that a lot of people want to lose weight, but they also don't want to give up food that tastes delectably delicious. Personally, I eat relatively healthy as a rule, but I took a long road to get here. Most of the changes I made started with small substitutions that helped shape what I eat on a regular basis.

Sure, everyone knows you can substitute low fat sour cream for the regular flavor, but have you ever tried yogurt instead? Plain yogurt has a slightly silkier consistency than sour cream, but in a taco or over a quesadilla you'll never know the difference. Plus, yogurt has far less fat, more calcium and protein than empty-calorie sour cream.

Oatmeal is a great breakfast, but the prepackaged kind can add a lot of sugar and the plain kind is pretty....well plain! I add honey and dried cranberries instead of brown sugar to pack more sweetness, antioxidants, and vitamins to an already excellent breakfast.

In sandwiches, try spreading avocado in place of mayo or mustard, even cheese. It has a ton of flavor and adds a richness to any sandwich, while giving you some healthy fats and fiber to fill you up for longer.

Lastly, anything multi grain is going to fill you up faster and give you more protein and fiber than anything white. So whether it's a bagel in the morning, bread for lunch, or pasta for dinner, substitute the brown, multigrain or wheat kind and instantly improve the impact your meal will have on your body.

Happy subbing!