If you're a bit bored with the whole new year, new you mantra (seriously, we broke our 'cut out Coca Cola" rule before New Years Day was over) why not try something that is easy to keep up ALL YEAR and is totes healthy. Yep, the food swap! Rather than cutting out whole food groups, swap individual items for something just as tasty, but way healthier. Here's how...
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Swap: Croutons for walnuts
Salad's meant to be the healthier choice, but your Caesar could be improved if you get rid of those carb-laden croutons. Not only do walnuts taste delish, they're nutritional powerhouses packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Swap: Beef for turkey
Don't wanna give up the burgers? Don't! Turkey contains half the saturated fat of lean beef and tastes good as an alternative in pretty much anything you'd normally put beef in. Won't be giving up spaghetti bolognese then either!
Swap: Crisps for popcorn
If you've got the munchies, reach for a bag of popcorn. It’s a 100% wholegrain, so high in fibre, which will make you feel fuller, too - just don't douse it in butter and salt, sort of defeats the purpose.
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Swap: Sour cream for non-fat Greek yogurt
We all love a spud, especially when it's cold, but if you want a healthier filling dob yogurt inside instead of your sour cream. They're both good sources of protein, calcium and vitamin B-12 but a typical serving of sour cream has a lot less nutrients and more fat than a serving of Greek yogurt.
Swap: Chocolate for dates
Desserts are the source of our happiness, so we'll be swapping, not stopping! Dates are a great alternative to chocolate – especially in baking. You'll satisfy that sweet tooth and gain nutrients in the process. Hello brownies!
Swap: A normal sandwich for a Thinwich!
For sandwich obsessives this is a must if you can’t cull the bread completely. Opt for a Warburtons Sandwich Thin that’s only 100 calories and tastes amaze stuffed with Smoked Chicken, red onion and lettuce.
Swap: Nando's for home-made Nando's
Ok, so giving up our fave chicken is pretty hard, but get your Nando's kick the healthier way with a chicken breast infused with Nando’s PERi-PERi sauce cut into strips and placed on flatbread with spinach. Mmmmm. Get more Nando's recipies here!
