Many people are aware of the unhealthy foods at sit-down restaurants and fast food establishments, but they don’t realize the amount of unhealthy foods sitting in their own refrigerator. These foods add extra calories, fat and sodium while only supplying a minimal amount of nutrients.
But rest assured, there are viable options to replace these gut busting foods with healthier and just as tasty alternatives.
Processed Meats
Though processed meats make it quick and easy to create a tasty sandwich, they are often loaded with sodium, fat and some contain nitrites and other preservatives. Some experts even argue that preservatives in processed meats may change into cancer-causing compounds in the body.
Try this: Look for minimally processed meats without preservatives at your deli or supermarket. Or even better, roast your own meat and slice it up. Save the leftovers for another day.
Mayo
Mayo in moderation isn’t too bad, but the calories and fat really add up when you’re spreading it on everything. And it might not take as much as you think considering mayo boasts 360 calories and 40 grams of fat in just a quarter cup.
Try this: Depending on what you put mayo on, try replacing it with lower calorie alternatives like mustard or even light mayo, which typically has half the calories. If your set on using your regular mayo, try using half of what you usually do. You might be just as happy with half the mayo…and half the calories and fat too!
Sugary Drinks
Soda isn’t the only sugar filled drink to watch out for. It seems the sweetener is popping up in everything from energy drinks to bottled teas. Why is this a problem? Because these drinks are loaded with calories, but contain little to no nutrients.
Try this: For health purposes, plain water should make up the bulk of what you drink every day. But, for many, this can get very boring. Try spicing up your water with a little lemon or other fresh fruit. Green and black teas are also a great addition and even low-fat and skim milk provide hydration and nutrients with a minimal amount of calories.
Creamy Dressings
Like mayo, creamy textured dressings are often high in fat and calories. But, unlike mayo which is typically spread on thin, dressings are usually poured over salads and other foods at about twice the amount. It’s a great way to turn a healthy salad into the caloric equivelant of a Big Mac.
Try this: Adding a minimal amount of your dressing to your salad or other food to start with. There’s a good chance you might not even need the extra dressing! Or better yet, try Lighter versions of your favorite dressing or even vinaigrette.
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