Nutrition for Fruition: 5 Easy Swaps

If you are looking for some easy ways to improve your nutrition, and perhaps that was your New Years Resolution, you are like 40-45% of Americans. According to Time Magazine, 20% of Americans resolute to become healthier. Unfortunately, three out of five people drop their "health kick" within the first six months! 
SO...lets come up with some easy switches you can start to incorporate into your life, without overwhelming yourself. Before you know it, it will be a habit to seek the healthier option.


Healthy Swaps:

1. Breakfast: Add 1% or skim milk to your coffee or tea, instead of the heavy, flavored creamer. Add some cinnamon or nutmeg for a change up of flavor.
2. Egg whites. The full egg is very nutritiously important. However, if you are cooking the full egg is not as important. So, when you are cooking use two egg whites if the recipe calls for an egg. It is the equivalent in "cooking terms." You increase the nutritious value of your food, without sacrificing flavor. 
3. Greek Yogurt! Full of protein and a great source of calcium, greek yogurt is one of my obsessions! I love Fage or Chobani 0% and you can add a Splenda, fruit, unsweetened almond milk, nuts, etc. for flavor. It is a GREAT go to snack instead of the having the sugar packed flavored yogurts. 
4. In cooking, sour cream or whipping cream (anything creamy really) can be substituted for Greek Yogurt! A very healthy and easy swap. 
5. Mustard (ANY kind) for mayonnaise. Mayo is one of the worst condiments you can put on your food. It is a heart attack in a jar. Instead, swap mayo for any kind of mustard. If you like the creamy aspect, try "Grey Poupon, Mild and Creamy." Hummus is another great option instead of Mayo. There are many different kinds and flavors to choose from! 

This is merely a START! Try it out. Let me know what YOU have questions on for nutrition and I will help answer! 

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