4 Low-Sugar Food Swaps

Diabetes has become an epidemic, affecting 29 million Americans. But here’s the good news if you’re concerned about your blood glucose: “One of the best ways to stay healthy is to make better food choices,” says Mitchell L. Gaynor, MD, author of The Gene Therapy Plan. Try these trades to lower your blood sugar and pack more protective nutrients into every bite. Breakfast Instead of: Fried egg + bacon + American cheese + bagel Eat this: Scrambled egg whites + onion + tomato + spinach + black beans + sprouted…

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Healthy food swaps

Already tired of backyard barbecues? Your body may be fatigued, as well. Many of the foods we associate with summer can weigh us down and raise our cholesterol – and they sure don’t help the way we look in a bathing suit. Fortunately, there are still ways to enjoy holidays like the 4th of July without all the empty calories and fat we pile onto our plates. Chef Mark Bailey, author of the upcoming book “Cooking in Boxers,” said your grill can actually be one of the healthiest places to…

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5 heart-healthy food swaps

A diet high in saturated fats increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s easy to cut your fat intake by swapping to lower fat versions of foods you frequently eat: Whipped Cream Cheese The problem with regular cream cheese is that a two tablespoon serving contains 9 grams of fat, of which 6 grams are cholesterol-spiking saturated fat. You can still enjoy your schmear by going with “light” whipped cream cheese that trims 40 calories and 3 grams of saturated fat off each serving. Greek Yogurt Mayonnaise isn’t…

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7 Low-Carb Swaps Nutritionists Swear By

Photo: Getty Images Carbs aren’t the enemy. In fact, good-for-you whole grains such as oats, farro, and barley are great sources of important nutrients like protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins. But substituting veggies, fruits, or pulses for refined carbohydrates (think bread, pasta, and all-purpose flour) can be beneficial, especially if you’re looking to reduce the amount of refined carbs in your diet, trim calories, and amp up vitamin intake. We asked seven nutritionists to share the low-carb swaps they use to cut down on carbohydrates without sacrificing taste. Fava bean flour Fava beans aren’t just for your…

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Healthy food swaps

Choosing healthier foods is easier than you may think. By changing just a few eating habits you can make a big difference to your diet. Making small changes to your diet is the healthiest and most achievable way to lose weight. Your first step is to eat fewer foods high in calories, fat, salt and sugars and swap them for something healthier, including more fruit and vegetables. Remember, small changes can add up to make a big overall difference to your diet. Find out more from the Eatwell Guide about which foods you should be eating – and in what amounts – to…

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simple Swaps to cut 500 calories

A healthy trade-off Our smooth switches trim at the least 500 energy (a few trim even greater)—just choose one an afternoon and spot what a huge distinction some small changes could make. Get a higher buzz change to your 20-ounce morning latte (290 energy) for a cup of black coffee with a touch of half of-and-half (22 calories). Then pass the towering 24-ounce afternoon Frappuccino (330 calories), and have a 12-ounce iced espresso with a splash of skim and a couple of Hershey’s Kisses (93 calories) instead.it truly is 505…

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