Monday, February 15, 2010

The Replacements

Here are some healthy, easy and tasty ingredients to replace not so clean ones.

Replace - for -

Spread avocado for mayo

Agave nectar for sugar

Stevia for sugar (when baking up to 400 degrees)

1/2 cup of apple sauce for an egg in baking recipes

Flavored seltzer for soft drinks

Quinoa for cous cous

0% Greek yogurt for sour cream

Spinach for iceberg

Fresh herbs for salt

Vinegars for dressing

Crushed bran flakes for bread crumbs

Canned pumpkin for butter in baking recipes

Cooked lentils for ground beef

If you decide to incorporate these ingredients into your diet you will not only lose weight but you will feel great!

“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley

2 comments:

  1. i LOVE LOVE LOVE Lentil shephards pie...

    much much better than ground beef...

    but i did try the applesauce instead of eggs in my pancakes and my kids were not fans..

    :)

    but my husband ate what they did not...

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  2. the egg thing is hit or miss with most :)

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