Here are some of my go-to swaps near the top of my list:
- This one requires some advance prep. Keep a freezer bag of individually wrapped peeled frozen bananas. Put one in your blender when you have a craving for ice cream. You can also add frozen berries to vary the taste. In the summer, I like to chew on frozen grapes for a refreshing treat instead of ices.
- Thinking about indulging in pasta? Why not ditch the high carbs for spaghetti squash. Just slice it in halves and put in a tray face down with one inch of water. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool and the scrape with a fork to make strands. Add your fav veggies, oil, garlic, sauce or whatever you desire.
- Want a yummy side dish instead of mashed potatoes with heavy cream? Try baked sweet potato fries or mashed cauliflower in the blender with almond milk, grass-fed butter and Himalayan sea salt.
- Limiting your dairy because of allergies and other health concerns? Nut milks like almond, cashew, and coconut milks are good options. There are also soy, rice and quinoa milks available.
- For those loving their salt fix switch to Himalayan sea salt which contains essential minerals and magnesium missing from table salt.
- Instead of chips why not substitute mini peppers to make a tasty nacho snack. Mix corn, black beans and salsa. Arrange and fill each pepper half on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese of your choice. Broil for 2-4 minutes and enjoy! One pound of mini peppers makes 4 servings.
A sweet reward every so often will help you stay the course. |
Bottom Line: You can keep your New Year's Resolutions this and every year with a little compromise and flexibility.
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