Cut Calories without cutting Delicious Flavor
by Coach Bonnie MeChelle
I asked 100 people a single question and 69 of them answered no. The question asked: Is healthy food delicious? Why do you think that so many people believe healthy food is bland, tasteless and unappetizing? Do you think that this misinformation turn people away from eating healthy food all together? Well I’ve got special news for you. There are plenty of ways to cut calories without cutting out delicious flavor.
It is extremely important to eat nutritious low-calorie food the majority of the time. When you are proactive in keeping a healthy diet is easy to maintain your natural weight, increase your energy levels and prolong your life. Eating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains will give your body essential vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system and fight disease.
Nutritious meals do not have to taste bland, you can make healthy food taste just as good (if not better) than high fat and sugar laden meals just by making a few adjustments and replacements when following a recipe.
Coach Bonnie Mechelle’s Savvy Savory Substitutions
When you’re cooking: Use this instead:
1 Cup of Cream 1 cup of Evaporated Milk
Cream to Thicken Soup Pureed Potatoes or Vegetables
Stick of Margarine Olive Oil or Broth
2 ounces of Mild Cheddar Cheese 1 ounce of Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Ground Beef Ground Turkey Breast; Chopped Vegetables with Less Meat; Beans
When you’re baking: Use this instead:
½ Cup of Butter ¼ Cup Applesauce + ¼ Cup Canola Oil or Margarine
1 Egg 2 Egg Whites
1 Cup of Chocolate Chips ½ Cup of Mini Chocolate Chips + Chopped Dried Fruit
Whole Milk Light Soy Milk or Skim Milk
Sugar Agave Nectar; Stevia; Organic Honey; Molasses
Your body will thank you for the lighter
nutritious meals you make. Over time you’ll notice your waistline
getting smaller and an increased sense of well-being. Commit my
savvy substitutions to memory and you’ll cut calories without
compromising the great taste of your food. Bon appetite!
Coach Bonnie Mechelle is a professional weight coach, motivational speaker, author and radio personality in Atlanta Georgia . Check out her new Food and Exercise Journal, Accountability is Key for increased weight loss success. Learn more about her unique weight loss program and services @ http://www.thehealthrevolution.us
