{"id":427,"date":"2021-11-23T04:18:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T04:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2021-11-23T04:18:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T04:18:27","slug":"eat-this-not-that-healthy-food-swaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/blog\/eat-this-not-that-healthy-food-swaps\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cEat This, Not That.\u201d Healthy Food Swaps."},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to meals, I\u2019m always trying to find ways to make my life easier.\u00a0 Sometimes I\u2019m way too busy to cook\/prepare a meal, and other times I simply don\u2019t feel like it!\u00a0 Convenience foods are my go-to in these times.\u00a0 This does not mean that I am not making a conscious effort to fuel my body with the nutrients that I know it needs.\u00a0 Instead, I like to think of it as giving convenience foods a boost, nutrition-wise.<\/p>\n

My goal is always to find convenience foods\/meals that are, at the very least, slightly more nutritious than some of the typical convenience foods like chips, crackers, cereal, deli meats and other highly processed foods on the market.\u00a0 A few of the things I try to look for in products are good ingredients, fiber and protein content.\u00a0 I also try to minimize saturated fats, sodium and added sugar where I can.\u00a0 All of that being said, not every product will be perfect!\u00a0 It\u2019s all about making adjustments where you can \u2013 small swaps here and there add up!\u00a0 Here are a few of the swaps I recommend when it comes to convenience foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Instead of This\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nTry This!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White bagel with cream cheese<\/td>\nWhole grain English muffin with a nut butter, banana and hemp seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High-sugar, cold breakfast cereals<\/td>\n\u00bd portion of a\u00a0lower-sugar cereal<\/a>\u00a0with \u00bc-\u00bd cup of nuts\/seeds added<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flavored, single-serve oatmeal packets<\/td>\nPlain, cooked oats, topped with nuts\/seeds\/nut butters, fruitOr, a low-sugar pre-packaged option like\u00a0Bob\u2019s Red Mill Oatmeal w\/ flax & chia seeds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kellogg\u2019s Eggo Waffles<\/td>\nBirch Benders Protein waffles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoplait (or other regular, flavored yogurt)<\/td>\nGreek yogurt<\/a>\u00a0flavored with your own toppings\/spices!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skippy of Jif peanut butter<\/td>\nOne-ingredient peanut butter<\/a>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If not one, two (like, dry roasted peanuts and sea salt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lays or Ritz (or other highly-processed) crackers and chips<\/td>\nSimple mills crackers<\/a>Mary\u2019s Crackers<\/a><\/p>\n

Flackers<\/a><\/p>\n

Ella\u2019s Flats<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Flavored\/dipped pretzels<\/td>\nLebby\u2019s Chickpea Snacks (get the\u00a0sesame honey<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0dark chocolate<\/a>!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-packaged, flavored trail mixes<\/td>\nRaw or dry roasted nuts \u2013 make your own trail mix!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veggie dips\/other dips<\/td>\nHummus (pair it with raw veggies or one of the cracker options above!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deli\/lunch meats<\/td>\nGrilled chicken (make a batch on Sunday!)Canned tuna<\/p>\n

Hard boiled eggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hellman\u2019s mayo (or other mayo\u2019s made with inflammatory oils)<\/td>\nPrimal Kitchen Mayo<\/a>\u00a0(use this for a quick tuna\/egg salad for lunch!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Store bought\/low-fat salad dressings<\/td>\nHome-made, batched salad dressings<\/a>\u00a0(even if you\u2019re buying a salad out, using your own dressing can reduce sodium and added sugar significantly!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Pick one of these swaps and see how you can incorporate it into your busy routine! Personally, I keep nut butters and oats in my office at work and crackers or trail mix in my car. This way, I\u2019m good to go if I don\u2019t even have time for a protein waffle when I\u2019m rushing out the door!<\/p>\n

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\"\"Exercise is only part of the equation in living well and feeling your best. Now you can be fully supported in your health and fitness journey, with nutritional coaching offered right here at the club!\u00a0 Isabel Debnam is a Registered Dietitian supporting the nutritional needs of our community.<\/p>\n

To learn more and schedule a complimentary consult with Isabel,\u00a0click here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or contact\u00a0isabel.debnam@Synergyhealthclub.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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