Essence of Eating Good Food for Longer Living

Chapter 3 - Healthy Alternatives to Bad Food

Flurry Pickles2023/07/13 13:25
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Healthy Alternatives to Bad Food


The good news is that you don't have to give up your favorite foods completely to eat healthier. You can simply swap them with healthier alternatives that are lower in calories, fat, salt, and sugar, and higher in nutrients, fiber, and flavor. Here are some examples of healthy alternatives to bad food: Instead of coffee creamer, use low-fat or fat-free milk, or a plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk. Instead of bleached white flour bread, use whole wheat bread, rye bread, or sprouted grain bread. Instead of processed snacks, such as chips, cookies, and pastries, enjoy fresh fruits, raw nuts, dried fruits, granola bars, or popcorn. Instead of sugary drinks, such as soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit juices, drink water, unsweetened tea, or infused water with fruits or herbs. Instead of alcohol, drink sparkling water with lemon or lime juice, or mocktails made with fruit juice and soda water. Instead of cream-based soups, try broth-based soups with lots of vegetables. Instead of quiche and salad, try soup and salad. Instead of buffalo chicken wings, try peel-and-eat shrimp. Instead of bread, muffins, or croissants, try melba toast, pita bread, or whole-grain rolls. These are just some of the many smart substitutions you can make to eat healthier and live longer. By choosing foods that are rich in nutrients and low in additives , you can improve your health and well-being without sacrificing taste or satisfaction.