{"id":2226,"date":"2021-09-16T13:49:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T18:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2021-09-16T13:49:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T18:49:18","slug":"hello-autumn-and-healthy-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2021\/09\/16\/hello-autumn-and-healthy-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"HELLO, autumn and healthy eating!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Starting to eat healthier options can sometimes feel like a hurdle you can\u2019t overcome. Sometimes it starts off well and keeping the routine of healthy eating can be more difficult than starting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Being healthy takes both exercise and putting good ingredients in your body. If you want to feel healthier it takes two parts of eating healthy foods with healthy ingredients as well as staying active.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">This blog is designated to provide substitutes to ingredients that you use in everyday meals to help those who want to feel healthier and keep a routine of eating healthier for yourself! This blog contains a list of substitutes or alternatives to ingredients for your everyday meals and make them a healthier meal. Exchanging some of those fattening ingredients in some of your favorite meals will keep you from having to cut out your favorite foods and not have a restricted diet in an attempt to be healthier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Dairy:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Butter <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>olive oil, coconut oil, applesauce, nut butter, avocado<\/li><li>Butter <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>cooking spray<\/li><li>Cheese <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>veggies<\/li><li>Cream <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>organic whole milk or coconut cream<\/li><li>Low-fat cheese <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>goat cheese&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sour cream <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>fat-free or Greek yogurt&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Starches:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Bagel <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>English muffins<\/li><li>Breadcrumbs <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>ground flaxseeds<\/li><li>Cereal <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>oatmeal<\/li><li>Chips <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>fruit, veggies, or popcorn<\/li><li>Couscous <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>quinoa<\/li><li>Crouton <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>nuts<\/li><li>Flour tortilla <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>corn tortilla<\/li><li>Fries <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>side salad<\/li><li>Granola <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>nuts<\/li><li>Instant oatmeal <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>whole grain oats<\/li><li>Pasta <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>multigrain, chickpea, or whole-wheat pasta<\/li><li>Pasta <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles<\/li><li>Potato chips <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>jicama or kale chips<\/li><li>Potatoes <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>cauliflower<\/li><li>Regular pizza crust <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>thin crust<\/li><li>Rice <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>riced cauliflower<\/li><li>Tortilla <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>lettuce wrap<\/li><li>White rice <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>brown rice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Sugars:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Candy <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>homemade chocolate trail mix or dates<\/li><li>Cookies <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>oatmeal energy balls<\/li><li>Fruit drinks <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>whole fruits<\/li><li>Fruit snacks <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>organic fruit leathers<\/li><li>Milk chocolate <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>dark chocolate<\/li><li>Mimosa <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>Bloody Mary<\/li><li>Soda <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>flavored water<\/li><li>Sugar <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>cinnamon or sugar-free applesauce in baking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Ingredients:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Egg whites <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>whole eggs<\/li><li>Flour <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>whole wheat flour<\/li><li>Ground beef <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>ground turkey or chicken<\/li><li>Mayo <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>hummus<\/li><li>Salt <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>fresh herbs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Other Alternatives:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Burrito <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>rice bowl<\/li><li>Coffee <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>green tea<\/li><li>Cream based soups <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>Chili<\/li><li>Hummus &amp; pita <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>hummus &amp; veggies<\/li><li>Lettuce (iceberg or romaine) <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>spinach, kale, or arugula<\/li><li>Peanut butter <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>low fat peanut butter<\/li><li>Store-bought salad dressing <strong><em>substitute with <\/em><\/strong>homemade dressing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">You can read more information about these substitutes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/healthy-food-substitutes\/\">here.<\/a> Substituting ingredients in your snacks and meals can change your diet without completely cutting foods. Swapping out unhealthy ingredients can really make a difference in your health. Sometimes it is more work to cook or it&#8217;s very tempting to order the fries instead of a veggie, but ultimately you should feel healthier for your needs and wants! Happy Eating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Strive for progress not perfection!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting to eat healthier options can sometimes feel like a hurdle you can\u2019t overcome. Sometimes it starts off well and keeping the routine of healthy eating can be more difficult than starting.&nbsp; Being healthy takes both exercise and putting good ingredients in your body. 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