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Three Healthy Alternatives For Your Every Day Life

7 July 2017

Martha Mitchell

When you are trying to get your diet and health under control, you need to make sure that you mind every calorie that you feed yourself. You'll want to start looking at some healthy alternatives to your favorite foods so that you can enjoy your food intake while getting down to your ideal weight. If you want to get started with some healthy substitutes that can help you in your everyday life, read below: 

#1: Look into some healthy fats

The problem with the average American diet is that most people take in too many unhealthy fats. Your body needs a certain amount of fat to be healthy, but excess fat leads to obesity and heart conditions. Consider switching to some healthier fats to give your body what it needs, while also cutting out high quantities of sodium and grease. For example, instead of eating potato chips, you could switch to almonds that are lightly salted with sea salt. Instead of using butter, you can switch to healthier alternatives like avocado or olive oil. Doing this will provide you access to healthy fats that help your body function at its best while reducing the likelihood of heart disease and obesity.

#2: Cut out the fried foods

The problem with fast food is that most of it is prepared fried, which is one of the worst ways to eat any food from a health standpoint. It may require some cooking and meal prep, but there are some healthy alternatives you can switch to as you begin to eliminate fried food. For example, you can create a delicious stir fry that uses a fraction of the oil or grease found in fried foods, while providing a light and delicious taste. You can also turn to oven baked meat and steamed meat, as opposed to deep-fried. The health benefits of ditching fried food are tremendous and these alternatives will help you do that.

#3: Look into sugar alternatives and make sure to hydrate

One of the reasons that people feel like zombies in their everyday lives is that they are dehydrated and take in too much sugar. Increase your water intake by drinking at least 8 cups per day. Cut out sugar so that you keep your weight under control and can better regulate your energy levels. Honey is an excellent alternative to sugar that can be used in a lot of different ways, as well as another low-calorie sweetener. You can get the best of both worlds by ditching sodas that dehydrate you and adding a low-calorie sweetener to your water to get a little bit of flavor.

Use these three guidelines so that you can be more mindful of your health. 

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