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Super Ways to Save Calories

7th Mar 2010

DietOne of many ways to have healthy food but also food you have always liked to eat available by trying these food swaps. You will be surprised how many calories you can save without compromising tasty food.

Swap Potato Chips for Air Popped Popcorn

Airpopped corn is a handy snack for children and adults alike but much lower in salt and fat than potato chips with a difference of 500kj per 25g serving,

Swap Vinegar for Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is equally as good on fish and in salad dressings and marinades as vinegar but also includes an antioxidant and vitamin C boost which help promote healthy youthful skin

Swap a Bacon Sandwich For a Wholegrain Bagel with Smoked Salmon and Crean Cheese

The calcium rich cream works with the salmon to help the body absorb bone boosting vitamin D.

Swap Carbonara Sauce For Tomato and Garlic Sauce

It is much lower in fat and cooking tomatoes releases more lycopene – the antioxidant chemical known to reduce the risk of cancers

Swap Roast Potatoes For Roast Pumpkin

Pumpkin is low in kilojoules (84kj/100g) so its a perfect alternative for weight watchers who still want to enjoy the occasional roast dinner. Its rich in iron, potassium, magnesium and beta carotene.

Swap Buttered Bread For Bread Dipped in Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

The good fats in olive oil get to work by reducing your cholesterol and also the risk of developing Alzheimers disease later in life.

These are just a few examples if you have more please email on the contact page and we will include them.


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