10 Small Changes in Your Diet for a Healthier Life

Do you want to change your eating habits for something healthier? If you don't know where to start, here are some tips to replace certain foods with others that could have the same flavor and help you stay fit. Instead of: granola  Choose: oatmeal  A cup of conventional granola could give you 200 calories and 13 g of sugar, while the same amount of oatmeal would provide you with 150 cal. and only 1 g of sugar. Instead of: sugar  Choose: ground cinnamon  We love this twist because cinnamon can also sweeten your favorite desserts and drinks but with fewer calories. Start your day with this delicious German-style oatmeal Instead of: a bacon and egg sandwich  Choose: scrambled eggs with vegetables Vegetables like spinach are full of fiber, which will give you more energy for your daily activities. You could avoid more than 50 calories. Instead of: store-bought yogurt with fruit at the bottom  Choose: natural yogurt with fresh fruit  Cut pieces of peach, strawberries, or blueberries to accompany your yogurt. The fruit in supermarket products could add a lot of sugar. Enjoy a glass of yogurt with fruits Instead of: latte coffee  Choose: black coffee  Due to its higher coffee content, black coffee has more antioxidants that protect you from free radical damage, which causes cellular damage and premature aging. Plus, you won't consume as many calories and sugar found in the latte. Instead of: fruit juices  Choose: whole fruits with skin  These contain more fiber and nutrients than if you consume them in liquid form. Juices (especially those you buy in stores) have very little natural pulp.  Energize yourself with this warm spiced coffee   Instead of: cheese crackers  Choose: apples with cheese It may sound strange, but if you slice some apples and pair them with panela cheese or cream cheese, you could get the same crunchiness but in a healthier way. Instead of: potato chips  Choose: popcorn When you're craving something salty, instead of rushing to the corner store for potato chips, make your own popcorn at home and add a little salt. Here's how to make popcorn on the stove Instead of: processed dressings  Choose: olive oil To give that special flavor to your salads, we suggest using a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, which has more beneficial properties than the store-bought dressings you find in the supermarket. Instead of: butter or margarine  Choose: coconut oil If you like frying your dishes with butter, reduce your fat intake by substituting it with coconut oil. Besides the wonderful aroma it will release, you'll love its flavor. Learn about the different types of cooking oils