Hi, I’m Weis Dietitian Emily Bumgarner with the Weis HealthyBites tip of the week.
The holidays include many traditions, including food, but can you make a few ingredient swaps to those classic dishes to make them better for your health? Many times we can swap an ingredient to better our health without losing flavor. Here are a few suggestions:
• Use turkey bacon in place of regular bacon for a leaner, lower fat option
• Use herbs and spices in place of salt for lots of flavor and lower sodium content
• Try cutting the sugar in a recipe back by a third or fourth of what is called for without changing the texture or taste
• Try swapping oil in baked goods with unsweetened applesauce for more nutrients and lower fat content
• Add veggies where you can, including side dishes, sauces, casseroles, etc.
• Overall enjoy the holiday season with moderate portions of your favorite foods!
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