Try some simple food swaps

It's simpler than you would think to choose healthier foods. You may move to a healthy lifestyle without giving up all the things you enjoy by making a few easy, everyday changes. The key is to replace foods high in calories, fat, salt, and sugar with those that are healthier, such as more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

For many processed food, there are countless healthy alternatives. These simple food swap ideas can help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family's diet. Some are listed below:

• Change to a cup of oatmeal with fresh fruit instead of your sugary morning cereal.
• Instead of using the microwave, make your own popcorn on the stove.
• Instead of using store-bought dressings, prepare a homemade vinaigrette with vinegar and olive oil to sprinkle over salads.
• To replace store-bought versions of trail mix with something healthier, make your own using nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
• Replace the croutons on your salads with nuts or seeds.
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