Healthy Alternatives

You should try to incorporate some lean protein into each of your meals. Eating protein makes you feel fuller longer and provides your body with a steady release of energy throughout the day.

Wild salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, high in protein, and low fat.

Salmon is also rich in selenium, B6, B12, niacin, magnesium, and phosphorus; vitamins and nutrients that are beneficial to a healthy lifestyle and weight-loss plan.

Protein repairs body tissues, builds lean muscles, and can increase your metabolic rate; which is necessary for healthy weight-loss.

Some great lean protein options for meat eaters are: skinless chicken breast, turkey, fish and shrimp.

For vegetarian and vegans good protein choices are: lentils, chickpeas, black beans, lima beans, nuts, yogurt, and reduced fat milk or whole milk.

Eat nuts in moderation; they are high in protein, but are also very high in fat.

If you enjoy Mexican foods like cheese enchiladas, you can replace a large portion of the high fat cheeses with reduced fat cheese, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, replace the regular sour cream for light sour cream, and use reduced fat cream cheese; these small changes make a huge difference that will pay off in the long-term.

Fried chicken can be replaced with crispy, juicy oven-baked chicken dredged in panko bread crumbs seasoned to perfection using a spice blend of the following: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary and lemon pepper.

Replace frying your French fries with potatoes coated in extra virgin olive oil, and seasoned with chili powder, cumin and oregano.

Eating healthy can be delicious with a few thoughtful changes and some creativity.