Saturday, February 8, 2014

Change One Eating Habit Every 3 Months


By Dilworth Now nutrition columnist Marian Bennett

Do you ever get stuck in a rut eating the same meal for breakfast or always eating a dessert right after dinner? 

Consider switching it up every couple of months with a new addition to a favorite meal or swapping out and trying something new.

Eating breakfast can seem monotonous, especially if you eat the same meal every day.

If you have oat bran cereal with a banana every morning, why not change it to having oat bran with a banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter?

You will feel fuller longer, get the energy in the morning you need, and even drop an inch or two in your waistline!

Maybe breakfast is not what you want to work on, but perhaps give a go on substituting ingredients from baked goods.

How about replacing butter with avocados?

Avocados provide almost half the daily recommendation of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and helps reduce the risk of diabetes while the flavor is still rich.

What about replacing oil with Greek yogurt?

Yogurt has a lower fat and caloric content and provides probiotics. The texture keeps the recipe still very creamy and adds moisture while it does not add a pungent flavor to the dessert.

These are super, simply yummy options that you can try and will not skimp on the flavor or moisture!

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