Splendid Swaps
One key to healthy eating is to eat good foods instead of ones that are not as good for you. Here's a handy list to print up and post on your icebox:
| Choose: | Instead of: |
|---|---|
| Meat | |
| Chicken or turkey breasts | Bologna |
| Tuna packed in water | Lunch meats |
| Sweets | |
| Angel food cake | Brownies |
| Snacks | |
| Pretzels | Potato chips |
| Dairy | |
| Low-fat margarine | Butter |
| Low-fat or non-fat milk or evaporated skim milk | Whole milk, cream |
| Yogurt | Sour cream |
| Egg whites or egg substitutes | Whole eggs |
| Frozen yogurt,ice milk | Ice cream |
| Vegetables | |
| Baked or mashed potatoes | French fries |
| Oils | |
| Canola, corn, olive, safflower, or sunflower oil | Coconut oil |
| Applesauce | Oil (for baking) |
