
Swapping a regular fast food burger, or high fat supermarket burger for one of
our Power Burgers is a positive step towards a healthier and cleaner lifestyle…
but what else could you be doing on your healthier lifestyle journey? We list
some of our favourite food swaps to get you started:
Swap Your Burger Bun
All’s fair and
well if you’re swapping your high fat burger for a low-fat, high protein power
burger, but if you’re having it in a regular ol’ bun then you’re still
consuming unnecessary empty calories. Instead, sandwich your burger in an
English muffin.
Swap Your White Bread & Pasta
Talking of empty
calories, white bread & pasta is full of the troublesome little mites due
to the high white flour content. Swapping to whole meal/brown bread & pasta
reduces that significantly and provides you with added fiber – perfect for
keeping you fuller, for longer.
Swap Your Salt
Most foods already
have salt, whether natural or added. Although our body naturally needs a bit of
salt, too much can raise your blood pressure and encourage fluid retention,
which puts strain on your kidneys, arteries, heart and brain. If you’re looking
for a flavour enhancer try adding herbs and spices to meals. You’ll be
surprised at just how great these can be!
Swap Your Rice
Steer clear of
white rice and swap for a baked potato. Potatoes have three times more fiber,
keeping you fuller for longer, and possibly preventing you reaching for a
calorific snack! If you want to go one step further, go for sweet potatoes,
which are not only high in fiber, but packed full of vitamin C and E.
Swap Food Prep
The way you
prepare your food can make a huge difference. Instead of frying your meat, use
a George Foreman or grill, this will vastly reduce the amount of fat that your
meat retains. When cooking veg – try steaming instead of boiling, doing so will
increase the amount of nutrients that your veg retains.
Do you have a
favourite healthy food swap? Let us know in the comments section below:
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