As we move into the future, it’s important to stay healthy and fit. But how do you know what foods are healthy for you? And what about food swaps? Well, in 2022, there’s a new way to stay fit and healthy – by swapping out unhealthy foods for healthier ones! By following these healthy food swaps, you’ll be able to improve your health easily without feeling like you’re missing out.

Use Coconut flour

White flour is full of preservatives, artificial flavors, and other ingredients that are harmful to your health. But don’t give up on it just yet. You can still make recipes using white flour. You just have to swap in healthier ingredients, like coconut flour!

Coconut flour has a low glycemic index and contains more fiber than white bread! Not only is it healthy for you, but it also helps keep your blood sugar level stable, which will help with weight loss.

In most baked goods, you can also use coconut flour instead of wheat or regular white flour – pancakes, quick bread, muffins, and more!

Swap Out White Pasta

If you’re a pasta lover, swap out white pasta for brown ones and watch the pounds melt away. A study done by Harvard University showed that people who ate whole-wheat spaghetti lost up to four times as much weight as those who ate regular spaghetti.

Just swapping out your white pasta for brown can help you lose weight and feel more energized at the same time!

Besides, whole-wheat pasta is low in calories and has plenty of fiber, which helps your digestive system break down food. It’s also high in iron and magnesium, essential nutrients for your body. Plus, it provides a healthy dose of vitamin E.

Use More Sweet Potato

One great swap is swapping out your favorite high-carb food for sweet potato. Why? Because sweet potato’s fiber content can help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, it has a low glycemic index and is an excellent vitamin A and C source.

But how do you go about adding more sweet potatoes into your life? Here are some tips for getting more of this tasty tuber in your diet:

Add shredded or cubed sweet potato to soups, casseroles, pasta dishes, and breakfast cereals.

Use cooked and cooled mashed sweet potato in muffins, pancakes, or other baked goods.

Alternatives to White Rice

Whole-grain quinoa has several benefits, like high fiber, protein, and iron. Some healthy alternatives to white rice include brown rice, whole grain quinoa, cauliflower, and barley. Brown rice tastes similar to the original type of brown rice and contains more nutrients than white rice due to its unsaturated fats and vitamins B2, B6, and E content.

Cauliflower is an increasingly popular substitution for rice, and its versatility can lend itself to many meal options. Try this recipe for roasted cauliflower if cauliflower rice doesn’t appeal to you.

Barley is another excellent substitute for white rice because it’s rich in fiber and antioxidants. It also helps lower blood sugar levels, making it a good option for anyone with diabetes or who needs to watch their glucose levels closely.

Farro is another ancient grain that is unrefined and doesn’t disturb your glycemic index like white rice will. It has a nutty flavor and cooks at about the same time as rice does. Farro is the grain that is used to make spelt flour.

Have you looked into alternatives to make your eating healthier? Have you used any of these healthy food swaps? If you have, tell me how in the comments below. I would love to read your suggestions.

Until our next rendezvous…

XOXO

Trudy