Simple Substitions For Healthier Meals

Are you confused and even ready to just give up on what to eat, when to eat it and how to be healthy? There are so many options and advertisements.  What’s really good and what’s just pretending to be good and is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing ready to take you off the path to losing weight and staying healthy in a snap!?  Here are some simple suggestions on easy changes that can get you going in the right direction in no time and start eating healthier everyday!

Instead of breadcrumbs, use WASA Crackers.  At 45 calories per slice and whole grain nutrition these crackers are the perfect substitute.  Put 2 or 3 crackers in a resealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin or the back of a pan, smash the crackers into crumbs! It’s also a great way to get out your frustrations:) Dump the crumbs into the bowl and season with salt and pepper and some garlic powder and a little ground cayenne pepper for a kick and Viola instant seasoned crumbs. Wisk
together 2 eggs and ¼ cup 2% milk in another bowl. Dip your chicken or turkey
tenders into the egg and milk, then into the crumbs.  Add to a heated sauté pan with 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil and cook until golden brown on both sides and the juices run clear.  Add a side of your favorite veggie and you have yourself a meal in less than 30 minutes that adults and kids alike will enjoy.

Use the same crumb and milk mixture to bread shrimp, make crab cakes, salmon patties or chicken breasts!

Instead of adding up the calories with whole wheat bread, try using a small whole wheat pita.  At more than half of the calories of two slices of whole wheat bread, the pita is smaller and able to be stuffed with your favorite turkey or ham, cheese or humus and enjoyed on the go!  It’s also good with sloppy joes!  Super simple andeasy, sauté onion, garlic until tender; add the turkey meat or the lean
hamburger.  Add 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard and 1 T. ketchup.  You can add
parsley or hot sauce if you like.  Then add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and a small can of tomato sauce and cook until thick!  Sprinkle with 2% reduced fat
cheese and spoon into the pita pocket!!!! Another kid and adult friendly meal in less than 30 minutes!

Try julienned squash and zucchini instead of noodles for a side dish!

Stick with it and try new recipes every week!!!! Remember to prepare and pre plan, these are the secrets to success!!!!!!

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