Diet Special – Healthy foods that aren't (Part 2)
Fruit Smoothies
- 600 calories
- 120 g sugars
Eat this instead!
100% fruit smoothie
- 350 calories
- 75 g sugars
Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high-fructose corn syrup, which means they're more milkshake than smoothie. The key here really is in the name: A 100% fruit smoothie made with plain yogurt instead of ice cream or sherbet will contain nearly half the calories and significantly less sugar, plus it will provide all of the vitamin and antioxidant capacity that a smoothie is supposed to have.
Chicken Wrap
- 700 calories
- 35 g fat
Eat this instead!
Grilled chicken sandwich
- 375 calories
- 15 g fat
The wrap itself is the real offender here, dense with fast-burning carbs and containing up to 400 calories. It's a tortilla shell pumped with a bunch of modified starch and fat. Plus the huge surface area means more room to slather dressing and pack in more cheese and meat than your typical sandwich. Definitely not a health food. A grilled chicken sandwich on a bun offers a great balance of fat, carbs, and protein, plus having a bun instead of a huge tortilla provides some much-needed portion control. Bonus: ditch the mayo in favour of BBQ sauce or salsa (which is the ultimate fat-free, low-cal condiment).
This is just a few ideas that will hopefully get you checking labels before you buy, remember focus on natural, unprocessed foods and eat plenty of lean protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You don’t have to give up your favourite foods all together, but you will learn to satisfy your cravings in healthy ways. Try to keep the cakes, biscuits, chocolates for special occasions or just have one day a week were you treat yourself to a little of your favourite, but don’t get carried away.
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