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Stay Sexy ~ What do you Reach For?

January 12, 2014 by Adriana Kraft

Not what you’re thinking, probably – today I’m talking about the healthy eating part of staying sexy, with some tips on satisfying substitutes you can reach for when you bump up against a craving for something you know isn’t good for you.

Caveat: I am not a dietician. I’m sharing what works for hubs and myself, things we’ve learned by trial and error and a little advice from our friends.

We all know one of the biggest threats to healthy eating is the list of favorite foods we should hardly ever eat – the things we need to cut way back on if we want to keep our bodies fit and energized and – of course – sexy. Do you struggle with cravings for some of those things? We do – so here are some alternatives we’ve come up with:

I love chips and dips – especially taco chips. But I want to avoid the empty calories of simple carbs whenever possible. I’ve just discovered Trader Joe’s Quinoa and Black Bean infused Tortilla Chips. Compared to most ordinary corn taco chips, there’s less fat, double the fiber, and fabulous southwest flavor. Very hearty and satisfying, goes with my favorite hummus perfectly.

Speaking of hummus: Did you know it makes a tasty sandwich spread? Use it in place of mayonnaise, to add even more healthy legumes to your diet. Far less fat, more fiber and protein, too.

Another great chips substitution – popcorn! Nutritionally, it’s lower fat, higher fiber (twice as much per serving), and fewer calories than potato chips. At our house we air-pop it, then add a tiny taste of butter: 1 teaspoon for the entire batch, or 1.8 grams of fat per serving, and just a touch of salt. Hot out of the microwave, it’s very satisfying.

Ice cream? Not even on my radar, since I can’t eat dairy products – but my husband, as a cardiac patient, has become very fond of Greek yogurt, from the dairy case or frozen. Higher in protein, lower in fat, and (if you pay attention to the nutrition label and select carefully) lower in overall sugar. His favorite? Chobani Dark Cherry Greek Yogurt: Half the sugar of the equivalent amount of ice cream, zero fat, and three times as much protein.

Here’s a LINK to more “reach for this” tips I shared last March. What is your worst unhealthy food craving, and what healthy substitutions have you come up with? We’d love to hear from you!

Have fun, and Stay Sexy!

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  1. Joye says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Thank you so much for the tips. I love Greek yogurt I put it on fresh peaches and other fruits. That makes a good summer salad. I sprinkle on some sesame seeds and a bit of dill weed yummy

    • Adriana Kraft says

      January 12, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks, Joy – great idea, definitely sounds yummy 🙂

  2. Lynda Bailey says

    January 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Great tips, Adriana! I’ve gotten away from yogurt the last few years, but I’m gonna hafta check out your hubby’s favorite. Love dark cherry!

  3. ELF says

    February 16, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Hmm, I will have to try some of these…I definitely need to try to eat more healthy snacks, thanks for the suggestions.

    • Adriana Kraft says

      February 16, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, ELF – I’d love to hear what healthy snacks you come up with, too!

      Adriana

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