ENJOY COMFORT FOODS WHILE LOSING UGLY BODY FAT

TASTY SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THOSE CARB HEAVY FAVORITES

Although we hate to admit it most of us still have a warm place in our hearts for the comfort foods we grew up with. Even if you’ve adapted a healthy eating style and consistent exercise schedule there are times when you are going to crave those yummie goodies mom used to whip up . Many foods are attached to fond memories and happy times so when we’re looking for comfort and deeper nourishment it not unusual for us to crave those favorites. Unfortunatley they tend to be heavy in calories, fat and Carbs.

I have a solution for you. By making tweaks and ingredient substitutions you can substantially lower your risk of going overboard and blowing out your eating program and gaining weight.

COMFORT FOOD RE-DO

SANDWICHES

Swap out the bread and use napa  cabbage, low carb tortillas, or low cal low  carb breads. Use mustard, low fat mayonnaise, peppers rings, relish and tomatoes for added flavor and texture. Lowfat luncheon meats and cheeses can make significant differences by cutting calories  and fat in half.

PIZZA

Use a low carb tortilla, giant portobello mushroom cap or pita bread to replace the crust.

Avoid the pepperoni and meat based toppings and opt for extra chunky tomato sauce, lite cheese, fresh vegetables, roasted red peppers, carmelized onions or fresh greens like arugula.

CHEESE FLAVORED CHIPS

Here is a terrific substitute for those cheesy crackers you love to scarf down by the handful, Place a tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese in a little mound on a plate that has been sprayed with Pam cooking spray. Place in the microwave on high for about one minute. remove and allow to cool and firm up. Scrape off the plate and enjoy.

PANCAKES

Substitute oatmeal and cottage cheese for white flour. Mix a half cup of oatmeal, a 1/4 cup of cottage cheese with two eggs. Add a dash of cinnamon and vanilla extract, then whirl in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cook in a pan over medium heat just as you would a regular pancake.

MAC AND CHEESE

Use the new FIBER GOURMET low carb pasta substitute product or make regular Kraft mac and cheese but eliminate half the pasta and substitute black beans or mixed vegetable, mushrooms, squash or onions for the macaroni.

Those are a few of my favorites. I’ll have more in weeks to come.

Try one and write back to tell me how it turned out.