Nutrition Hacks

Plain yogurt is a great replacement in several recipes including: mayo in chicken/tuna fish salad; sour cream in tacos

spaghetti squash is a great way to give the look of pasta while not breaking the calorie bank. It is best paired with red sauce

A spiralizer is a great investment. Using it on potatoes offers the look of pasta while not breaking the calorie bank; using it on other vegetables decreases their cooking time by 15 or more minutes.

Instead of buying pre-made vinegarette you can make your own. Simply use plain balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil in a 4:1 ratio. This helps eliminate "hidden sugars" that blow up that calorie bank!! Add spices to change the flavor.

Don't buy pre-made spice packs. These are often loaded with sugar and salt. Use spices with no added sugars and spices from the spice rack and make your own mixes. It's fun and creates better flavors!!

Cauliflower is more versatile than you know! You can use it instead of rice in stir-fries and as a base in pizza crust. You won't even taste the difference

Craving a good pancake for breakfast but don't want to break want to break the calorie bank? Use bananas and your favorite protein mix in place of pancake mix. This can also be done for other baked goods.

No doubt sandwiches are one of the most common lunch item. To decrease unnecessary calories, try using only one slice of bread. Your appetite will still see it as a sandwich, you just lowered it by up to 120 calories!

Instead of adding maple syrup to your breakfast, take 1/2 cup of your choice of berries and place them in the microwave for about 2 minutes (until "shinny") then mash them up. Instant compote!!