3 Foods you need to swap ASAP!

Low energy? Struggling to budge those last few pounds? 
Honestly, it could be the sneaky foods you are eating that you think aren’t THAT bad. It is time to kick these foods out of your life.

1. Swap White Rice for Brown Rice or Quinoa
 When possible ask for brown rice – most restaurants have this option anyway. Also, it’s always good to have some Quinoa in the cupboard –  this is an amazing grain to substitute for rice altogether. It packs a whole bunch of extra benefits as it is higher in fibre and protein! This extra protein and fibre could be just what you need to keep your weight loss moving.

2. Swap Dried Fruit for Fresh Fruit
Dried fruit seems like a healthy option because it IS fruit, right? What you might not know is that some dried fruits have added sugar and added preservatives! Dried fruits are sweet and energy-dense and can be easy to eat in large amounts at a time. While dried fruits are okay on occasions, I recommend eating the fresh versions as much as possible. 

​3. Swap Bottled Salad Dressing for Fresh Lemon and Pepper
The sneakiest ingredient to an almost healthy meal is the salad dressing, which can be either high in saturated fat or sugar. Most cream-based dressings contain a surprising amount of fat and calories, that could turn your nutritious salad into something not so healthy. Instead, opt for some freshly squeezed lemon and pepper! If you need a little creaminess, add a drizzle of olive oil or some avocado! It could be so upsetting to be thinking you’re eating such a nutritious meal only to know that the salad dressing might be letting you down.

These simple swaps could make a huge difference – give them a try and see what happens!