Food Swaps to Lower Calories

rosebarnalice

Some of my go-to substitutions are:
* Riced cauliflower instead of rice (or half and half)
* mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes (or half and half)
* yogurt-based salad dressings (Bolthouse Farms has some great flavors!)
* egg beaters instead of eggs in omelettes and recipes (30 calories vs. 70 calories per serving)
* shiritaki noodles instead of pasta (particularly in Asian-style noodle soups)
* broccoli slaw mix, mushrooms, or shredded carrots and/or napa cabbage instead of pasta or grains in casseroles or crock pot recipes
* a little bit of a really strong-flavored cheese like parmesan or extra sharp cheddar instead of a lot more of a milder cheese with less flavor
* unsweetened almond milk instead of regular or 2% in coffee and cereal;
* sandwich wraps made with flatbreads and corn tortillas instead of regular bread

Crafty_camper123

I just thought of one that I forgot about. For instant oatmeal, I take half a flavored packet, and half a plain packet. it shaves off a few calories(10 or so), and cuts the sugars in half. I find I don't really miss the extra sweetness.