What's your sneeky healthy trick?

If were talking about toast toppings I usually do almond butter (which tastes kinda like pb but almonds are easier to digest!) or butter & cinnamon (cinnamon is supposed to help u lose weight)

Idk if this helps but it works for me!

I made "tofunaise" today, but putting tofu in the blender with a little bit of tahini and wasabi, then I spead it on my sandwich like mayo. And I used baby spinach instead of lettuce.

Kale chips!

Also, balsamic vinegar (instead of salad dressing, or on roasted red onions, or mixed in with black beans,...)

@IMSwedish:

Yeah that's what I heard! I did a little research though because I couldn't remember why it helps:

"Cinnamon might help you with weight loss by helping you lower your blood sugar levels or increasing your insulin performance. The way your body processes sugar directly correlates to how much fat your body stores and how often you crave sugars and carbs."

-http://www.livestrong.com/article/199161-can-cinnamon-help-you-lose-weight/

So it sounds like it increases your metabolism!

I read that if you want to use less butter (or pb or any topping on bread really) then use less but eat it upside down lol that way you taste the topping more and all that... but thats not an issue for me really lol

For sandwiches, I buy fat free cream cheese, and use a tbsp for each slice instead of mayo, that way its 30 calories and fat free (if thats an issue). I don't buy fat free mayo because I don't think I would be able to finish it.

This thing called...MY FITNESS PAL...shhhh!

Haha, but really...this site IS my trick!

Blot my pizza with a napkin (several times) and don't eat pizza with pepperoni.

Always have my salad dressing on the side and dip the tip of my fork in, every other bite.

Put any leftovers in the fridge before I sit down and eat, at least if I really want it I have to work to get it back out!

Laughing Cow cheese wedges for just about anything.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head!


One more, I use Frank's Red Hot Sauce on Salads and many other foods. No calories, but watch the sodium!

Chia Seeds!

I just bought some of those. How do you use them?

My wife makes homeade fruit toppings for things like plain yogert by putting roughly 2 cups of fruit of your choice (usually berry or peach for us) with about a tablespoon of REAL maple surup, stir and simmer on low til things get nice and mushy, put it in a bowl and use the submirsion blender and puree until it's basically liquified. Healthy natural goodness to put on plain yogert, icecream, pancakes, whatever.

I made "tofunaise" today, but putting tofu in the blender with a little bit of tahini and wasabi, then I spead it on my sandwich like mayo. And I used baby spinach instead of lettuce.

Im intrigued. Been looking for something to substitute mayo and now I think I may try this. But not sure what Tahini is. Where do I find in in the supermarket isle>?

I've never used it but I know Tahini is used to make hummus, I think it's a sesame paste kind of thing. I have seen at at my grocery store near the peanut butter substitutes (almond butter, cashew butter, etc.). My grocery store has these items in a section not near the other peanut butter but more of a "special diet" section...gluten free, etc. Hope this helps.

(cinnamon is supposed to help u lose weight)

I hadn't heard that! I'll have to give it a try, don't think it will hurt to add a little to my cereal!

I put cinnamon in my coffee ( don't need as much cream) and cinnamon in my oatmeal...I had also heard that it sped up your metabolism and helped you lose weight...so far it's working for me!

Another good cinnamon idea! I'll definitely try a pinch in my coffee tomorrow. Usually drink it black but I like this idea.

i like sweet stuff and sometimes it just drives me nuts that i dont have much sweets in my diet .. ive gotten on this raw honey kick and is it ever deelish when i need to taste sweet

i like sweet stuff and sometimes it just drives me nuts that i dont have much sweets in my diet .. ive gotten on this raw honey kick and is it ever deelish when i need to taste sweet

When I have a sweet craving, I usually drink tea. A couple of the Celestial Seasonings holiday teas are reasonably sweet without anything added. I especially like the "Sugar Plum Spice" and the "Nutcracker Sweet", and I stock up at Christmastime every year.

instead of a stack of pancakes or french toast and syrup for a weekend breakfast, i have two slices of low cal toast with cinnamon, truvia, and light syrup.

the calories saved are significant, and it tastes just as good.

Chia Seeds: You can make a sort of "jam" out of them. Just mash up some fruit and add the chia seeds. Allow the mixture to set for a couple hours in the fridge and the chia seeds will create a gel. My husband really likes this on toast (I think it's a bit wierd).

Hemp Hearts: You have to watch the caloric content, but a half tablespoon sprinkled on yogurt or cereal in the morning can be energizing and keep you fuller longer. Apparently, they're so energizing that it is recommended that you not eat them past noon, for fear of not sleeping at night!