One of the easiest ways to cut calories is to food-swap. Ditch a high fat version for its lower fat counterpart and youre on your way to mega-calorie savings. Also try these smart substitutions:
High-Fat VersionLow-Fat Version | |
Iced White Mocha (grande) = 450 calories, 20g fat |
Iced Skinny Mocha (grande) = 80 calories, 0g fat |
1 oz shredded cheddar cheese = 110 calories, 9g fat |
2 tbl grated or shredded Parmesan cheese = 45 calories, 3g fat |
4 oz whole wheat banana muffin = 430 calories, 23g fat |
2 whole grain waffles = 160 calories, 2g fat |
1 cup tuna (3.5 oz) = 480 calories, 42g fat |
3.5 oz grilled chicken breast = 130 calories, 3.5g fat |
1/2 cup granola = 590 calories, 29 g fat |
1 cup fiber cereal = 120 calories, 2g fat |
4 oz turkey burger = 150 calories, 17g fat |
4 oz lean turkey burger = 170 calories, 7g fat |
Bagel with cream cheese = 600 calories, 22g fat |
English muffin with no-sugar-added jelly = 160 calories, 1g fat |
1 slice cheese pizza = 450 calories, 13g fat |
1 slice cheese-less pizza with veggies = 250 calories, 2g fat |