Skip This | Pack This | Reasons Why | ||||||
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Deli meat | Sliced tofu, roasted meat, or grilled chicken | They'll offer protein without added sodium and fat. | ||||||
Wheat Thins | Triscuits | Triscuits are made with whole wheat flour instead of enriched flour, so they offer more fiber per serving, plus fewer calories. | ||||||
Cream cheese on a bagel | Natural peanut butter on a bagel | The nut butter might offer more calories, but it's also higher in fiber, lower in saturated fat, and higher in protein. | ||||||
Orange juice | Orange | Opt for the actual fruit to increase your lunch's fiber content and save you liquid calories. | ||||||
Regular pasta | Whole wheat pasta | Whether it's your kid's mac 'n' cheese or lasagna for yourself, always opt for whole wheat pasta for added fiber. | ||||||
Goldfish | Annie's Whole Wheat Cheddar Bunnies | The Cheddar Bunnies are made with whole wheat flour instead of enriched flour. They're also lower in saturated fat and offer more fiber per serving. |
Here are some more trade-offs to add to the list:
Applesauce -- Apples
Raisins -- Grapes
Cookie -- Dark Chocolate
Yoplait -- Greek or natural yogurt (you can add the fruit in yourself!)
-Eating Clean in College
Great ideas! I agree, the less processed the better. And then of course, portions always matter :) Good luck with your challenge!
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