Swap Sour Cream for Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
The benefit: Your waistline will thank you for this substitution. Substituting non-fat plain Greek yogurt for light sour cream will save you about half the calories. It will also provide you with extra protein and less fat. Try using non-fat Greek yogurt on your tacos or fajitas, or on top of a baked potato.
The comparison:
|
| Light Sour Cream (1 oz.) | Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt |
| Calories | 39 | 17 |
| Total fat (g) | 3 | 0 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1.9 | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | 3 |
More: 11 Easy Recipes for the Family
Swap Mayonnaise for Avocado
The benefit: Swap high-saturated-fat mayonnaise with heart-healthy avocado when making your favorite sandwich. Avocado is naturally sodium- and cholesterol-free. Although it's a high-fat food, almost all of its fat is the healthy monounsaturated kind. Avocados also provide various vitamins and minerals, such as folate, potassium and vitamins K, C, E and B. Try adding mashed avocado to your turkey sandwich instead of mayonnaise.
The comparison:
|
| Light Mayonnaise | Avocado |
| Calories | 97 | 45 |
| Total fat (g) | 9.9 | 4.2 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 202 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 11 | 0 |
- 2
- of
- 3
About the Author
Get ACTIVE on the Go
Couch to 5K®
The best way to get new runners off the couch and across the finish line of their first 5K.
Available for iOS | Android
Discuss This Article