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Posted by:
katshepsutt
(Australia)
These are all great swaps, a number of which I incorporated into my diet many years ago. I like something sweet after my lunch at work, so instead of something naughty, I enjoy a crisp apple cut up into very thin slices - I munch each juicy piece very slowly and it keeps me going all afternoon :-)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 7:25am)
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Flaming Beauty
(Australia)
These are all great swapping ideas...Thanks BH!! I try to go for everything in moderation so as not to feel deprived which then leads to bingeing!!! I do quite a few of the ideas already like the coffee and baking my own fish/chips :)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 8:05am)
Posted by:
Sumaya
(Australia)
I need to take notes for all these swaps as there are many foods i should be swapping for healthier options.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 8:05am)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
This is an excellently healthy article! Very inspiring and I think this is a real trick to use if serious about being healthy in general. So yes I do all the above except I don't drink wine or beer so I can cut that one out altogether and the choc bikkie one doesn't get into the house here either so I can also delete that one. I do like a slice of yummy cake occasionally, especially at birthdays, so that probably makes up for the wine, beer and choccy bikkies all put together!! Gotta have that treat!
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 8:30am)
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Platinum Ms
(Australia)
Yes I would swap any of the swappers above I usually swap my snake lollies for an apple/mandarin.
Very interesting article.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 8:34am)
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Jannz
(Australia)
Yum - I love raspberries! I probably eat too many sweet things but I've started eating more fruit instead, so at least that's a start.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 8:51am)
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Rpear
(Australia)
so these all sound good but nothing replaces chocolate for me! I just gotta have it! hahha
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 9:00am)
Posted by:
Princess Fiona1
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Great suggestions.....sadly not much I can do, as I already prefer wine over beer, nuts over chips and fruit over lollies.....but as Rpear says, nothing replaces chocolate, although I do like the dark chocolate better.....do I get brownie points for that?
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 9:19am)
Posted by:
Christy01
(Australia)
Nice swaps :) all that would definitely help.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 9:36am)
Posted by:
PrettyPrincess
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Good tips!
I eat really healthy anyway, my major guilty pleasure is champagne!
With winter kicking in I will be eating plenty of healthy soups (no creamy ones!)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:09am)
Posted by:
Susanjane
(Australia)
Great article with really good tips. I'm relieved to see I already do a few of them :)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:13am)
Posted by:
FeatheredBeauty
(Australia)
Great ideas. I don't know about swapping the chips for unsalted nuts though. The saltiness of the chips is part of the appeal. I'd rather swap it for some nice cheese and crackers or maybe a small packet of chips. I'm hopeless around chips so I can't have just a small part of a big bag!
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:16am)
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Nda
(Australia)
Great swaps!! I had no idea some of these would be saving so many calories :O
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:16am)
Posted by:
Rewalize
(Australia)
Indulgence= Breakfast Fry up ie Eggs, Bacon, Buttered Toast etc - Swap= Multigrain Toast, Avocado, Shaved silverside and poached egg. Saves a load of calories and a huge decrease in fat content! :)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:24am)
Posted by:
bebeautiful34
(Australia)
Great suggestions, but no-one can take my bag of chips away from me!
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:36am)
Posted by:
Youarebeautiful
(Australia)
Great alternatives ! :)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:41am)
Posted by:
saltine
(Australia)
I try and eat are little proccessed food each day :)
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:41am)
Posted by:
Madi678
(Australia)
I love thin apple slices too. I do have bit of a sweet tooth.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 10:45am)
Posted by:
Chicklet
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Great suggestions. I love grapes and also almonds to snack on. I think the key is keeping the junky snacks out of the house so you're not tempted (although I'm as guilty as any of doing that sometimes!).
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:03am)
Posted by:
lilpreeny
(Australia)
I'd probably swap all of them! I love being able to have my favourite snacks but still being healthy!
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:06am)
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beautybabe(:
(Australia)
Those all sound like great alternatives! I like snaking on nuts and grapes, but I have found myself snagging the occasional chocolate, probably more than I should. (:
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:11am)
Posted by:
Plaxyplaxy
(Australia)
great ideas that i would definitely love to try and will take on board
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:38am)
Posted by:
pinglet
(Australia)
Diet drinks are potentially carcinogenic, but I do like a fizzy drink, so I have sprakling mineral water instead.
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:38am)
Posted by:
cherie470
(Australia)
I always keep frozen raspberries in the fridge - if i"m feeling snacky and I can grab a handful and chomp away or for something a little more filling I'll throw them in the blender with heaps of ice and a little skim milk for a yummy smoothie
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:38am)
Posted by:
Troggy
(Australia)
Thanks Olivia!
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April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 11:57am)
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Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)
These are all great swaps, a number of which I incorporated into my diet many years ago. I like something sweet after my lunch at work, so instead of something naughty, I enjoy a crisp apple cut up into very thin slices - I munch each juicy piece very slowly and it keeps me going all afternoon :-)
Posted on: April 25, 2012 (Apr 25, 2012 7:25am)