8 Healthy Food Swaps

swap 1- Cow milk for nut milk

Benefits

• high in calcium,

• good fats for your body

• works well for people looking to lose weight

• helps heart health

• high in Vitamin A that helps eyesight

• easier on digestion

swap 2- chocolate for raw cocoa

Benefits:

• nutrition packed superfood

• High in Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium,

• sulfur, zinc, iron, copper and potassium

• contains antioxidant properties

• promote cardiovascular function & health

• Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E

• rich in protein and fiber

swap 3 – soft drink for coconut water

Benefits:

• Has vital nutrients, B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folates.

• Rich in amino acids, enzymes, dietary fiber, vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and manganese

• Contains anti viral and anti bacterial properties.

• Good for the skin, makes is it look smoother and moisturized

• Great for hair nourishment,

• Grows nails.

• Diuretic

swap 4- white pasta for quinoa

Benefits:

• it has almost twice as much fiber as most other grains

• high in iron

• contains magnesium

• good for growth and repair

• improves metabolism

swap 5 – white rice for brown rice

Benefits:

• aids heart disease prevention

• lowers bad cholesterol

• helps maintain body weight

• promotes a healthy bowel function

• good for your bones

swap 6 – white bread for rye bread

Benefits:

• produces a low insulin response

• rich in fiber that promotes a good digestive system

• helps prevent gallstones

• the best grain choice for diabetics

• aids cardiovascular diseases

swap 7 – cheese for nut cheese

Benefits:

• Artisanal Non-Dairy Cheese Alternative, perfect for lactose intolerants.

• Loaded with probiotics that help human nutrition and health in balancing the intestinal microflora naturally and improving digestive and immune processes.

swap 8 – white sugar for natural sweetners

- examples: maple syrup, honey, stevia.

Benefits:

• Aids hypertension

• Helps dental problems

• Good for treating dermatitis acne and stomach ache

sources:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/6-health-benefits-of-almond-milk/

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-10133/11-healthy-food-swaps-infographic.html

http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/healthy-eating/health-benefits-of-coconut-water_21539.html

http://www.bcliving.ca/health/nutritional-benefits-of-natural-sweeteners

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/top-5-healthiest-natural-sweeteners.html#b

http://healthnutrawfoods.com/nut-cheese/