Just Say "No" To Junk

It may be easier said than done, but it may be easier to do than you think! The concept that I just don't understand is why many say how hard it is to eat healthy, but then bring into their home many unhealthy foods. We plan to buy what we eat, don't we?

At first, it may be tough to resist putting the foods we know aren't healthy into our shopping carts, but making that simple decision will eliminate the choices later in whether we eat a healthy dinner/snack or not! The key really is down to what you put into your cart.

Below are just a few friendly tips for healthier alternatives you might want to replace as you shop at the grocery store. They are as follows:

Instead of: Buy:
1. Chips/Hydro Crackers ----- Popcorn Kernals ("Pop" at home!)
2. Soda or Sugar-Filled Juices -----------2. 100% Juices or Lemons/Limes to add to your water
3. Mayonaise -------------------------3. Avocado (This works great for sandwiches!)
4. Cookies or Candy ------------4. Organic Cookies or Soy Ice Cream (Yummy and guilt-free!)
5. White Products -------------------5. Whole Wheat spaghetti, rice, bread, crackers, etc.
6. Milk/Cheese -------------------------6. Soy or Rice Milks/ Block of Parmesan (Far Less fat)
7. Sugary Cereals -------------------7. Oatmeal, Organic Cereals


BASICALLY--IF IT'S MANUFACTURED, IT IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU!! AVOID 'EM!

Challenge yourself, and discover how good it feels to put natural more wholesome foods primarily into your diet. Then when you have that fast food meal or occasional cookie, you know it's okay--because the unhealthy food is a rarity. Best of luck!