And for more healthy cooking tips, check out our list of21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time.
Make smarter choices.
Cut out baked goods.
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You’ll get your baked-bread fix from a healthy pizza soon enough.
Eat more fiber.
Most Americans getonly about half the 20 to 30 grams of daily fiber they should.
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That means they are missing out on the best way to reduce cravings and fight diabetes.
Looking for more helpful tips?The Pizza Diethas more great low-carb hacks!
Drink more water.
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Filling up on water can actually keep you from overeating in the first place.
Studies show that people who drink diet soda have higher waist measurements and increased belly fat.
Wrap up burgers or tacos in lettuce.
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That’s right, throw out your buns and shells the next time you start grilling.
But what if you didn’t have to wave goodbye to your favorite wavy noodles?
Here are19 Creative Foods to Spiralize That Aren’t Zucchini.
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Grab “thin” buns and rolls.
Eat the sandwich open-faced.
Talk about a simple change with not-so-simple results!
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Try even more healthy eating hacks with our list of9 Easiest Ways to Start Eating Healthy.
Swap with cauliflower.
For a tasty side that meets your carb-cutting standards, replace your usual mound of white rice withcauliflower rice.
Because it’s nutrient-rich and low-carb, you’re free to go for seconds without widening your waist.
Stop eating ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods are the “formulation” of multiple processed ingredients.
So, what are these exactly?
Serve crudite instead of crackers.
All that means is you’ll get added nutrients, minus the carbs.
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Use a thinner crust.
If you lovepizzatoo much to abstain, at least ditch the deep dish.
Not only that, but you’ll also be reducing your refined white flour consumption.
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Try sweet potato toast.
For those of you who are dedicated to this diet change with just one exception, don’t worry.
You don’t have to give up your avocado toast.
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Instead, get creative with sliced sweet potatoes and use them as a base fresh out of the toaster.
You won’t miss your crunchy whole wheat, trust us.
You’ll just wish you’d thought of this before.
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Here’s aQuick and Easy Sweet Potato Toasts Recipeyou can try.
Make your smoothies less sweet.
Make kale chips.
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Can’t give up the crunch?
Good thing you don’t have to.
Or trymaking kale chips at home!
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Stick to celery.
Reach for sticks of celery instead.
We recommend subbing in some almond butter while you’re at it for some seriously nutritious noshing.
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Make the right swaps.
It’s not enough to know to avoid added sugars and highly-processed foods.
You still have to eat!
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Knowing the right swaps to make can help you enjoy similar flavors without the negative impact on your body.
Drink different milk.
Here areThe 8 Best Almond Milks to Buy, According To Nutritionists.
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Increase your protein intake.
Cut carbs by cutting cravings.
If you incorporate moreproteininto your diet, this satiating stuff will keep temptations at bay.
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Cut the cocktails.
Not the drinks, anything but the drinks.
With a simple swap, you don’t have to avoid alcohol altogether to avoid carbs.
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Keep things simple by ordering your drink on the rocks or gettinga glass of wine.
Don’t believe us?
Read up on these healthy hacks and the other boozy beveragesDiet Experts Order At The Bar.
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Eat a banana.
Banish carbs by getting creative in the kitchen with one of our favorite fruits.
Then mix any leftovers with eggs (two per banana) for yummy pancakes you’ll flip for.
Eat This, Not That.
Don’t let lettuce fool you.
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