Smart Ways To Reduce Your Calorie Intake Everyday!

Swap a bagel for an English muffin
That bagel you eat first thing in the morning is a carb landmine, so lighten up with an English muffin instead. It’s far lower in calories and will provide more fiber if you opt for a whole wheat variety.

2. Exchange egg whites for sausage
Sausage is one of the worst protein choices you could make for your morning meal, so go for egg whites instead. Low in calories and high in volume, they’re a clear diet winner.

3. Eat an orange instead of drinking orange juice
Always steer clear of fruit juice. It’s high in calories and lacks the fiber found in real fruit. If you want something sweet with breakfast, eat the whole orange instead.

4. Use unsweetened almond milk rather than skim
While skim milk can be a healthy choice, to reduce calories, opt for unsweetened almond milk instead. It’ll contain 30 calories versus the 90 calories found in cow’s milk.

5. Greek yogurt instead of regular
Another dairy swap – go for Greek yogurt rather than regular whenever possible. Regular yogurt is high in sugar and is going to lead to rapid spikes in blood glucose. Greek yogurt, on the other hand, is high in protein and low in sugar.

6. Opt for tilapia rather than steak
When serving up your protein source, try and opt for tilapia over steak whenever you can as well. While steak can be healthy, for those seeking fat loss, tilapia simply offers fewer calories with the protein power you're looking for.

7. Go for spaghetti squash rather than pasta
Another swap you should make in your diet plan is spaghetti squash for pasta. Far low in both carbs and calories, spaghetti squash earns top marks for lightening your dishes. With the same consistency and shape as regular spaghetti, it’s an easy exchange.

8. Choose oatmeal, not granola
If you’re in the habit of serving up granola for breakfast, this needs to change as well. Granola is very high in both calories and sugar, so far from an ideal option.
Oatmeals high in volume, sugar free (choose the unsweetened variety) and heart healthy!

9. Use fresh fruit rather than dried in salads
If you’re whipping up a salad for dinner and want to add something sweet, consider fresh fruit rather than dried. While dried can taste great, it’s very calorie dense.

10. Swap avocado for butter
Finally, if you want to add some creamy taste and texture to your dish, consider using pureed avocado rather than butter. Both are fat sources, but the avocado is a healthy source of fat and also contains fiber and a good vitamin E.

11. Opt for grilling over deep fried
Now that summer is finally here, take the time to properly grill your meats vs. pan frying. Not only will the meat be cooked healthier, grilling meat, when combined with the art of smoking can add a lot of flavor.

12. Switch to quinoa from white rice
Quinoa is lower in calories then white rice when cooked. It’s also a better source of protein, and has lower carbs. Just as versatile, switch to quinoa and enjoy the healthier substitute.