Eat This-Not That (My version)

Here are some easy simple changes that you can make to cut out some of the processed foods... Some just require purchasing a different product.

Let's start with taco seasoning. I never once thought anything about putting this is my food-I was always focused on low calorie & I knew a bunch of spices had to be low calorie! Well, it is...along with lots of other things that I can't even pronounce (KEY CLUE-if you can't pronounce it or find the ingredient in your kitchen, you should not be eating it).  This goes for any of those store bought packets on the spice aisle...just google what you need & you will find a homemade version.  

EAT THIS

Here's a simple recipe:

1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1Tbl garlic powder
1 Tbl paprika
1 Tbl sea salt

Put ingredients into a jar and shake

NOT THAT

These are just simple product changes...

EAT THIS

King Arthur Unbleached White Whole Flour (1 ingredient).  Just replace this in your recipes that call for all-purpose flour.

NOT THAT

All-purpose flour - first ingredient-enriched bleached flour...stay away from enriched

EAT THIS

Triscuits (I always want a "crunch")

NOT THAT

Pretty much any other crackers in the store, including Wheat Thins

EAT THIS

I usually buy these at Trader Joes...best price I've found.

NOT THAT

 Any brand of granola bar, unless you make your own.

EAT THIS

This has replaced my coffee creamer.  This was a HUGE change for me.  Be sure to watch the expiration date on the whole milk though because it is not a few months like with all other coffee creamers.
NOT THAT

Powder or liquid.



Take some time (if you can find any) and read some ingredient labels the next time you are at the grocery.