Simple Food Swaps: 16 ways to change your mind and body

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Wrap your head around and practice one or two of these ideas a week and you’ll change your mind about food. Your body will go along for the ride. This list was inspired by one made by Healthy Holistic Living. Read theirs for other ideas and more in depth information.

1.  Vegetable “pasta” instead of conventional Pasta. We’ve raved about the Paderno Spiralizer. “Spin” and steam or sauté zucchini, carrots, sweet potato, and you’ll wonder why you ever used grain noodles as a vehicle for sauce. Steamed spaghetti squash or julienned chard are also delicious alternatives.

2.  Almond, hemp, or coconut milk instead of dairy, skim milk included. Cut calories in half.

3.  Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Soy is thought to negatively impact the endocrine system. Amino acids boost it.

4.  Raw Honey instead of Agave Syrup. Honey’s health benefits are will known. Agave syrup is concentrated fructose with few…

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