Substitute of the Week — Spaghetti Squash vs. Pasta

This week’s healthy substitution recommendation of the week is spaghetti squash vs. pasta. A spaghetti squash is a large, yellow, melon-shaped gourd that’s usually harvested in early fall but is available in most grocery stores throughout the year. The flesh of the inside of the spaghetti squash is able to be shredded into long strands … Continue reading Substitute of the Week — Spaghetti Squash vs. Pasta

Goat Cheese vs Cow Cheese

Substitute of the Week – Goat Cheese vs. Low-Fat Cheese

This week’s substitution recommendation is goat cheese vs. low-fat cheeseor cow cheese. First of all, while full-fat cheese has more calories than alow-fat alternative, it is much more filling. Studies have shown, thosewho ate full-fat dairy vs low-fat dairy had less likelihood of obesity. On topof that, low-fat dairy is normally filled with additives and … Continue reading Substitute of the Week – Goat Cheese vs. Low-Fat Cheese

Substitute of the Week – Greek yogurt vs. sour cream

Much like fashion, new diet “fads” are continually changing and morphing.  What doesn’t change, however, is the basics. In dieting terms, this means if your goal is to lose weight, you need to lower your caloric intake and burn more calories. Put even more simply: move more and eat less. With a limited number of … Continue reading Substitute of the Week – Greek yogurt vs. sour cream