Not ready to go all in with a low calorie density diet? I totally get it… It’s a big commitment to completely give up all packaged and processed foods and to get rid of all the junk food in your pantry, fridge and freezer and eat only foods that are under 700 calories per pound or less. BUT – you can still make a few changes that will lower the overall calorie density of your daily food intake without being on a 100% low calorie density diet.
Here are some small changes that can make a big difference:
- opt for oatmeal/porridge instead of dry breakfast cereals or toast. Wet starches, like oatmeal, have a much lower calorie density because of the water content.
- Choose smoothies over juices – the fiber keeps you full!
- Saute with WATER instead of OIL. Vegetable oils are almost 4,000 calories per pound.
- Use mushrooms instead of processed ‘vegan meats’.
- Ditch high-calorie density salad dressings and opt for lemon juice, lime juice, balsamic vinegar and spices to season your salads.
- Instead of snacking on bowls of chips, pretzels, popcorn, etc – opt for grapes or berries!
