It is possible to make the transition towards healthy eating and be happy about it at the same time. Try replacing some of the fattening ingredients in your favorite foods with their fat-free alternatives. This simple step is one way you can still enjoy your favorite foods and cut calories.

Bacon now comes in vegan, soy and turkey alternatives. You still get to have your "bacon" so you don't feel deprived and the alternatives are healthy.

If you want to try cutting back on eggs, you can always use only the egg whites or using an egg substitute. Using egg substitutes in baking is a great way to save fat and calories and still be able to enjoy eggs in your diet.

Try using whole wheat flours and pasta in place of bleached white flour. Using wheat flour in baking is another healthy alternative.

Olive oil is a tasty alternative to using lard and or butter in flavoring foods. It is healthier and better to use this in replacing corn oil; it saves you fat content and can result in weight loss.

You can eat more chicken in place of red meats. Try buying boneless, skinless chicken breasts to use in place of fried chicken. It is a great source of protein without all the fat.

Cocoa - Using cocoa instead of real chocolate for some dishes will be a healthier choice to make. It also gives you more control of what amount of sugar you want to place within the dish.

Honey is an alternative to using artificial sweeteners' or real sugar in recipes. Honey has antibacterial qualities and is good for your body. You will find people are less sensitive to honey than to other artificial replacements.

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