By Cassie Shortsleeve
Try these three tips today to enjoy your favorite foods sans the guilt:
Earth & Turf Burgers
Roast and grind mushrooms and swap for half of the beef. It’s an obvious calorie- and fat-reducer, but adds more umami—the flavor of savory or what literally makes your mouth water—and this therefore increases flavor impact. It’s a win-win.
Oatmeal or Barley Risotto
Swap grains for rice in indulgent recipes. Substitute Stella cut oats for risotto rice, and quinoa or millet for a fried rice dish. This is a great way to add health benefits and come off as a creative genius.
Apple Turnover
Substitute combinations of cinnamon or vanilla where sugar is called for. Our minds register cinnamon and vanilla as sweet, but they aren’t. This is a great way to cut back on calories and bad carbs.