Eating healthy can be confusing business. Good thing the Genius Kitchen community is armed and ready with helpful, simple tips for getting your diet on track.
"I find that it can be difficult to drink the recommended amount of water each day, so I like to flavor mine with sliced citrus, cucumbers, berries, mint or basil." -Natalie, blogger, Wee-Eats.com
"I keep the skin on potatoes when I cook them. More than half of a potato's fiber is found in its skin, along with vitamins and nutrients." -Emily, blogger, ThePigandQuill.com
"You would be surprised how quickly the empty calories in condiments can add up. I prefer to use them sparingly." -Caileen Opal Jones, via Facebook
"To reduce fat in a recipe, I like to substitute plain nonfat yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream." -Melanie, blogger, MelanieMakes.com
"Just thinking of being on a diet makes me hungry. I more or less try to eat as normal but scale back the portions." -Zurie
"I keep bowls of freshly washed blueberries and red grapes on the kitchen counter for easy snacking." -Mariel, blogger, FeastontheCheap.net
"I switch out oil for applesauce in baking recipes. Even better: I make my own applesauce in the slow cooker." -Jennifer Pelli Harrison, via Facebook
"I power my day with a healthy breakfast smoothie made of low-fat milk, frozen berries, cranberry juice and a scoop of protein powder." -Sharon Chen, blogger, GourmetPersuasian.com
"I take healthy snacks with me to work. My favorites are carrot sticks dipped in peanut butter and low-sugar granola bars." -Dianne, blogger, DeliciousasitLooks.com
"Instead of deep-frying something, I prefer to seek out a baking alternative and avoid the oil overload." -Dana, blogger, DanasFoodblog.com
"For a healthier fat, I love to switch out mayonnaise for mashed avocado in sandwiches." -Carrian, blogger, ohsweetbasil.com
"I prefer to pass on the potato chips and snack on a variety of nuts to reap the benefits of healthier fats." -Joy, blogger, JoysLife.com
"I eat all the veggies and meat on my plate before consuming the carbs." -Holly Hall, via Facebook
