So long to fattening and heavy burrito night. Introduce your family to a new and healthier option - corn tortillas. They have more or less the same texture as flour tortillas, but differ slightly in taste. Stuff the tortillas with the meat, veggies and fajita mix you've cooked, and people will thank you later for saving them over 100 calories and nearly 450mg of sodium.

7. Try Trail Mix Instead of Mixed Nuts

This one may be surprising, as nuts are so healthy for you, but if you are looking for an in-between-meals snack, it's better to go for trail mix, which is lower in calories. Instead of eating 2 handfuls of mixed nuts, make it one and add in a bit of air-popped popcorn and wholegrain cereal like Chex (not trail mix).

8. Eat Dark Chocolate Instead of Milk Chocolate

Dark chocolate has nearly half the sugar that milk chocolate does and can be just as tasty. When intense dark chocolate is slowly savored, it's flavor can be just as delicious and satisfying as the same amount of milk chocolate. Also, try to minimize your portion to 2 or 3 squares (as pictured above) instead of a whole chocolate bar.

9. Try Local Beers Instead of Ultra Light

A recent fad among avid beer drinkers that want to watch their weight has been to reach for ultra light beers instead of regular, full fat beers. However, if you are only looking to have a light drink, it is better to go for the full-flavor and superiority of the locally crafted beer. But be careful: some craft beers can have up to 10 percent alcohol, much more than wine or regular beers.

10. Try Radishes Instead of Corn Chips on Your Chili

Instead of corn chips that are full of carbs, oil and - of course - fat, try sliced fresh radishes for a nice crunch with your chili. You can also add jalapenos if you like extra heat and, instead of sour cream, a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt. With all these subsitutions there's even room for a bit of cheese.

11. Have a Bowl of Bran Cereal Instead of a Bran Muffin

The average coffee shop muffin has upwards of 400 calories, which means that you should probably stick to healthy bran cereal instead. Have your cereal with 2/3 cup of low-fat milk and you'll be getting 2 more grams of fiber and 200 mg more of calcium than you would with the muffin.

12. Try a Veggie and Cheese Filling Instead of Ham and Cheddar



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