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10 Healthy Swaps to Save 300 Calories [Infographic]

Published August 2, 2017
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A white plate with scrambled eggs seasoned with black pepper sits on a wooden table beside a fork, a small dish of pepper, a brown and white coffee mug, and a partially visible plate of English muffins showcasing some healthy swaps. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published August 2, 2017
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Making some adjustments to your favorite foods to save up to 300 calories is easier than you think. In the examples below, we found common summer foods and made simple substitutions with foods that have fewer added sugars and refined carbs. Then we added whole grains, veggies or fruit to boost the nutrition. The best part? The portion sizes stayed around the same.   

If you think saving 300 calories won’t have much of an effect on your waistline, think again. Cutting just 300 calories each day for two weeks equates to 4,500 calories you’ve shaved. Since science suggests one pound is equivalent to approximately 3,500 calories, that means a painless weight loss of a little more than a pound every two weeks. Not bad for weight loss that doesn’t feel like dieting.


READ MORE > 10 HEALTHY SWAPS TO SAVE YOU 200 CALORIES


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