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Eight easy ways to reduce calories

Reducing your calorie intake will put you on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
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Making a few easy substitutions to your diet will cut calories and help you lose weight.

There are a few quick substitutions that will cut your calories and help your diet.

1. Drink water or vegetable juice instead of fruit juice

2. Switch from granola to muesli – try mixing it with yogurt the night before, then adding fresh fruit in the morning

3. Switch from regular bacon to Canadian bacon – you will cut over half the calories

4. Use healthier condiments like salsa on sandwiches or wraps, instead of butter or mayonnaise

5. Use a healthy olive oil to dress your salad instead of heavy salad dressings

6. Eat more vegetables instead of pasta – try substituting regular spaghetti with spaghetti squash

7. Eat healthier desserts – try mixing frozen bananas, milk and berries in a blender to make a delicious substitute for ice cream

8. To satisfy your chocolate cravings, drink a glass of chocolate milk or eat some chocolate pudding instead of a chocolate bar