Healthy Food: Ingredient substitutions - Make the switch for healthier recipes

Cook up healthier recipes by swapping one ingredient for another. These substitution tips can help. When preparing recipes, you've probably swapped one ingredient for another — perhaps you didn't like one of the ingredients or you were missing a called-for item. But have you thought about routinely substituting ingredients for healthier eating? Simple changes, such as using egg whites instead of whole eggs or garlic powder instead of garlic salt, can make a big difference in the amount of fat, sodium, sugar and other nutrients in the foods you eat each day. So what healthy exchanges can you make without affecting the taste or texture of your food? Try these suggestions for healthier meals and snacks.