Pick plants to cut extra daily calories

Cut calories with plant-based foods

If you're on a mission to slim down and cut calories, start adding more plant-based foods to your meals.

This is an easy way to lower your daily calorie intake, especially if you're trying to replace starchy carbs and fatty meats.

Add more plant-based foods to your diet

Plant-based foods are made up of fruits, veggies and whole grains (such as quinoa, barley, corn, oats, rice, and rye). Here are a few ideas you could try:

• Jazz up regular salads with pieces of pineapple, blueberries, apples, and other fruits.

• Bulk up main meals with dark leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, and other veggies.

• Replace meaty toppings on pizzas with veggies that have a meaty texture, like mushrooms or eggplant.

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