AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, Week 2 May 10-16

I read the ingredients in the bread and English muffins, and buy only those that are 100% whole grains.  I am not misled by labels that say only "whole grain".  

I have cut out butter from my diet and am replacing it with healthy fats like olive oil. I am also eating avocado toast vs. butter toast. And when I bake, I use greek yogurt as a butter replacement which also gives it a boost in protein.

I have started using more herbs and spices for seasoning. And, I prefer to use Himalayan rock salt, if absolutely necessary.

Read the package label.  My husband and I put high sodium items back on the shelf.

I start each morning with a large glass of lemon water, make a berry smoothie with flaxseed, ginger, banana & low-fat yogurt for breakfast every morning, walk 7500 steps at least 3x/wk. I have more energy and more willpower when hunger strikes throughout the day

I have begun faithfully reading the nutrition labels while grocery shopping. I am searching for low carb options of our most popular items, as well as lower calorie options. 

I'm using weight watchers as a guide to limiting portions and paying close attention to how much hidden sugar and fat there is in processed foods.

I joined Weight Watchers again, to help me make more healthy choices and take some pounds off my arthritic knees.  I have a terrible sweet tooth, but have found choosing fewer processed sweets and focusing on fruit has curbed my donut craving.  

If it tastes good to me I know it is unhealthy so I remove it from my diet.  My diet is getting healthier but way blander!  Ugh!

Making sugar a part of the least likely to benefit my diet on a daily basis !