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Houston nutritionist shares 5 simple swaps for a healthier diet
Read full article: Houston nutritionist shares 5 simple swaps for a healthier dietHOUSTON – In honor of National Eating Healthy Day, certified nutritionist, Krystal Hammett with Alternative Wellness Solutions provides simple food substitutions and information to keep your health on track. Regular & diet sodaSwap for healthy carbonated alternativesHammett says sodas promote insulin resistance, obesity, heart disease and more. Dairy productsSwap for nut milk alternativesAccording to Hammett, dairy contains high amounts of hormones, antibiotics, steroids and is naturally high in sugar called lactose. She suggests swapping out canola oil, vegetable oils, shortenings, margarine, corn oil, soybean oil and peanut oil. Try healthy oils such as avocado oil, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, butter and ghee.