Healthy Substitutes

Some people like to use substitute tactics in place of bad foods that they like to munch on in a regular basis. There's nothing wrong with having a dessert every once in a while, but definitely not every night. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Sparkling water instead of soda
   
2. Gum
   
3. Tums. Totally kidding.
   
4. Yogurt, instead of dessert or ice cream.
5. A mixed bag of Kashi cereal, dried fruit, unsalted almonds, cashews and pistachios, if you feel like munching on something.
   
6. If water doesn't sound appetizing cut up some oranges, put them in a big water bottle and keep filling it with water throughout the day. It feels a little more special than drinking plain old water.
7. Homemade popcorn, spray with water to get wet, and put on any kind of flavoring: ranch dressing flavoring, cayenne pepper, or other spices.
8. I'm satisfied after eating one Dove Dark Chocolate after dinner when I feel like something sweet.