I so agree with them all, especially number 1. When it comes to peanut butter, don’t skim on price or calories 😉

1. I know the swaps all suggest ways to cut calories but one swap which should be done but doesn’t reduce calories is skip the low fat peanut butter and eat the real thing! Reduced fat peanut butter strips out the protein and healthy fats that make it a power food and replaces it with sugars and carbs (if you don’t believe me next time you’re in a supermarket compare the amount of sugar and carbohydrates in a normal jar of pb and a reduced fat version). My suggestion stick to the real thing – the healthy fats in it will keep you fuller for longer leading to less calories being consumed later on.

2. When having a bowl of pasta add a variety of vegetables to it so you eat you get satisfied with a smaller portion of pasta as the plate looks fuller with the variety of vegetables – easy way to add to your 5-a-day.

3. If you have to have your daily cappuccino fix swap whole milk for skimmed milk – You’ll get your caffeine hit with a fraction of the calories and the same amount of calcium:) Trust me in no time you wont be able to drink a full fat one – made my husband swap his full fat cappuccino for a skinny cappuccino and today he can’t imagine ever going back!!

Keep the tips coming – love incorporating the new tips i learn in to my meal planning!