Healthy Choices Day 1,395

Today my choice is being thankful for healthy alternatives that taste good & don't cost an arm and leg. With my hubby having health issues that surround his heart & me having a funky thyroid that added unwanted weight, we are always looking for ways to eat healthier; but within reason.

Mashed potatoes are one of his faves, so add cauliflower & mash with chicken broth. When we do noodles I cut cabbage & add that. Tonight it was spaghetti sauce on spaghetti squash. No noodles at all, extra tomatoes that we froze this summer & lots of garlic. Add in chunks of chicken breast for the meat.

End of summer we dig up Jerusalem Artichokes & add those to our mashed taters. He still gets his taters; but it increases the veggies. Many more ways too, just need to be creative & look around. Ask friends & family. Desserts aren't shorted on either. Chocolate cake is a favorite, green tomatoes work great & you can substitute apple sauce for oil.

Yup, enjoy food & eat healthy. Wouldn't hurt to get back to those 9" plates either, eat smaller portions more often, snack on 'good for ya stuff', & move around. Enjoy!!!!

This can make a difference in so many lives of those you love!