21 Super-Easy Food Tweaks That Will Help You Lose Weight

15. Make Smart Swaps

Try any of these smart swaps to save calories and get an extra dose of nutrients:
Mayo: Sub in non-fat Greek yogurt and get twice the protein and less fat, says Kroplin. 
Crackers: Dip sliced cucumber, zucchini, bell pepper, and baby carrots in a pre-portioned serving of hummus, suggests Cording. 
Chips: Swap in nuts, which are still crunchy and lightly salted but deliver hunger-smashing protein and fiber in one very satisfying snack, says Moore. 
Rice: Substitute in cauliflower rice (which you can buy prepared at many stores), suggests culinary nutrition expert and healthy living blogger Jessica Levison, R.D. 

16. Clear Off Your Counter

Other than a fruit bowl, keep candy, soft drinks, and chips off of the counter. “Some research has shown that people who keep only fruit on their counters have lower BMIs,” says Tori Schmitt, R.D., founder of YES! Nutrition. Better yet, leave the cookies at the store altogether. “It’s way easier to walk past the cookies, chips, candy, or ice cream in the supermarket than to ignore them night after night on the kitchen counter,” says Moore.

17. Drink Tea In Front Of The Tube

If you can’t help but snack on Netflix nights, even when you’re really not hungry, swap the sweets for a warm herbal or decaf tea to hydrate while saving empty calories, says Schmitt. 

18. Stick With Wine, Light Beer, And Vodka Sodas

No matter how you shake it, that margarita is chock-full of sugary mixers. “One mixed or frozen drink can easily contain up to 500 calories,” says McMordie. Instead, sip on wine, light beer, or your favorite alcohol mixed with club soda or water for 100 to 125 calories per drink.