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Nutritionist Natalie's Diet Tip of the Week: Little Ways to Cut Calories

By Barbara Baez @BarbaraMBaez · On August 11, 2011

There are lots of little ways to cut calories from your diet that can add up to a significant number of calories over the course of one day. It will also prevent weight gain over the course of a year and will help you if you’re trying to lose weight. Here are some calorie-cutting ideas:

  • Pick a mini bagel (80 calories) instead of a regular medium-sized bagel (240 calories). Difference: 160 calories
  • Select 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) of light cream cheese (60 calories) instead of regular (100 calories). Difference: 40 calories
  • Replace a bagel and cream cheese with a light, whole wheat English muffin and 2 slices of Jarlsberg Light Swiss cheese. Difference: 220 calories
  • Eat two slices of Canadian bacon (90 calories) instead of two slices of regular bacon (250 calories). Difference: 160 calories
  • Use light mayonnaise instead of regular. Difference: 50 calories per Tbsp.
  • Spray your non-stick pan with cooking spray (6 calories) instead of using a tablespoon of butter or margarine (100 calories). Difference: 94 calories
  • Use light butter or margarine (50 calories per Tbsp.) instead of regular (100 calories per Tbsp.). Difference: 50 calories
  • Use 1% cottage cheese rather than 4%. Difference: 40 calories per 1/2 cup
  • Cut down your portion of rice, pasta or noodles by 1/4 cup. Difference: 45-60 calories per serving
  • Use 2 Tbsp of whole milk rather than 2 Tbsp half-and-half cream. Difference: 20 calories
  • Drink light beer rather than regular. Difference: 30 calories per 12 oz. can
  • Drink 4 oz. of wine instead of 12 oz. of beer. Difference: 50 calories


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Barbara Baez

is the Director of Digital Marketing at Lucille Roberts with a B.A. in Journalism and a love for social media. Barbara is a Long Island native, now living in Westchester, who loves strength training and a flexible dieting “IIFYM” approach to staying in shape. Vegetarian, nail polish junkie, and Instagram addict, Barbara loves being a part of the Lucille Roberts fitness family!

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