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Guys, Ladies, want to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.howcast.com/videos/357151-How-To-Cut-Calories-on-Comfort-Food?ref=htd">cut calories in comfort foods</a>? Yes the summer is almost over but now is the time to start eating right so you can, this time, be ready for next summer. Take a look at the video on the next page to see all the steps required.&#160;</p>
<p><strong>Step 1: Substitute a whole egg</strong> <br />
Replace a whole egg in a recipe with two egg whites.</p>
<p><strong>Step 2: Keep creamy taste</strong> <br />
Keep the creamy taste of mashed potatoes by using buttermilk instead of whole milk or heavy cream</p>
<p><strong>Step 3: Replace white bread</strong> <br />
Replace white bread with whole wheat or sprouted bread.</p>
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<p><strong> Step 4: Switch chocolate</strong> <br />
Choose dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa instead of milk or white chocolate.</p>


<p><strong>Step 5: Replace noodles</strong> <br />
Replace the noodles in lasagna with grilled zucchini or eggplant.</p>
<p><strong> Step 6: Make macaroni and cheese</strong> <br />
Make macaroni and cheese with whole-wheat noodles, low-fat milk, and low-fat cheese for a healthy substitute.</p>
<p><strong>Step 7: Eat almonds</strong> <br />
Grab a couple of almonds if you are craving a salty snack. Almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts.</p>
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