Recently, many people are just finding out how bad white flour is for you. Because of this, many people stray away from flour in general. I'm here to tell you that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO! Today I want to show you some very inexpensive, simple, and yummy ways to substitute white flour. I hope you enjoy!

Whole Wheat Flour

This one can be a bit tricky if you do not READ THE LABEL. Many companies try to trick their buyers by saying "Wheat Flour". There is a big difference between "Wheat Flour" and "Whole Wheat Flour". "Wheat" flour is just another word for White Flour. So why is White Flour so bad for you? White flour is not the best for you simply because all of its natural nutrients have been sucked out of it. Whole Wheat Flour on the other hand still has all of its natural benefits such as vitamins, fiber, and protein. 

Cousin Kamut

Kamut Flour is closely related to Whole Wheat flour, except for the fact that it does not trigger as many sensitivities. Kamut has a golden color and tastes slightly buttery. So for all of you out there who may be allergic to Whole Wheat Flour, try its cousin Kamut!

Almond Flour?

Almond Flour may be an expensive White Flour substitute, but it has loads of benefits. Because Almond Flour is made from flour, it has the same nutrients that it would in nut form. Almond Flour is high in monounsaturated fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Still not convinced? Almonds have been liked to lowering heart disease risk, so almond flour will do the same!

This is a very short list of white flour substitutes. The point of this was to open your mind to a world outside of white flour. I am huge on baking substitutes and these are some of my favorites. If your white flour substitute craving is not satisfied just yet, check out the links below!!!

http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/baking-with-flour-substitutes/
http://www.lifestyleforhealth.com/white-flour-alternatives.html
http://www.thecookinginn.com/flour.html

No matter how healthy you are, there will always be at least one junk food that you adore. Whether it be pizza smothered with cheese or my favorite, ice cream. However, there are numerous amounts of ways to turn that unhealthy treat into something very healthy.

Burger and Fries

The Burger and Fries combo has always been an American favorite. However, the American burger can pack on some pretty hefty pounts here is an alternative to this American Classic. 

Turkey Burger and Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Now I know this doesn't sound as appetizing as the original, but you can make it taste amazing. Instead of putting your meat between two white bread buns, why not use some fiber packed 100% Whole grain bread. The amount of fiber that this bread contains is ridiculous not to mention is ridiculous not to mention all of the other nutrients it contains. Along with the 100% whole grain bread, add as many vegetables as you can into that burger. Things like peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, and even carrots can make that burger even more delicious. Sweet Potatoes are a great alternative to traditional fries especially when you bake them and sprinkled them with a few different seasonings. The first step to great health is opening your mind to new ideas!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies have always been one of my favorites. However, my weight hasn't been a big fan of them. This alternative is delicious and easy to make.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Dark Chocolate

I have made this recipe numerous amounts of times and every time it just melts in my mouth. You make these cookies just like you would make any oatmeal raisin cookie except you substitute the milk with an alternative and you add dark chocolate chips to them. They are super easy to make, have more nutrients then the traditional chocolate chip cookie. If you want to make it even more healthy try using an alternative to white flour.

Candy

For those of you who have a sweet tooth why not try sprinkling Splenda over a bowl of fresh fruit to help that little craving. It's a lot better than those unhealthy sugar packed candies.

Ice Cream

Instead of devouring that teaser sized container of Ben and Jerry's, get some plain vanilla ice cream and top it with nuts and fruits. This is way better for you and is delicious. If you want to indulge a bit more, sprinkle it with some dark chocolate chunks.

Chips

Have a chip craving? You could make your own chips or buy Cape Cod chips as a healthy alternative. They're not the healthiest thing in the world, but they have less calories in fat. Sometimes you need to indulge a little. 

There are numerous amounts of alternatives to junk food favorites. Creativity and an open mind are key to getting there. I'm so inspired by this idea that all this week I'm giving out recipes for a twist on traditional favorites. Stay tuned!

The Acai berry happens to be one of my favorite berries out there, and not because the name sounds sexy. The Acai berry is delicious, and has tons of health benefits. For those of you who are not familiar with the Acai berry, it is a grape like fruit that is found in the Rainforests of South America. Not impressed yet? Stay tuned.

The Acai Berry is a fighter, no really it's a fighter

Studies show that Acai berry can help fight illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, prostate enlargement (that means you fellas), and even helps to make your immune system stronger. How is this possible? The Acai berry is filled with antioxidants that help to cleanse the body and rid it of toxins. We all know that those icky toxins are no good.

Worried about your Cholesterol?

The Acai berry is filled with Omega-6 and Omega-9. Why do you care? They both help to lower LDL cholesterol which is shown to actually harden arteries which leads to heart disease ergo. Adversely, The Acai berry helps to maintain the amount of HDL cholesterol in your body. This is important because HDL cholesterol is good for your body. 

Want your skin to glow?

Research show that the oil within the Acai berry can aid in skin care, in fact numerous beauty protects contain Acai oil. It is proven that eating Acai berries can give your skin a healthy glow. Don't believe me? The Brazilians have been using it for centuries to help treat skin conditions. 

Better Sex

The Acai berry helps to improve blood circulation. Your sexual organs depend on this blood circulation. Therefore, the more blood circulation have the better your sexual organs will function which will lead to better sex. Hopefully that convinced you. 

Convinced?

So you're convinced on this berry but don't know how to use it! Here is a link below that will educate you on the use of the beautiful Acai berry. 

http://www.riolife.com.au/acai-berry-recipes/