Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and More Easy Cauliflower Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n9. Swap: Spaghetti for spaghetti squash
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nSave: 180 calories<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen I first discovered spaghetti squash I was thrilled\u2014I baked it and used the spaghetti-like interior as a base for my favorite homemade pasta sauce and instantly doubled the amount of vegetables I ate at that meal. But this swap not only ups your veggie intake, it slashes calories while letting you enjoy the flavors of your favorite noodle dishes. Spaghetti squash has only 42 calories per cup\u2014180 calories\u00a0less<\/em>\u00a0than a cup of cooked spaghetti! If you\u2019re not a fan of spaghetti squash, you can still lighten your pasta by using less pasta and bulking up on veggies in the topping.<\/p>\nWe want to hear from you! What sneaky substitutions to you use to save calories?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are plenty of tasty ways to substitute healthier ingredients for higher-calorie foods without feeling like you\u2019re making a big sacrifice taste-wise. Here are some of favorite swaps.
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