Eating healthy can get a little stale sometimes. If you're a "ketchup and ranch" person looking to improve your fat loss, these five condiments can make your food taste better while helping you reach your fitness goals.
1. Mustard
Mustard is one of the healthiest condiments out there. Many people either love mustard, or hate it. There is no middle ground. The good news about mustard is that there is no added sugar. Plus the mustard seed itself is a powerful source of antioxidants. Turmeric (an ingredient in mustard) has been researched as a powerful cancer and Alzheimer-fighting agent.
2. Guacamole
Avocado contains a ton of healthy fats that can help control your hunger and regulate hormone balance, which is key for losing fat. Guacamole is also loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, not to mention it tastes great. Guacamole is one of those magic ingredients you can add to any food to make it it taste better. Whether you're talking burgers, veggie sticks or even eggs, you can't go wrong with guacamole.
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3. Salsa
Salsa is a super healthy way to add some flavor to your food. Unlike ketchup, which is loaded up with extra sugar, salsa is a fantastic topping to add more variety.
Salsa is mostly just veggies, so you really can't go wrong. If you're a ketchup junkie, salsa is an easy way to cut your sugar intake. Adding salsa where you used to add ketchup (eggs or burgers) can make the transition off ketchup easier.
4. Hummus
Hummus is a mix of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. It makes a fantastic snack. When you're buying hummus, make sure it's made from olive oil and not a cheap substitute like canola or soy. You can also make your own fairly easily.