Just because you’re trying to eat better does not mean that all the “fun foods” are off-limits. One of the ways that I’ve had continued success on my weight loss and lifestyle change journey is finding healthier swaps instead of depriving myself completely.

My children have also greatly benefited from this change as we’ve swapped artificial dyes for no dyes or dyes that are derived naturally from foods like beets. I find natural sugar instead of highly refined sweeteners, and non-toxic options instead of candies with chemicals like TBHQ, carrageenan, Titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, and propyl paraben! 

BTR Nation— their Almond Butter Cups are delightful and made without TBHQ, a preservative in Reese’s Peanut Butter cups that has health concerns like stomach tumors, and causing damage to your DNA.

The ingredients are simple, like food should be, and you can use code: BRITTANY to get 30% off plus free shipping! CLICK HERE!

Yum Earth Candy Canes— made without high fructose corn syrup and colored naturally with radish, apple and black currant these candy canes don’t taste any different and are better for you! I usually pick mine up at Target: CLICK HERE!

Yum Earth Giggles— I love the sour ones! Again, they’re made with real sugar, and no artificial dyes. Grab a back of the original instead of Skittles or the sour for a sweet/sour treat! CLICK HERE!

Yum Earth Chewys— A delightful replacement for Starburst, allergy-friendly, and free from peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, soy, fish, eggs, sesame, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial dyes this is a burst of flavor you can feel good about giving to your littles. CLICK HERE!

Hu Chocolate— It comes in two versions, dark and milk chocolate, that will completely blow your mind. Sweetened naturally with dates, and made with minimal organic ingredients this melty chocolate is the perfect chocolate bar to say, “I love you!” CLICK HERE! Honorable mention for the Hu Hunks, they’re my late night, not-so-guilty pleasure.

Unreal Milk Chocolate Gems— made with natural colors and real ingredients this is the perfect swap for MM’s made with red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, and corn syrup! (Add a link)

Solely Fruit Snacks— made with just 1 or 2 ingredients like REAL mango and REAL orange— these are naturally colored from the fruit they’re made with and so delicious, you’ll be swiping packs from your kiddos! CLICK HERE!

Yum Earth Lollipops— Like all Yum Earth Candies these are allergy-friendly and dye-free. During the holidays they even release versions with elderberry and vitamin c to help with immune health! CLICK HERE!

Follow along on stories (tap here for faceboook, tap here for instagram) as I show you daily how to lose weight naturally. We talk about mindset, making adjustments, staying motivated, and food— we talk a lot about food. 

For simple recipes to get you started, tap here. 

If you would like a more in-depth guide on how to start with simple recipes and a meal plan, check out my book Instant Loss Cookbook. It is on sale now! I also have a budget-friendly book with tips on how to keep your costs down this year, with meal plans and grocery lists. Tap here for Instant Loss on a Budget! 

Also, check out my book Instant Loss Quick and Easy 125 recipes full of flavor for those short on time! I’m so excited for this new cookbook, I hope you all love it as much as I do!