Here is a quick one. Self reliant people need to be healthy-- many seek to reduce pasta, rice, and potato intake. When trying to cut back, one needs substitutes. Mrs. DDFD and I LOVE pasta, rice, and potatoes, but we are trying to cut back on them a little.  I have had my eyes and ears open for alternatives or substitutes.  Here are some of the ideas I am coming across:

• Load up on more veggies-- this will be quite easy with the upcoming garden season
• Use more grains-- I am hearing this on Emeril Green (one of my favorite TV cooking shows) and I will be exploring it more in the future
• Use beans-- this is typically a meat substitute, but can help fill the bulky food void

Lately, we have been eating more veggies mostly. I have a series of grilled veggie ideas we have used to help get you started.

Then again, there is always moderation . . .

This post originally appeared on DaddyCooksQuick.com, here is the link to the original post, Pasta, Rice, and Potato Substitutes.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom and he is an advocate for personal privacy.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.