6. Go Nuts For And Leave the Croutons Out!

The Trick:

Replace croutons with nuts and seeds.

Why It Works:

Most people would agree with me when I say the crunch of the croutons is one of the best parts of eating a salad or soup. But, of course, croutons are made of bread, and that means carbs! So why not replace them with nuts and seed, which will give you all the flavor and crunch, but none of the carbs?

“Healthy fat and a little protein add that crunch you’re looking for without the refined carbs,” says Levinson.