20 Food substitutes for healthy cooking - Tips for Health
You want to lose weight yet you don't wish to go on a diet. Sounds familiar?
Diabetics and obese individuals face this problem daily and the truth is that you're craving for pasta or dessert but will jeopardize your health and weight loss effort. But it's all not a lost cause there is a trick to cooking healthy meals without compromise on the taste. You can have desserts without guilt and gorge on meat, fried food and snacks with no regret by using substitutes. Yes, you read right. These are steps that anyone can implement them in their household kitchen and the food substitutes are not even expensive. Whoever said that eating healthy will burn a hole in your pocket will eat their word after reading this.
Banana chips for potato chips
Banana chips in India are very popular especially in the south. Banana chips are healthy substitute than potato chips.
40gms = 218 calories
Sweet potato chips for potato chips.
Sweet potato is a good substitute food for weight loss. It can also boost your energy and is rich in fiber.
Half cup of chips = 164 calories
Popcorn for potato chips.
But you popcorn has to be without oil, butter and salt. But you can season popcorn with herbs, spices and Parmesan cheese.
1 cup = 31 calories
Veggies for bread sticks.
Chips and dip are a favourite at parties, but next time you throw a party, chop up some vegetables or selected healthy chips made from apple, spinach and bitter gourd.
Mustard or tomato dips for cheese dip.
Mustard dip is far healthier than cheese and mayo dips. Mustard sauce also is a great spread for sandwiches.
Mustard or tomato dips for cheese dip.
Mustard dip is far healthier than cheese and mayo dips. Mustard sauce also is a great spread for sandwiches.
Fresh fruits for canned fruits.
Fresh fruits are any day better than preserved and processed food items. Fresh fruits contain natural sugar, fiber and natural vitamins.
Whole wheat for maida (all purpose flour).
Maida or all purpose flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour. Since whole wheat flour is light, add only half the required amount.
Jaggery and honey for sugar.
Refined sugar has absolutely no nutritional value, why not replace it with honey, jaggery, sucanat, brown, raw or Demerara sugar to sweeten the goodies?
Oatmeal is a healthy ingredient for breakfast now you can also use oatmeal in cakes; replace half the flour with oatmeal.
Fruit puree for syrup
This is self explanatory; syrup or puree made from fruits without sugar is always better and tastes the same. Pour it over waffles for your breakfast and get a kick out of fruits.
Fruit puree for syrup
This is self explanatory; syrup or puree made from fruits without sugar is always better and tastes the same. Pour it over waffles for your breakfast and get a kick out of fruits.
Oats for bread crumbs
Batter fried food simply tastes amazing but next time roll it in oats. You will still have the crispy and crunchy feel to it.
Whole wheat pasta for pasta made from maida
Several stores are stocking up on healthy whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat pasta has is rich is fiber and carbs, perfect for digestion and energy.
White meat for red meat
Red meat is not unhealthy, but if you have it regularly and in large portions then it's unhealthy. But white meat or fish and chicken are healthy substitutes for non vegetarian food.
Coconut milk for cream
Curries and stews require cream to add flavour and richness to the food. You can get the same benefits and health benefits if you try coconut milk.
Greek yogurt for sour cream
Everything remains the same except there are less calories, rich in protein, calcium and vitamin B.
Corn tortilla for flour tortilla
Do we need to say more? Corn, itself is a healthy option compared to refined flour, hence corn tortillas make a great party option.
Frozen yogurt for ice cream
Frozen yogurt is a good option for a hot day, but make sure the yogurt is made from natural milk than processed milk products.
Garlic, citrus juice, herbs for salt
If you suffer from high blood pressure then salt is your kryptonite. But you don't have to eat bland food, add either citrus juice, garlic and herbs in place of salt.
Red wine for white wine
Red wine has several health benefits compared to white wine. Fight aging, cholesterol and heartdiseases with red wine.
Healthy cooking methods:
- Grill
- Steaming
- Baking
- Stir frying
- Saute
- Poaching
- Cooking in pressure cooker
You want to lose weight yet you don't wish to go on a diet. Sounds familiar?
Diabetics and obese individuals face this problem daily and the truth is that you're craving for pasta or dessert but will jeopardize your health and weight loss effort. But it's all not a lost cause there is a trick to cooking healthy meals without compromise on the taste. You can have desserts without guilt and gorge on meat, fried food and snacks with no regret by using substitutes. Yes, you read right. These are steps that anyone can implement them in their household kitchen and the food substitutes are not even expensive. Whoever said that eating healthy will burn a hole in your pocket will eat their word after reading this.
Banana chips for potato chips
Banana chips in India are very popular especially in the south. Banana chips are healthy substitute than potato chips.
40gms = 218 calories
Sweet potato chips for potato chips.
Sweet potato is a good substitute food for weight loss. It can also boost your energy and is rich in fiber.
Half cup of chips = 164 calories
Popcorn for potato chips.
But you popcorn has to be without oil, butter and salt. But you can season popcorn with herbs, spices and Parmesan cheese.
1 cup = 31 calories
Veggies for bread sticks.
Chips and dip are a favourite at parties, but next time you throw a party, chop up some vegetables or selected healthy chips made from apple, spinach and bitter gourd.
Mustard or tomato dips for cheese dip.
Mustard dip is far healthier than cheese and mayo dips. Mustard sauce also is a great spread for sandwiches.
Mustard or tomato dips for cheese dip.
Mustard dip is far healthier than cheese and mayo dips. Mustard sauce also is a great spread for sandwiches.
Fresh fruits for canned fruits.
Fresh fruits are any day better than preserved and processed food items. Fresh fruits contain natural sugar, fiber and natural vitamins.
Whole wheat for maida (all purpose flour).
Maida or all purpose flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour. Since whole wheat flour is light, add only half the required amount.
Jaggery and honey for sugar.
Refined sugar has absolutely no nutritional value, why not replace it with honey, jaggery, sucanat, brown, raw or Demerara sugar to sweeten the goodies?
Oatmeal is a healthy ingredient for breakfast now you can also use oatmeal in cakes; replace half the flour with oatmeal.
Fruit puree for syrup
This is self explanatory; syrup or puree made from fruits without sugar is always better and tastes the same. Pour it over waffles for your breakfast and get a kick out of fruits.
Fruit puree for syrup
This is self explanatory; syrup or puree made from fruits without sugar is always better and tastes the same. Pour it over waffles for your breakfast and get a kick out of fruits.
Oats for bread crumbs
Batter fried food simply tastes amazing but next time roll it in oats. You will still have the crispy and crunchy feel to it.
Whole wheat pasta for pasta made from maida
Several stores are stocking up on healthy whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat pasta has is rich is fiber and carbs, perfect for digestion and energy.
White meat for red meat
Red meat is not unhealthy, but if you have it regularly and in large portions then it's unhealthy. But white meat or fish and chicken are healthy substitutes for non vegetarian food.
Coconut milk for cream
Curries and stews require cream to add flavour and richness to the food. You can get the same benefits and health benefits if you try coconut milk.
Greek yogurt for sour cream
Everything remains the same except there are less calories, rich in protein, calcium and vitamin B.
Corn tortilla for flour tortilla
Do we need to say more? Corn, itself is a healthy option compared to refined flour, hence corn tortillas make a great party option.
Frozen yogurt for ice cream
Frozen yogurt is a good option for a hot day, but make sure the yogurt is made from natural milk than processed milk products.
Garlic, citrus juice, herbs for salt
If you suffer from high blood pressure then salt is your kryptonite. But you don't have to eat bland food, add either citrus juice, garlic and herbs in place of salt.
Red wine for white wine
Red wine has several health benefits compared to white wine. Fight aging, cholesterol and heartdiseases with red wine.
Healthy cooking methods:
- Grill
- Steaming
- Baking
- Stir frying
- Saute
- Poaching
- Cooking in pressure cooker
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