Here are some simple substitutions that will make meal times healthier, while giving you what you want.Conjure up your own healthy substitutes for recipes, and tell us what you found!
Substitute ice cream with custard
If you've got a sweet tooth that hankers for ice cream every single day, then keep a reserve of custard in the freezer. When the craving kicks in, simple add pieces of bananas, and add any flavour , essence you want. The result will be a smooth, creamy, almost-ice cream like texture. You can add peanut butter, nuts, honey, cinnamon powder, even a single ice cream scoop to this dessert and satisfy your sweet craving.
Substitute mayo with butter
If you are hooked on to the mayonnaise taste which that unhealthy burgers, potato wedges and zero-nutrient sandwiches have. This worrisome association with 'fun' food and 'mayo' enter our kitchens and before long you're eating 1-2 teaspoons with store-bought mayo with every breakfast. Curb this habit by substituting mayo with butter for that perfectly healthy sandwich!
Substitute refined flour with whole grain flours like millet, soy or barley
Whole grain comes packed with dietary fibre, protein and other essential nutrients. Begin with substituting your regular roti dough with these flours, and move on to cake batters, cookie doughs and pastas. You can even use whole wheat as a great thickening agent instead of cream or refined and processed flour.
You will need to make some sacrifices on the road to fitness. But these healthy substitutes will help you realise that how you dont need to despair about avoiding the stuff you like to eat. And don't stop here - experiment with more foods. Conjure up your own healthy substitutes for now and chill out!
Good luck and God bless.
