Can’t give up some bad habits? Do you l sneak a soda or get the tub of ice-cream out for just two (six) scoops? Well, what if you could still enjoy them? You just have to be a little inventive and make some small changes. Have you ever tried frozen banana in the blender? Well it is a game changer, tastes exactly like ice-cream! You’re going to learn to make some simple changes for pizza dough and more that will have you eating healthy in no time. Here are 8 healthy food swap ideas:
Don’t Step Away from the French Fries
The next time you want fries try baking them instead of deep frying them liters of oil. When at home try tossing sweet potato wedges in a bag with olive oil and semolina. This coating with ensure you get a crispy oven chip every time. You can also try using a healthy oil like coconut to help reduce your cholesterol levels.
Ditch the Dry Chicken!
There might be nothing like a crunchy deep-fried chicken thigh or breast, however, can be guaranteed to feeling greasy afterwards! If you’re tried oven baked chicken breasts, thighs or legs you know they can be a little dry!
The best way to ensure your meat is juicy and succulent is by going low and slow and adding your flavor via smoke. Kids love something with a handle as well as to chew on, so smoked turkey legs are perfect! Not only is turkey leaner than chicken the grill leaves the grill will a more delicious outer crust!
Use Steam Instead
Cooking veggies and fish by steaming them is a super healthy alternative. You retain all of their natural yummy flavors, whilst cooking them to perfection. By steaming your food, you’re adding no extra calories to your meal, making your favorite (usually unhealthy) meals, much healthier. You can top fish with flavorings like lemon and chili and use the steam to infuse the flavors into your food.
DIY Pizza
You have two good options when it comes to pizza. You can make a pizza bread crust with cauliflower, but if is the classic pizza dough is that you crave? Then why not make it from scratch and just switch out what’s on top of the pizza?
So how do you get started? Have your homemade pizza dough ready – spread it out on a baking pan that has been properly floured – brush the pizza dough with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on your veggies as well as a moderate amount of your favorite cheese. Yummy pizza dough! If you’re feeling a little fancy, mix some black pepper, garlic powder and some of your favorite spices in with your veggies beforehand!
Totally Tasty Pudding
Chocolate pudding is great for when you want something decadent and sweet for dessert. Usually this milk-based chocolate treat can get you into some calorie trouble.
Try cutting out some of the calories by using an avocado base instead of cream. Yes that’s right, you can make the pudding with avocados. You want to blend some cacao powder, non-dairy milk, avocado, and sweetener in your heavy-duty blender. Let the mixture chill in your fridge a few hours. The result is creamy chocolate which is also really food for you.
You might have read protein pudding recipes too. Or, maybe you would like one of these yummy Ghost pre-workout flavors.
Make a Condiment the Star!
Have you tried making your sauces? If you have ever had a read of the back you will notice that sugar is one of the main ingredients. If you see some tomatoes on sale, why not make your own tomato sauce? Or try making a yummy pesto. It is great to add to pasta or as a coating on chicken.
If you looking for a creamy spread like butter, why not try avocado. It is a similar texture to butter and great to spread on flatbread or toast. It is super easy to also make salsa, hummus or even salad dressing.
We All Scream for Healthy Ice cream
We all love ice-cream, but if you have ever brought a tub and ‘accidently’ finished the whole tub, this can help. If you see some brown bananas at the shop or have some, don’t throw them out, peel and freeze them now! Craving some yummy ice-cream? Just grab them and throw them in the blender for 1 or 2 minutes. You will find it turns into fluffy banana ice cream in no time!
It is delicious on its own, but you can add anything you love in ice-cream. You could throw in some blueberries, coconut milk or mint. You won’t believe how similar the consistency and taste is to ice cream!
Final Words on Healthy Food Swap Ideas
Educating yourself is crucial when it comes to eating well. Rather than denying yourself or overindulging just a few tweaks here and there won’t have you missing out on anything. Turn these idea and behaviors in habits to ensure you lead the healthiest lifestyle possible, while still enjoying it! From elevating your pizza dough with veggies to making sweet potato wedges, now you have a lot of ideas. Looking for more inspiration? If so, then check out these healthy habits.
Great swaps! Avocado provides a lot of creamy texture to a lot of foods, and these are good examples. I also love using them to make a creamy green goddess dressing.
Oh I love the name of that dressing! ;) Glad to read you’re embracing the yumminess of the avocado, Dorothy :D
I have at least half an avocado almost every day! One of my favorite breakfasts is a brown rice cake, mushed up avocado, with tomato slices on top and a generous helping of hot sauce!
Sounds great – aside from the hot sauce ;) I can’t do spicy, my poor tummy suffers for it if I do!
Good Idea!
They’re pretty easy to do too :D
great ideas gonna give the chocolate one a go very soon
Ooooh glad to hear it!
I bout the instapot to pressurize and steam cook everything! It’s pretty amazing and convenient! Great tips!
Ohhhh a friend of mine loves the instapot and great you use it too :)
Nice article!
:) :D
Useful thank you!
Great to hear you’ll be looking into these healthy food swap ideas :D
Love all these ideas!
Woohoo, enjoy the yummy dishes!
These are great swap out ideas. Im interested in the avacado pudding. I love avacados.
Avacados have such a great texture to them, right?!!
I’m absolutely gonna give few things a try. :)
Thumbs up!
nice ideas
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This is genius! Thank you for the tips!
They’re simple too!
Looks tasty and healthy at the same time!
That’s the best combo, right?!
Thank you for sharing!!
Great you liked the food swaps!
Foods look so yummy
And taste delicious too!
I was looking for a blog with healthy swap of food! So glad I found yours! Great post!
Happy dance over here!
ALLLLLL about the sauces and condiments :)
Haha YES!
Lovely post!!!
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great article!
Glad you liked the healthy food swaps here!
I’m definitely going to try the chocolate one! Thanks for the great ideas
Yum! Lunchtime here now and deciding what to make ;)
Pizza, ice cream and fries. You’ve just described my three vices in life….but healthier! 🙌🏼
A healthier version of pizza IS possible ;) !
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Glad you’re here :D
I never underestimate your knowledgeable blog, Thanks a lot god this is awesome kind of Information for health. Last 2 weeks I am eating some bad foods that introduced in your blog.
Oh I’m pleased to hear that you want to get a more positive eating plan! I wish you well in your good eating :)
fresh baked sweet potato wedges are a great healthier alternative! thanks for the article
Awesome that you like the food swaps here!
Sweet potatoes are yummy!
Fruit smoothies are a great ice-cream substitute! A wonderful site for vegan & gluten-free recipes is Bunny’s Bite. Her desserts are simply scrumptious
Ooooh thanks for the bunny tip!!
The frozen banana idea sounds really good. We do homemade pizza all the time, with a whole wheat crust and reduced -fat cheese, plus veggies, and chicken or turkey pepperoni.
Yum! We just did homemade pizza last week. Great you’re embracing this idea too, Amy :)
Thanks for this fresh and healthy post Christy :)
Cheers to healthy eating!
They all sound yummy, Christy! Thanks for the ideas! xoxo
Hi Lauren, glad you like the food swaps here xo
What a great, well thought out post! It’s the little steps that help in the long run :)
So true, the little things are big :)
Hmm, i need to try out some these.
Hope you find some yummy choices here :D
I love the frozen banana idea Christy. Ice cream is a big weakness for me and this may help! Thanks and hugs!
I admit I like chocolate a little too much some days, Joan ;)
Me too. Oh wait, that’s Every day LOL :)
:D hehe
Interesting ideas, Christy. I like the sound of a cauliflower pizza base. That sounds inventive. I’m not so sure about the banana ice cream or the avocado chocolate dessert. I did try that once when I needed to take something healthy for a morning tea and ended up throwing most of it out. It’s the thought of it more than anything, I think.
Oh yes sometimes the thought of a certain food combo can be off putting, Norah. Hopefully that cauliflower pizza base will be one you enjoy :)
I hope so too!
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Great! I hope you can use these food swaps to make healthier meals and snacks with your family :)
I absolutely love sweet potato wedges! And I don’t feel guilty when eating them.
YES they’re yummy!!
Healthy post shared
Thank you for sharing it, my friend! Happy 2019 :)
Wishing you the same Christy
Sounds good and looks tasty, Christy.
Being healthy AND delicious is a food combo I can get behind, Francina ;)