I’ll admit, my favorite foods usually involve cheese, bacon, or some sort of frying. (Don’t even get me started on the idea of bacon cheeseburgers and fries!)
But since I developed a thyroid problem a few years ago, I’ve found that I can’t go around just eating everything I want without some repercussions, both physically (weight gain, boo!) and mentally (sluggishness, fatigue, etc.)
So here are the best health cooking substitutes I’ve found; I hope you enjoy the chart!
- Almond flour for regular flour — Gluten-free, plus a boost in omega-3 fatty acids. Just keep in mind 1 cup of almond flour = 3 cups of regular flour, because almond flour is so heavy! (Divide the flour you use in most recipes by 3).
- Mashed cauliflower for mashed potatoes — Believe it or not, this is one of my favorite recipes. I had it at a restaurant in Florida a few months ago and it was soooo goooood!
- Pancetta instead of bacon — This Italian bacon is one of my favorites. While bacon has about 70 calories and 6 grams of fat for two slices, pancetta has just 30 calories and 4 grams for two slices. Yum!
- Sweet potatoes for potatoes — More fiber, vitamin A (retinoids!) and vitamin C for great skin!
- Coconut milk for cream — Rich in nutrients and less fat (Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1951)
- Greek yogurt for sour cream — More protein and less fat!
- Garlic powder for salt — Infuses garlic, an antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory agent (Nutrition and Food Science, 1971) into your recipe
- Olive oil for butter — Supplies omega-3 fatty acids and a great flavor!
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