7 Yummy and Healthy Swaps (So You Can Always Enjoy Your Favourite Food)

Looking for ways to add flavour to your meals? It might seem difficult, but there are ways of packing tonnes of flavour into your food without piling in the calories, and they don’t have to be that difficult either! Here are 6 easy ways to still enjoy your favourite food sacrificing your health in the process.

Healthy Fried Rice, That Still Tastes like Rice!

Rice can be good in moderation, however, if you find that when you cook it there is enough for the whole village (and you managed it eat it all) it might be time to find an alternative.

This dish is simple, all you need to do is chop your cauliflower roughly, then put it in the food processor. Blend it for around 30 seconds or until it resembles rice. From here you can toast it in the pan or steam it in the microwave. You can use this in any meal where you would have used rice and it will taste pretty much the same! Our family favourite is cauliflower fried rice, my kids didn’t think twice when devouring this!

 

Make Your Own Chocolate Bars

If you find you a get a hankering for chocolate, try making it yourself. There is a vast difference between cacao and cocoa, if you learn the difference and implement it in your cooking and baking it will help improve your health significantly.

The nutrient and vitamins packed in cacao powder are outstanding! Not to mention it tastes can as yummy as cocoa. The kids love getting in the kitchen and making chocolate truffles. It really only takes a few ingredients, cacao powder, coconut oil & sea salt!

Don’t Step Away from The French Fries

Self-proclaimed health nuts even like to have French fries from time to time. The next time you want fries try baking them instead of deep frying.  All you need to do is toss your sweet potato chips in a plastic bag with olive oil and semolina.  Shake them around and get a nice even coating. Throw them in an oven for 30 minutes at 360 and you will get a crispy chip every time.

 

Dried Fruit, Nuts and Seeds

Dried fruit is a fantastic way of adding natural sweetness to your food! If you have cereal or oatmeal for breakfast try throwing in some dates before you cook it. You will fall in love with the caramel flavour dates give.

If you also like a bit of texture try adding some seeds or chopped nuts to your breakfast cereal. Throwing in a few hazelnuts, it gives the slight taste of Nutella!

Nut and dried fruit can also be a yummy addition to savoury meals. Throwing some sultanas into your couscous will give you some Mediterranean flavours or try pine nuts in your roast vegetable salad

 

No More Boring 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’ve tried the 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 flavour 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 turkey with a delicious outer crust!

 

Give Condiments the Limelight!

A really easy way to give your meals a healthy boost is by making your own condiments! Do you love pesto pasta? Why not try making your own pesto. Not only can you use it for pasta, but you can also use it to stuff chicken, spread on a flatbread or simply dip some carrots into it!

Are you a fan of that creamy butter?  Avocado is great to spread on toast or a flatbread and it has a similar texture to butter. You can also try making your own salad dressings, salsa or even smoky paprika hummus! It is super simple and healthy way of adding some flavour to less than exciting meals.

 

When eating well creativity is crucial. You don’t have to deny yourself, you just need to make a few changes here and there. A few new habits will help you and your family lead a healthy lifestyle as well as enjoy it!