4 Alternative Ways to Make Your Dishes Healthy

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Sometimes you are all out a crucial ingredient while preparing a recipe. Either you have to borrow it from your neighbors or decide not to make it. But if you know the usage of few substitutions, you may be able to prepare it easily. Here are a few tips for using some healthy alternatives that can make your dishes yummy as well as healthy.

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Try avocado instead of butter

Butter makes the recipe delicious. Sometimes it has been used to make dishes attractive. But it is high in fat and contains lots of calories. So to avoid fats and calories you can use mashed avocados in your recipe. Avocado puree may work best in baked foods. You can also try mashed banana instead of using butter. It will help you to consume extra potassium, fiber, and vitamins.

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Use chia seeds instead of eggs

Though eggs are a good source of useful nutrients, it is high in cholesterol. So people with heart problems may like to avoid consuming excessive eggs. But they can take chia seeds instead of eggs. You can mix up one tablespoon of chia seeds with one cup of water and let the mixture to sit for 15-17 minutes. You will get an egg substitute for baking.

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Apply black beans instead of flour

Flour contains lots of carbohydrates. So if you are trying to lose weight, you may want to avoid carbohydrates. Black beans can be a good substitute for flour. You can use black beans pureed instead of flour. This will not only make your recipe more delicious but also provide you more protein.

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Add Greek yogurt instead of mayo

It is true that mayo is rich in fat and calorie. But to make our food tasty we are using mayo in our daily meal. You can easily avoid this practice by using Greek yogurt. Try to squeeze a lemon to your favorite low-fat Greek yogurt and add a new twist to your daily recipe. Greek yogurt can be a perfect substitute for mayo. It will not only cut down your calorie consumption but also make your dishes versatile. Greek yogurt also a good substitute for sour cream.