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Thought it would be an interesting/helpful discussion to share our suggestions of what favorite foods we've been able to find healthier substitutions for, and what still tasted good and what
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Healthier Substitutions
Whether you’re toning up or slimming down, this board is full of great tips, advice, and inspiration. You can also get answers to your fitness questions every Friday from The Knot's fitness guru, certified personal trainer Doug Rice.
Thought it would be an interesting/helpful discussion to share our suggestions of what favorite foods we've been able to find healthier substitutions for, and what still tasted good and what
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Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 11:15 AM EST
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Thought it would be an interesting/helpful discussion to share our suggestions of what favorite foods we've been able to find healthier substitutions for, and what still tasted good and what we didn't like as well.
ground turkey -- didn't like it as well as ground beef in spaghetti, but did like it in enchiladas, and liked it in chili better than in spaghetti sauce
wheat pasta -- didn't mind it once smothered with marinara sauce, or with a little parmesan cheese on it, but fiance tasted more of a difference
brown rice -- was surprised that I didn't mind it as much as I thought, although again fiance tasted more of a difference, and it takes longer to cook
smoked sausage -- liked the chicken sausage in red beans and rice but not in jambalaya, but did like the light sausage in jambalaya
corn tortillas -- my mother suggested that these were less starchy than regular/flour tortillas, the enchiladas I made with them tasted good but didn't look pretty because the tortillas broke apart when I rolled them up
brown rice jambalaya mix -- it came out crunchy and I think I either should have followed the directions on the package to reserve the meat until the end and/or I should have added more water, but even fiance didn't taste a difference it was just the texture
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 11:28 AM EST
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For now I have one for you - no fat plain yogurt instead of sour cream.
It seems odd, but it really gives the same refreshing flavour - just isn't as thick!
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 11:54 AM EST
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spaghetti squash instead of noodles -- LOVE! Even got my 19 year old picky brother to agree it "wasn't bad" -- he prefered noodles -- but he also plays college football and frankly -- NEEDS the noodles -- and weight (words I WISH I could say about myself! :) )
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 11:55 AM EST
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-Mustard with spices instead of about 8 million other condiments (especially instead of mayo)
-brown rice, multigrain, and whole wheat everything
-homemade chocolate granola instead of store-bought sugar-loaded garbage
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 12:11 PM EST
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In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions:
For now I have one for you - no fat plain yogurt instead of sour cream. It seems odd, but it really gives the same refreshing flavour - just isn't as thick!
Posted by Sarah5200
Greek yogurt would be even better - it has a ton of protein.
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 12:11 PM EST
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Corn tortillas I have noticed are easiest to work with when you use them when they are very fresh, heat them very briefly in the microwave wrapped in paper towels, and work quickly.
I started using fat free half and half in my coffee - it is 0 points on weight watchers. I've substituted it in other things and cannot tell a difference in the way ti tastes or cooks.
Fat free plain greek yogurt is a gem....it can be used ANYWHERE sour cream is, and most of the time I cannot tell a difference. My FI can....but tolerates it most of the time. It is high in protein as well. It has the same consistency as sour cream as well.
Lettuce instead of bread - think lettuce wraps but you can stuff it with anything from tuna salad to fajita filling. It definitely changes the experience, but you get all the flavor you are looking for without much sacrifice.
These are a few....Looking forward to hearing more!
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 2:48 PM EST
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In Response to Healthier Substitutions:
Thought it would be an interesting/helpful discussion to share our suggestions of what favorite foods we've been able to find healthier substitutions for, and what still tasted good and what we didn't like as well. ground turkey -- didn't like it as well as ground beef in spaghetti, but did like it in enchiladas, and liked it in chili better than in spaghetti sauce wheat pasta -- didn't mind it once smothered with marinara sauce, or with a little parmesan cheese on it, but fiance tasted more of a difference brown rice -- was surprised that I didn't mind it as much as I thought, although again fiance tasted more of a difference, and it takes longer to cook smoked sausage -- liked the chicken sausage in red beans and rice but not in jambalaya, but did like the light sausage in jambalaya corn tortillas -- my mother suggested that these were less starchy than regular/flour tortillas, the enchiladas I made with them tasted good but didn't look pretty because the tortillas broke apart when I rolled them up brown rice jambalaya mix -- it came out crunchy and I think I either should have followed the directions on the package to reserve the meat until the end and/or I should have added more water, but even fiance didn't taste a difference it was just the texture
Posted by meganb1977
spray a cookie sheet with olive oil or canola oil spray. lay down corn tortillas on the cookie sheet and lightly spray them on the top. bake at 350 for 2-4 minutes or so. they'll be pliable for you to roll enchiladas in.
my H's family (hispanic) fries the tortillas in oil, but this works just as well (I promise!) and you don't have nearly the greasy-fattiness.
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 5:37 PM EST
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I recently started adding cinnamon to my coffe grounds and I found that I don't need cream or sugar! I used to love the flavored creamer, but I don't need it anymore! I also totally agree with the lettuce instead of bread any mustard instead of mayo or other condiments!
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 5:54 PM EST
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applesauce instead of oil when I get the urge to bake
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/8/2012 7:22 PM EST
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I have to second using greek yogurt for sour cream. We like to use the Fage 0%. I love that I don't have to skimp on it.
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/9/2012 10:32 AM EST
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Instead of ice cream I put yoplait whip's into the freezer - it's like half the calories of ice cream but it satisfies that sweet craving
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
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In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions:
In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions : Greek yogurt would be even better - it has a ton of protein.
Posted by trixie549
I agree. I use greek yogurt all the time instead as a substite for sour cream. love it!!
some others:
quinoa instead rice
mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. just google a recipe. I used it in shepherd's pie and my finance didn't even know they weren't potatoes!
also mix fake vegetarian "ground beef" into the real meet along with chopped mushrooms.
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/9/2012 3:00 PM EST
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In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions:
In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions : I agree. I use greek yogurt all the time instead as a substite for sour cream. love it!! some others: quinoa instead rice mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. just google a recipe. I used it in shepherd's pie and my finance didn't even know they weren't potatoes! also mix fake vegetarian "ground beef" into the real meet along with chopped mushrooms.
Posted by hcampana
I'm going to try this. FI is watching his carbs and this would make my life so much easier! I keep seeing it and now I have to try it. Have you used it grated as a sub for rice?
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/9/2012 3:15 PM EST
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I found a weight watchers recipe that combines cauliflower (2/3) and potatoes (1/3), boil them together with minced garlic and salt until tender, then mash. Season with spray butter and milk or fat free cream (takes less and makes them creamier) and you REALLY can't tell the difference from mashed potatoes!! SO YUMMY!!
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Re: Healthier Substitutions
posted at 2/10/2012 11:31 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions:
In Response to Re: Healthier Substitutions : I'm going to try this. FI is watching his carbs and this would make my life so much easier! I keep seeing it and now I have to try it. Have you used it grated as a sub for rice?
Posted by doeie04
no i've never seen that. that's very interesting, i'm going to have to look it up. I'm assuming you must grate it uncooked and then lightly steam it. fantastic idea. The trick with th mashed cauliflower is getting the water out after you cook it. I steam it first and the drain it and put it back in the pan over heat and stir it around alot to try to get alot of the water to evaporate out.
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