It is no secret that the hardest part of any diet is being strict with yourself, avoiding all of the delicious junk foods that you know are the root cause of your need to diet in the first place! We all want to drop those extra pounds and achieve the body of our dreams, but we don’t always factor in how hard it is going to be to say goodbye to all of our favourite treats! A diet should be seen as a lifestyle change, not just a temporary ban. Here are ten guilt-free swaps for your favourite junk foods.
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1. French Fries = Roasted Vegetables
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Take something like a turnip or a carrot and make French fry shaped sticks out of them, rub in a touch of olive oil, season and then whack them in the oven until crispy and browned. They make for a delicious alternative that has the same effect texture wise!
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
2. Snacks = Nuts/Dried Fruit
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Whenever you would usually grab for an unhealthy snack in the day, instead pick up a handful of nuts or dried fruit and your stomach will be just as grateful and even healthier.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
3. Takeout Pizza = Homemade Pizza
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There are so many more calories and greasy fats in delivery pizza than if you made it yourself. You can use things like low-fat cheese and more vegetables than usual for a super healthy kick.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
4. Beef Burger = Chicken Burger
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If you feel the urge to have a burger, then opt for a chicken, turkey or veggie option rather than the usual beef burger. There are far fewer fats in a chicken burger compared to the mixture of ingredients it takes to make a beef one.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
As part of taking control over your health and wellbeing, it's important to pay attention to the amount of sugar you consume daily. Did you ever wonder how many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon? Understanding this can help you make healthier choices and avoid those sneaky sugars that add up throughout the day. No doubt, your body will thank you!
5. Ice Cream = Nice Cream
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It’s time to put down the calorific ice cream and switch it out for something you can make at home like frozen bananas blended up in a food processor. It will satisfy you in the same way texture-wise and will taste naturally sweet too.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
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6. Potato Chips = Carrots/Hummus
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Replace potato chips as your go-to TV snack with a pot of healthy hummus and some crunchy carrot sticks. Just as tasty and just as satisfying to munch on!
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
7. Pudding = Raspberries/Dark Chocolate
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Pots of pudding and other desserts are obviously high in fats and sugars, but you can have an equally enjoyable time with some fresh raspberries drizzled with melted dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is the healthiest form of chocolate out there.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
8. Bacon = Jerky
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Stop having a bacon sandwich in the morning, and instead pack some jerky in your lunch box. It gives you that addictive savoury hit with a much more beneficial kind of protein for your body.
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
9. Milk Chocolate = Dark Chocolate
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Like I said before, dark chocolate is absolutely the type of chocolate that you should be opting for over both milk and white. It’s actually filled with antioxidants that are good for you!
Totally! By using smart swaps and healthier ingredients, your favorite junk food can be transformed into a guilt-free treat.
Try using whole wheat buns for burgers or baking instead of frying. Trust me, you won't miss the grease!
Absolutely! With the right spices and flavors, you can make healthier versions taste just as delicious, if not better.
Yes, for sure! When you're enjoying something tasty without the guilt, it's doubly satisfying.
Making it at home means you control what goes in. It's fresher, healthier, and often tastier!
10. White Rice = Brown Rice
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White rice is classed as an empty carb, something that doesn’t provide you with much nutritional value at all. Brown rice, however, is the exact opposite, and is very good for you!
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