{"id":44226,"date":"2016-11-23T04:39:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T04:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=44226"},"modified":"2016-11-23T04:40:18","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T04:40:18","slug":"healthy-ingredient-substitutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/healthy-ingredient-substitutions\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTHY INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether you try to look good or lose weight, eating healthy food is always going to your plan. We are what we eat, so eating healthy is important. Healthy food starts with using healthy ingredients, and it is essential to lookout for healthy ingredient swaps to cut off the extra fat and carbohydrates. With a few simple swaps, you can keep your ticker in top shape and still enjoy delicious food. Here are the top healthy ingredient substitutions:<\/p>\n
BANANA FOR BUTTER IN DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Banana puree can be used instead of butter or oil in your desserts like cakes, cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, etc. It also gives your desserts an excellent texture and flavor. Use banana only if you are okay with the fruit\u2019s distinct flavor.<\/p>\n PUMPKIN PUREE FOR CHEDDAR IN PASTAS<\/strong><\/p>\n Pumpkin puree can be used in macaroni pasta in place of cheddar cheese. It will give a nice texture and flavour to it and you won\u2019t have to compromise on the taste either. If you like, you can add half cheddar cheese and half pumpkin puree.<\/p>\n CACAO NIBS FOR CHOCOLATE CHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n Cacao nibs can be substituted for chocolate chips in cookies, cakes, chocolate mousse, shakes etc. Cacao nibs are unsweetened and unprocessed bits of roasted cocoa beans that are high in fat but also contain anti-oxidants, fibre and protein so they are always a healthy choice over chocolate chips.<\/p>\n CASHEW PASTE FOR HEAVY CREAM<\/strong><\/p>\n If you love adding heavy cream in pastas, cottage cheese gravy, chicken gravy or smoothies, you can definitely substitute it with cashew paste. It tastes creamy just like heavy cream but is more flavourful, has a rich taste and is great in nutrients and low in fats as compared to heavy cream. Soak cashews in water for few hours and blend it alone until a creamy paste is obtained. Substitute 1 cup cashew paste for 1 cup of heavy cream.<\/p>\n