Do you have a favorite family recipe that you know will blow your healthy eating? Every family does. My husband is an excellent pizza maker and we all love his creative combinations. However, we cannot eat that way most of the time. Here are some healthier substitutions to lighten up your favorite meals:
- The Dessert Dietitian has some great options for lightening your favorite desserts.
- Black beans for flour
- Avocado puree for butter
- Zucchini ribbons (or spiralized zucchini) for pasta
Read here to find out 6 more tips.
- Read here for healthy options for homemade pizza. A Registered Dietitian’s Ultimate Guide To Building A Healthy Pizza By Miranda Hammer Sponsored By Simply Organic. She suggests these healthy crust options:
- Broccoli Crust
- Cauliflower Crust
- Zucchini Crust
- Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps
- Grilled Eggplant Slices
- Chickpea Flatbread (Socca)
- Whole Grain Pizza Crust
- And these healthy toppings:
- Mushrooms sauteed in thyme leaf
- Steamed broccoli
- Sliced bell peppers
- Fresh spinach
- Curry powder roasted cauliflower
- Grilled zucchini
- Roasted red bell peppers
- Hot banana peppers
- Sliced green and black olives
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Caramelized onion
- Mozzarella
- Ricotta
- Parmesan
- Mind Over Munch has a great video on healthy substitutions.
About the Author:
Patti Miller is a Registered Dietitian having completed her B.S. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a dietetic internship. Patti’s professional background includes clinical nutrition support within hospitals and inpatient facilities as well as outpatient counseling and home care visits. Patti has worked as a consultant for BaySport providing one-on-one counseling. She has consulted with private fitness clients and provided nutritional assessments for a healthy, ready-to-cook meal preparation service. She belongs to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and California Dietetics Association. Patti enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two sons and enjoys weight training, golf, games and travel.