Healthy Substitutions For Your Favorite Unhealthy Meals

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

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