Healthy Food Alternatives to Replace Junk Food

For the sugar lovers and the salt addicts, how can you lose weight with so many unhealthy, taste-bud satisfying options? Is there an alternative? Yes! If you’re trying to lose weight or become more conscious of the food you eat, then rejoice! There are multiple foods to help you lose weight or reduce sugar/salt cravings with helpful benefits and less fat and calories. Here is a list of Healthy Food alternatives to replace your junk food cravings. Enjoy!

For Sugar Cravings

Ice Cream Alternative: Eat chopped bananas covered in whipped cream (preferably low-fat whipped cream). You’ll get the sweet taste from both the bananas and whipped cream. The whipped cream also provide the dairy taste you want in ice cream. If you want an even stronger similarity to ice cream, try freezing your whipped cream. Yes, freeze your whipped cream! Though the cream will not solidify as much as ice cream will, frozen whipped cream will give you a chilled satisfaction of ice cream with more fluff!

You can also make a healthy ice cream alternative. Using just frozen bananas, milk, and a blender, you’ll have a healthy alternative to ice cream without the additional calories! For the full recipe, click here.

Grapes: Surprisingly sweet, grapes are a great alternative for candy. They’re great for snacking! If you have a heavy sweet tooth, try eating purple or dark grapes. They’ll help you satiate your sugary cravings faster!

Frozen fruit: It’s almost as if freezing fruit holds in a greater amount of flavor and sweetness. You’ll be surprised by the amount of satisfaction you’ll have by freezing grapes, strawberries, bananas, or any other fruit you love. Reminiscent of a Popsicle, you’ll find yourself pleased with the sweet and fruity results!

Banana Pancakes: For those who miss the taste of pastries, this recipe will help you ignore the need for sugary processed foods. With the help of a banana, two small eggs, and baking powder, you’re on your way to the healthiest and best tasting pancake substitute. For the full recipe, click here and enjoy!

Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Sandwich: Though a little heavier than the previous mentions, this option provides a great alternative for your pastry cravings. Using two slices of small wheat bread, half of a banana, and a teaspoon of honey, you’ll have a great snack to curb your sugar needs while replacing your desire for starchy junk food.

For Salt Cravings

Carrot Chips or Sticks: There are those that like potato chips for the crunch and those that like potato chips for the flavor. Munching on carrot chips or sticks will help eliminate your need for the crunch. If you need more flavor, try a healthy dip such as humus or a low-fat dip.

Celery: Provides the same benefits as carrots for avoiding processed chips, just a different flavor. Still goes great with humus or a low-fat dip!

Nuts (Walnuts, Pistachios, Almonds, and More): Eating any nut over potato chips or other snack like products will help you curb your unhealthy cravings.

Pizza Alternative: Who doesn’t like a good pizza? There’s a way to enjoy pizza without having to worry about heavy calories and starchy carbohydrates with significant less fat. Using cauliflower, and the pizza ingredients you love, you can make a healthier pizza to enjoy. Click here for the full recipe.

Black Bean Burger: Amazing alternative for your traditional hamburger. By following the directions here, you’ll not only have a great meal, you’ll have a healthier one!

Do you like savory and sweet combined? One alternative is to mix cran-raisins to your favorite nut and enjoy!