{"id":42436,"date":"2022-04-10T20:40:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T20:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42436"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"healthy-food-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food: 10 Of The Best Healthy Foods To Satisfy Your Unhealthy Junk Cravings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#10_Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\" >10 Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Kale_Chips\" >Kale Chips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Dark_Chocolate\" >Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Hummus\" >Hummus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Celery_Sticks_With_Blue_Cheese_Dip\" >Celery Sticks With Blue Cheese Dip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Baked_Sweet_Potato_Fries_2\" >Baked Sweet Potato Fries (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Blueberry_Baked_Oats_3\" >Blueberry Baked Oats (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Frozen_Yogurt_7\" >Frozen Yogurt (7)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Curry_And_Lime_Spiced_Popcorn_5\" >Curry And Lime Spiced Popcorn (5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Healthy_Blueberry_Muffins_9\" >Healthy Blueberry Muffins (9)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#Dried_Fruit_Energy_Nuggets_6\" >Dried Fruit Energy Nuggets (6)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle are among the fitness goals of many health conscious persons. This is often not as easy as it sounds. Perhaps this is because it entails dietary changes, such as ditching unhealthy eating patterns like regularly eating junk food. What if we told you that you could swap these foods for healthier options with the same if not better flavors?\u00a0 Here we will go over 10 of the best healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-week-meal-plan\/\">food alternatives<\/a> for junk food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><\/span><b>10 Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving up junk food may sound unimaginable, but it is possible. You can swap them with healthy food alternatives with similar flavors yet lower in calorie and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-too-much-healthy-food\/\">fat contents<\/a> while also higher in nutrients. Take a look at these recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kale_Chips\"><\/span><b>Kale Chips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale chips are a healthier substitute for potato chips. So, you can choose them if you are craving salty and crunchy chips. Good news is that they are low in fat and calories and have a more nutritional value than potato chips. Here is an easy recipe from WebMD on how to make kale chips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/kale-chips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large bunch (about 16 cups) of kale, tough stems removed, leaves torn into pieces\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/kale-chips\"><b>12<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F and position the racks in the upper third and center of the oven.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the kale is wet, thoroughly pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, then transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Use your hands to massage the oil and salt onto the kale leaves to coat evenly. Fill 2 large rimmed baking sheets with a layer of kale and do not overlap the leaves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake until they are crisp, switching the pans back to front and top to bottom halfway through, for 8 to 12 minutes total. (Start checking after 8 minutes to avoid burning.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/kale-chips\"><b>12<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 110<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 16 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-foods-list\/\">Weight Gain Food List: 24 Best Healthy Foods For Gaining Weight Fast<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5913-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy food alternatives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5913.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5913-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5913.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5913.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_Chocolate\"><\/span><b>Dark Chocolate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate is one of the best food substitutions for sweets. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals that benefit your body. For instance, evidence shows that as part of a healthy diet, dark chocolate may help lower heart disease risk, reduce insulin resistance and inflammation, and improve brain function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/dark-chocolate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate also is low in fat and calories. According to Medical News Today, a 101 g serving of dark chocolate with 70% to 85% cocoa solids provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/dark-chocolate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 604<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 7.87 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat- 43.06 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 46.36 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 11 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the chocolate is loaded with essential nutrients like magnesium and zinc. However, experts suggest consuming chocolate in moderation, because it still contains added sugar and is usually high in calories. Choose varieties\u00a0 with higher percentages of cacao solids and stick to around 20 to 30 g of dark chocolate per day, which is the amount typically used in studies on its benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/dark-chocolate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hummus\"><\/span><b>Hummus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hummus is a healthy food alternative to mayonnaise as a sandwich spread or dip. It is made from pureed chickpeas and may contain flavoring agents such as lemon juice, tahini, salt, and oil (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/is-hummus-healthy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are several types of hummus to choose from, with extra flavoring ingredients like red pepper and nuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the United States Department of Agriculture database, you can make hummus at home using chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and sesame seeds. A 2 tablespoon (30 g) serving of this home-made hummus provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172454\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 53<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 2.6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 1.5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 1.2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38994 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5527-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy food alternatives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5527.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5527-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5527.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5527.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celery_Sticks_With_Blue_Cheese_Dip\"><\/span><b>Celery Sticks With Blue Cheese Dip<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery sticks are excellent snack ideas when craving crunchy unhealthy snack foods like potato chips or crisps. Here is a recipe from BBC Good Food that has elevated the flavor of the sticks by making a tangy, creamy sauce the centerpiece (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/celery-sticks-blue-cheese-dip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/celery-sticks-blue-cheese-dip\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 head celery, cut into batons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 g blue cheese, crumbled (Danish or Roquefort)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 g soured cream or cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 g mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. white wine vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/celery-sticks-blue-cheese-dip\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a medium-sized bowl and mix the mayonnaise, soured cream, blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, and seasoning. Pour into a serving bowl and use it as a dip for the celery sticks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/celery-sticks-blue-cheese-dip\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 158<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 15 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 4 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38956 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baked_Sweet_Potato_Fries_2\"><\/span><b>Baked Sweet Potato Fries (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/baked-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-1925471#\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French fries are one of the comfort foods that most people go for despite being unhealthy. They are tasty and easy to binge on but pack on a lot of calories. The good news is that you can get a similar flavor yet fewer calories from their alternative, baked sweet potato fries or wedges. Here is an easy yet delicious sweet potato fries recipe from Food Network to try (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/baked-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-1925471#\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/baked-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-1925471#\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. good olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. light brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/baked-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-1925471#\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into 3 long spears. Toss them with olive oil, then place them on a sheet pan. Be sure to spread them in one layer. Mix the salt, brown sugar, and pepper, then sprinkle on the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes, then bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/baked-sweet-potato-fries-recipe-1925471#\/\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 124<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 7 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 15 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5310-1024x577.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5310.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5310-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5310.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5310.png 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blueberry_Baked_Oats_3\"><\/span><b>Blueberry Baked Oats (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/blueberry-nut-oat-bake\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oats are perfect for breakfast, unlike cereal. They have plenty of nutrients that may help your body lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/270680\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They are also rich in antioxidants and fiber which help fight obesity and chronic disease risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/270680\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/blueberry-nut-oat-bake\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 g jumbo porridge oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">450 g blueberries, plus extra to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 ml almond milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 g whole, skin-on almonds, roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. almond butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small ripe banana, mashed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg, beaten<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. almond extract or 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk or fat-free yogurt and honey, to serve (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/blueberry-nut-oat-bake\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oven to 200C\/180C fan\/gas 6. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes until piping hot in the middle. Serve warm with some yogurt or milk, honey and blueberries, if you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/blueberry-nut-oat-bake\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 386<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 22 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates- 34 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 10 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan\/\">12-Hour Night Shift Meal Plan: Healthy Foods To Keep You Energized All Night<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38978 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy food alternatives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Yogurt_7\"><\/span><b>Frozen Yogurt (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/fast-strawberry-frozen-yogurt\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving up ice cream can be difficult for most people. What if we told you you could get the same sweet taste and more from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-foods-to-eat-every-day\/\">frozen yogurt<\/a>? Yes, frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like ice cream, frozen yogurt also comes in different varieties and flavors, meaning you also have a choice. Additionally, frozen yogurt contains <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-taste-bad\/\">probiotics<\/a> that help build a healthy gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/health-benefits-frozen-yogurt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It still contains added sugar, so moderation is key. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD reveals that a half-cup of regular frozen yogurt contains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/health-benefits-frozen-yogurt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 120<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 4 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 22 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this frozen yogurt recipe to consider from WebMD:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/fast-strawberry-frozen-yogurt\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 16-ounce (about 3 1\/2 cups) package of frozen unsweetened strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup sugar, preferably instant-dissolving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/fast-strawberry-frozen-yogurt\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulse the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flatten-your-belly\/\">strawberries<\/a> and sugar in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Mix the yogurt and lemon juice in a measuring cup, then gradually pour the mixture into the food processor. Process until smooth and creamy while scraping the sides of the work bowl. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/fast-strawberry-frozen-yogurt\"><b>7<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 183<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 0.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates- 45.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 2.6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38940 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5328.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curry_And_Lime_Spiced_Popcorn_5\"><\/span><b>Curry And Lime Spiced Popcorn (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/curry_and_lime-spiced_58305\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popcorn is one of the healthy snack alternatives to junk food, like fries. It contains fewer calories, salt, and fat than fries do. There are numerous popcorn recipes to follow, depending on the flavors you want. Here is an easy popcorn recipe to follow from BBC Food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/curry_and_lime-spiced_58305\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/curry_and_lime-spiced_58305\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 g\/1\u00bdoz popping corn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. light olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. cumin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. mild\u00a0curry powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. finely grated lime zest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/curry_and_lime-spiced_58305\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a covered saucepan over medium heat. Lightly toast the cumin seeds for 1 to 2 minutes, then put them in a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the oil and corn to the pan and stir well. Cover and cook for a few minutes while shaking the pan every few seconds until the corn starts to pop. Be sure to keep shaking while popping to prevent the corn from burning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the toasted cumin seeds, cinnamon, curry powder, and lime zest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle the seasoning, and a pinch of salt over the popcorn, then serve immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/curry_and_lime-spiced_58305\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 66<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 1.7 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates- 9 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 2.5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38686 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy food alternatives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4229.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Blueberry_Muffins_9\"><\/span><b>Healthy Blueberry Muffins (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/healthy_blueberry_78791\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy blueberry muffins are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-snacks-for-the-office\/\">excellent alternatives<\/a> to cookies. They are prepared with whole meal flour for extra fiber and are an excellent food option for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea. Here is the recipe to follow, as obtained from BBC Food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/healthy_blueberry_78791\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/healthy_blueberry_78791\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 g\/9 oz. wholemeal flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter for greasing, or coconut oil or cooking oil spray\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">125 ml\/4fl oz. honey or maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">140 g\/5 oz. Greek-style yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 free-range eggs, preferably at room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">125 g\/4\u00bd oz. fresh or frozen blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. bicarbonate of soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 ml\/3\u00bdfl oz. extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. fine sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. plain flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. granulated sugar for sprinkling (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/healthy_blueberry_78791\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 220C\/200C Fan\/Gas 7. Grease about 12 muffin tin holes with coconut oil, butter, or cooking oil spray or line the tins with paper muffin cases. You do not have to grease or line with paper cases if you have non-stick 12-hole muffin tins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the whole meal flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a medium bowl and whisk the oil and honey or maple syrup. Beat the eggs well into the mixture, then add the vanilla and yogurt and whisk. Pour the wet mixture into the dry one and mix well using a wooden spoon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the blueberries in a small bowl and mix with the plain flour (It prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins). Gently fold the blueberries into the thick mixture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with sugar (optional). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the muffins are golden on top. Transfer to a rack to cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/healthy_blueberry_78791\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each muffin contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 24 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 9 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38672 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy food alternatives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dried_Fruit_Energy_Nuggets_6\"><\/span><b>Dried Fruit Energy Nuggets (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/dried-fruit-energy-nuggets\"><b>6<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap candy for these sweet and healthy dried fruit energy nuggets. This is one of the healthy alternative recipes, and it is as follows, as obtained from the BBC Good Food website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/dried-fruit-energy-nuggets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/dried-fruit-energy-nuggets\"><b>6<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 g soft dried date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 g soft dried apricot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 g dried cherry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. toasted sesame seed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/dried-fruit-energy-nuggets\"><b>6<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the dates and cherries to a food processor and whizz until finely chopped. Put the mixture in a bowl and add the coconut oil using your hands. Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls, then roll in sesame seeds. Store in an airtight container if you are not consuming immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutrients (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/dried-fruit-energy-nuggets\"><b>6<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 113<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total carbs- 21 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat- 3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber- 2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating junk food from your diet is a significant step towards losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle. To help you cut junk food from your diet, experts suggest taking simple steps like swapping them for healthier food alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can swap french fries with baked sweet potato fries or wedges. Similarly, you could swap potato chips with kale chips. Be sure to talk to your doctor and dietitian before making any major dietary changes, especially if you are being treated for any medical conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Healthy_Food_Alternatives_To_Fast_Food\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle are among the fitness goals of many health conscious persons. This is often not as easy as it sounds. Perhaps this is because it entails dietary changes, such as ditching unhealthy eating patterns like regularly eating junk food. 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Mogeni, Kristen Fleming, RD","Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f17673def6e76d2649ffa32b13f712e3"},"headline":"Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food: 10 Of The Best Healthy Foods To Satisfy Your Unhealthy Junk Cravings","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/"},"wordCount":2080,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1148760260.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle are among the fitness goals of many health conscious persons. This is often not as easy as it sounds. Perhaps this is because it entails dietary changes, such as ditching unhealthy eating patterns like regularly eating junk food. What if we told you that you could swap these foods for healthier options with the same if not better flavors?\u00a0 Here we will go over 10 of the best healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-week-meal-plan\/\">food alternatives<\/a> for junk food.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>10 Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving up junk food may sound unimaginable, but it is possible. You can swap them with healthy food alternatives with similar flavors yet lower in calorie and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-too-much-healthy-food\/\">fat contents<\/a> while also higher in nutrients. Take a look at these recommendations:<\/span>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Kale Chips<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale chips are a healthier substitute for potato chips. So, you can choose them if you are craving salty and crunchy chips. Good news is that they are low in fat and calories and have a more nutritional value than potato chips. Here is an easy recipe from WebMD on how to make kale chips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/kale-chips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ingredients:<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large bunch (about 16 cups) of kale, tough stems removed, leaves torn into pieces\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Preparat ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/","name":"Healthy Food Alternatives To Fast Food: 10 Of The Best Healthy Foods To Satisfy Your Unhealthy Junk Cravings - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-alternatives\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1148760260.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"What are some of the \u2605 HEALTHY FOOD ALTERNATIVES TO JUNK FOOD? 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