How To Substitute Processed Foods For Tasty Alternatives

Congratulations… you decided to “eat clean.” But what happens when you’re doing well for a few days enjoying new recipes and you start to miss your favorite processed foods?

Packing your lunch is hard when making sandwiches isn’t an option. And how are you supposed to go without your favorite pasta dish? Here are some ideas on how to substitute processed foods for tasty alternatives.

4 Ways To Substitute Processed Foods Favorites

Pasta

Eating clean usually cuts out any and all pasta. Rice is a quick substitute as is spaghetti squash. There are also “miracle noodles” available for purchase online and in some health food stores. They are mushroom-based and usually come packed in water but they are a bit of an acquired taste.

By far the best and most versatile option is to use squash and zucchini as a pasta replacement. Use a spiralizer, a veggie peeper or just a knife and cut pasta shapes from the squash. You can eat it raw, or cook it in a dry skillet until your mock pasta is al dente. Serve with your favorite clean pasta sauce or top it with some tomatoes cooked in olive oil and garlic.

Breakfast Cereal

If cold cereal is your breakfast of choice, look no further than a bowl of fruit and chopped nuts topped with a little almond milk. It’s much tastier, and healthier, than that same old bowl of corn flakes.

Keep the ingredients ready in the fridge for a quick and easy breakfast. If you get tired of that, then give eggs a try. They make great breakfast food and will keep you full for hours.

Breads

Wraps and sandwiches make the perfect portable lunch. If you’re wondering what you’re supposed to be doing without them, look no further than a leaf of lettuce or cabbage. They make great wraps and hold your favorite clean sandwich ingredients just fine. You can also bake some great gluten-free baked treats using eggs, and either flax seed or almond meal.

Pizza

Did you know that you can make pizza crust from cauliflower? It’s a bit of work and slightly messy to eat, but boy does it hit the spot when you’re craving a piece of pie. Depending on what you’re eating on your personal version of clean eating, corn tortillas may be a good gluten-free option. They make perfect individual-sized pizzas.

Any time a craving hits or you feel like throwing in the towel because you’re missing some of your old favorites remember that you can always substitute processed foods for a healthier option!

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