Swap white rice for ‘cauliflower rice’
If you’re looking to cut down on carbs, this is the perfect swap for you.
Low in calories and high in fibre, cauliflower rice is super easy to make (simply chop up a head of cauliflower, pop it in a food processor and process until finely chopped) and adds a subtle yet delicious flavour to your meals.
Great to serve with curries, stir-fries, or pretty much anywhere you’d use white rice.
Try our recipe: Prawns with Mexican cauliflower rice
Swap sour cream for Greek yoghurt
Thick and tangy, Greek yoghurt is a great alternative for sour cream in both savoury and sweet cooking.
It’s easy to make a straight substitution in cold dishes like dips and salad dressings, and it can even be used in your baking. Just use wherever the recipe calls for sour cream for a big reduction in fat, plus an added boost of protein and calcium.
Try our recipe: Lamb and mint yoghurt pizza
Swap butter for avocado
We all know that avocado is delicious on sandwiches in the place of butter, but did you know you can also use it in your baking?
Simply mash ripe avocado flesh, and use it instead of half the butter in your cakes and muffins (you can swap out all the butter for avocado if you like, but the results will be flatter and the texture won’t be quite the same).
In doing so you’re reducing the amount of fat and calories, and adding all those great nutrients avocado is known for.
Try our recipe: Raw chocolate and avocado tart
Swap pasta for spiralised vegetables
We’re all on board the spiralising trend, and for good reason – it’s another great way to cut processed carbs from your diet.
Whether you prefer to use zucchini, carrot, sweet potato or something else as your ‘oodle’ base, it’s a great way to cut down on calories and boost your intake of essential vitamins.
Try our spiralised veggie recipes
Swap sugar for spices
It’s no secret that we all consume too much sugar. Lower your intake by replacing sugar with cinnamon in your coffee and on your breakfast cereal – it adds a hint of sweetness without the calories. If you don’t like cinnamon you can also use nutmeg or vanilla.
