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Healthy Ingredient Swaps To Try ASAP

Before you know it, summer will be here and we are going to have to squeeze into some swimwear for the summertime. But it isn’t just about looking good anymore. We want to feel good as well. This is why, rather than crash dieting, we’re more into a lifestyle change when it comes to our health. By simply swapping out certain ingredients with cleaner and more nutritional ones, we can get the food fix we need to satisfy cravings, while making better decisions for our bodies.

butternut squash mac n cheese - Healthy Ingredient Swaps

Butternut Mac-n-Cheese

Not only does this New York Times recipe cut down on the amount of cheese you use, but the squash will add a lot of wonderful flavor too. Some cooks in the comments suggest adding mustard powder to offset some of the sweetness.

Zucchini lasagna - Healthy Ingredient Swaps

No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

Did your mouth water when you saw this image from Say Yes? Ours sure did! Get all of that cheesy, tomato sauce goodness, while cutting out a lot of heavy carbs.

black bean brownies

Black Bean Brownies

Some say that they don’t even realize that there are black beans in their black bean brownies. You be the judge! Check out this Food Network version ASAP.

jackfruit bbq

Jackfruit BBQ

A lot faster than making pulled pork, jackfruit bbq is super easy to make and is great on sandwiches or in tacos. Organic Authority’s take on it looks incredible.

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