8 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DAILY MEALS HEALTHIER + PLANCAKES RECIPE

One thing I've learned throughout the last few years is that eating healthy shouldn’t be a chore. Never. You shouldn’t be bothered by your decision to eat better, to eat what nourishes your body. After all, it’s what you wanted.

Are you saying you fail eating healthy after some time, because you still crave that delicious pizza Hawaii, Snickers and McDonald’s fries? Well, it’s not that bad to eat something unhealthy time to time, but I have a better solution for you! And it won’t even hurt, I swear! All you need to do is to adjust recipes of your all time favorite foods, so it will do better to your body and overall health. 

So here are some great substitutions for foods that don’t do anything good for you. The unhealthy ingredients are replaced with nutrient-rich alternatives that are not only delicious, but it’ll also make you feel great inside out.

PIZZA CRUST → CAULIFLOWER CRUST

It’s super easy to make (this recipe is the easiest; with only two ingredients!) and in the end you find yourself eating a super healthy pizza and even craving more! Cauliflower is also very beneficial – it is high in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.

TIP:

→ Whole wheat tortilla - not a super healthy choice but still a better one than a normal pizza crust.

→ You can find a VEGAN cauliflower pizza crust here

BURGERS → VEGGIE PATTIES

Don’t tell me you’ve never heard about black bean or quinoa burgers! Now you do. They are packed with fiber and protein not with grease and fat. It’s quick to make and then just throw those patties on lettuce with some tomato and avocado slices – a real winner!

FRENCH FRIES → BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Instead of French fries try sensational sweet potatoes! Did you know how extremely profitable they are?! Sweet potatoes contain a loooot of vitamin A, which is an antioxidant powerhouse and is linked to anti-aging benefits, cancer prevention and the maintenance of good eyesight (AND it helps you to get rid of acne). So, practically, sweet potatoes are super healthy.

RICE → QUINOA

Even if you’re using brown rice, there’s no doubt quinoa is quite better for your body. Quinoa may contain a bit more fat than brown rice, but on the other hand, it is packed with a wider variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Plus, it takes less time to cook (only 20 minutes!).

CHIPS → RAW VEGETABLES

Kale chips, carrots, broccoli,… just like chips, without all the bad stuff.

CHEESE DIP → HUMMUS OR AVOCADO

I know, I know, cheese is also healthy BUT you can put something healthier on your favorite sandwich– like avocado dip or hummus. You know it baby!

WHOLE MILK → SOY/NUT MILK

But remember, the unsweetened version.

PANCAKES → SIMPLY BETTER PANCAKES

Oh, I just love having pancakes for breakfast, don’t you? Do you know what I always do? I use oat flour (or at least spelt flour), mashed banana, flax egg (not always, only when needed), soy milk and maple syrup. Feel free to try it and don’t forget to sprinkle it with cinnamon and peanut butter!

PLANTCAKES

serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cup regular rolled oats
• 1 cup soy milk (or any other plant milk)
• 1 banana
• 1.5 tbsp carob/cacao
• 1 tbsp cane/coconut sugar (not required)

1. Mix all the plancake ingredients together until smooth. It shouldn’t be very thick.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or use a tiny amount of
3. coconut oil. Put the pancakes with a spoon or straight out of the blender into the pan. After 1
4. 2 minutes, flip over and cook for another minute.
5. Repeat until all the batter has been used. DONE!

Tip:

When done, top with your favorite toppings. What I used for this beautiful stack of plantcakes is natural fiq spread, maple syrup, sliced banana and then sprinkled it with some hemp seeds.

Which healthy alternatives do you eat?