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Making "Healthy'' Junk Food |
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Who hasn't succumbed to sinful junk food cravings once in a while? Children especially love their sugar high and carb punch. Moms all over the world have quite a task trying to keep their children away from junk foods. But we have a better idea – if you can't beat them, join them, but with healthier options!
So here are some simple alternatives to junk, which not only taste as good but are nutritious and healthy too! |
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Satisfy your craving for chocolates with organic dark vegan chocolate. Melt some in a double boiler or microwave and dip fruit (strawberries, cherries, bananas, apples, pears, mango slices...let your fantasies loose here!) for a chocolicious healthy treat. |
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If you get that old urge for potato chips and dip while watching that old rerun on TV, consider low-fat brown rice crackers or rice chips or pretzels dipped into hummus or home-made guacamole. Add some celery and carrot sticks to really increase the nutritional punch.
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Pizzas loaded with cheese and fats are sinful…but you can make your own pizza at home with a whole grain crust, available at the health food market. Or try fusion, and bake toppings of your choice on a left over roti! |
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I love fizzy drinks, there's nothing like a bit of fizz to wash down the salt and grease of a pizza or burger, is there? |
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Here's what to do: |
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Give your children a fresh lime soda instead, or a fizzy home made ginger ale. Another option – add soda to some plain fruit juice… |
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Ice cream is something all kids love. Here are some healthy options: |
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Freeze a ripe banana or a handful of grapes for a cool and refreshing natural dessert. Or experiment with sorbets and frozen fruit juice slush. |
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By Geetanjali Krishna |
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