Junk Food Day 2020: Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle By Eating Wholesome Alternatives Of Your Favourite Junk Foods

We all know how easy it is to get sucked into the spiral of eating junk food, as they are quicker, convenient, and of course, tastier than wholesome food options. For some, eating fast foods remain an occasional affair, for others, it turns out to be a regular habit. There are many factors that can trigger cravings for junk foods, such as sleep deprivation, mood swing, wanting a quick boost of energy, hormonal disorder, and much more. If you have already developed a habit of eating junk on a regular basis, and are finding ways to improve your lifestyle, the best thing to do is tricking your brain by consuming healthy alternatives of your favourite junk foods. Some of the easiest alternatives are:

Baked Veggie Instead Of French Fries

French Fries are one of the abundantly consumed fast foods. But, they also top the list of being one of the unhealthiest options, as they are loaded with trans-fat. Instead of eating this processed food, try a healthier option, baked veggie. Yes, it does taste different than your regular fries, but by no means, it has a bad flavour profile. Also, they have the same crispy-yet-soft texture as traditional French fries, packed with the goodness of healthy vegetables. All you need to do is wash and cut your veggies, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, raw banana, etc and simply bake in the oven. Sprinkle a little bit salt at last.

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Smoothies Instead Of Milkshakes

Store-bought milkshakes may feel like bliss to your taste buds, but the sugar and processed compounds in it does no good to your gut. Many are of the opinion that items with milk in it are great for their body, but processed milk and artificial flavours are not likely to benefit you in any possible way. Therefore, ditch those milkshakes and run to smoothies, as they are much healthier and tastier, any given day. Take your favourite fruits and a thickener like a yogurt or milk. Throw them in the blender, just add any sweetener and blend. Your healthy alternative is ready!

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Baked Chicken Wings Instead Of Fried Chicken Wings

There are many things that can go wrong with your body if you keep eating fried chicken wings regularly. We are not just talking about high blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and obesity, but as per health reports, fried chicken, high in trans-fat and protein can lead to premature death. To avoid health problems, make a simple switch from fried to baked chicken wings. Simply add spices, and salt to the raw wings, rub it well. Preheat your oven and put your wings inside in a tray. Cook for 45 minutes and it’s done!

Whole Wheat Burger Instead Of Cheese Burger

If you thought, there is no healthy alternative to your cheesy burger, then you’re wrong! Your basic burger gives your 300-400 calories, but by making a slight change in the ingredients, you will cut down half of the calories. Replace the fried patty with grilled or baked one and the refined burger buns with whole wheat one. You can make the bun at home or buy it from the store.

Banana Chips Instead Of Potato Chips

When it comes to chips, there are much healthier and far scrumptious options, such as whole-wheat chips, sweet potato chips, and one of the best, banana chips. It is packed with minerals and vitamins that are there in the fresh fruit. Also, the chips made from raw banana have potassium, which is great to control the blood pressure level. If you want to improve your digestive health, eating a small quantity of banana chips is likely to help. Simply cut the raw banana into thin slices. Place a pan on the stove, grease it with healthy oil, and cook banana slices. Sprinkle salt in the end.

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