Recipe calls for: Substitute with:
bacon turkey bacon
sausage turkey/chicken sausage
pasta spaghetti squash/zucchini ribbons
mashed potatoes mashed cauliflower
sugar Splenda
cracker cucumber slice
hamburger buns portabella mushroom cap
maple syrup sugar-free maple syrup
ground beef ground turkey
butter Smart Balance
cream fat-free half and half
iceburg lettuce (salads) fresh spinach
salad dressing fat-free / reduced fat
yogurt non-fat plain greek yogurt
mayonnaise fat free/reduced fat mayo OR non-fat plain greek yogurt
non-stick cooking spray oil (use half for what the recipe calls for)
preserves, jam, jelly sugar-free preserves, jam, jelly
breadcrumbs ground pork skins
broths/stock low-sodium broths and stocks
soy sauce low-sodium soy sodium
Remember, There are a lot of recipes where you can substitute healthier ingredients and still have great taste. It just takes some experimenting.
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