Since moving in with my husband 3.5 years ago, I have struggled to prepare meals that would satisfy his sweet tooth / fast food loving pallet while honoring my need for nutritional noshes. During my adventures in the kitchen, however, I realized that simple "healthy" swaps could keep his favorite recipes looking and tasting just the way he likes - a "win - win" for both of us!
Whether you are faced with a similar dilemma, or just want to "up the nutritional ante" of your favorite meals, check out these swaps posted by my favorite Laguna Lady, Lauren Conrad. In her article, Lauren pairs 10 everyday pantry staples with a healthy alternative. She also explains how the switches can be seamlessly built into your baking and cooking repertoire.
One of my favorite pairs was Date Sugar and Splenda. Having written about the harmful effects of aspartame, I have attempted to remove most sugars (especially sugar substitutes) from my diet. Making my own Date Sugar would allow for me to satisfy a sweet craving, ingest an essential amino acid (tryptophan) and not harm my body! Another "win - win" for me!
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