Our taste buds simply crave for the food that we find comforting when we are in different situations and we need a snack-y friend: while sitting in front of the television, trying to finish with the stack of papers on our desks, when trying desperately to stuff our emotions, PMSing, to pass time when we are bored, etc. Because we are growing up in a culture where fast food has become the norm the first thing we think about when we think about food is usually the junk you take away in a brown paper bag from the local drive-thru. Here however, we are going to give you healthy alternatives to cooking your favorite food that gets done in a matter of minutes, but will keep your weight on the right side of the scale.
Chicken Nuggets
Probably the most delicious fast food we had since childhood since the invention of deep fried chicken, nuggets are usually bought or are defrosted and fried in a skillet. Oh, how we loved those Dino-shaped ones we could play Jurassic Park with, including gory ketchup and all! First, READ THIS ARTICLE that lets you in on the 25 (!) ingredients hidden in the fast food version of chicken nuggets.
Are you shocked enough? Then here is the homestyle version of chicken nuggets by star chef and crusader of a healthier lifestyle, Jamie Oliver:
Chicken Burgers
You would consider the quarter-pounder to be pretty straight-forward: minced beef, bread, some fresh cut-up tomatoes and onions and maybe some spices here and there. Technically, that’s what it’s supposed to be! However, many fast food restaurants serve burgers that have little to do with hearty ingredients and more to do with chemicals that you would stay away from if you knew their side effects. Once you are done READING THIS ARTICLE, you will definitely make an effort to prepare your own burgers that are healthier and you will love eating your own delicious creation!
Now, you can check out this fabulous recipe by the feisty, enthusiastic chef Food Busker:
French Fries
Pretty straightforward, right? You are supposed to cut potatoes into strips, fry them in oil and dust them with some salt. However, did you know that fast food versions of fries contain somewhere close to 20 components? WHAAAT? Exactly! This is the sad part about ordering a large version of deep-fried questionable chemicals. READ THIS ARTICLE to find out what really goes into your favorite salty snack.
Now, here is the recipe from Italian food maverick Laura Vitale, who has a baked version of this classic that is fresh, healthier and definitely tastier than readymade junk:
Aerated Drinks
When you are thirsty, the first place you go to is your fridge or the nearest vending machine to grab a soda. That is the culture, that is the norm. However, our bodies were made to absorb natural water and not drinks that are loaded with sugar and acid agents. Technically, you need to drink water to quench your thirst and lubricate your mouth. HERE IS AN ARTICLE you should read about the stuff mixed into your aerated water drink like a deadly concocted mocktail.
And now here are some summery, easy-breezy alternatives that are satisfying, healthy and packed with flavors that probably won’t make you go back to swallowing all that over-rated fizz by the Geek Goddess.
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