Recipe Alternatives for Healthy Eating

Sticking to a healthy diet can actually be a fuss-free affair — even if you lead a hectic lifestyle. One simple way to achieve this is by swapping some of your ingredients out when cooking with healthier alternatives that taste just as good! Read on to discover a list of healthy and easy alternatives that will help you feel good inside out!

All-natural food dyes

Instead of using artificial food dyes, consider using natural food colourings in your cooking. Here are three of our favourite recipes that use natural food dye: Kueh Salat, Kueh Lapis Sagu, and Thai Red Ruby Dessert. All three desserts use ingredients like blue pea flowers, pandan and beetroot to extract their beautiful colours and flavours.

Pro tip: Remember to use the VitaExtract Slow Juicer for the best extraction results. Its high-performance and robust 150W motor lets you retain both the vibrant colours of the ingredients, and their nutrients.

Your go-to grain alternatives

Watching your diet but can’t resist your carb cravings? Here’s the good news — there is no need to give them up completely!

For healthier meals that don’t compromise on flavour, be sure to try our Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice recipe, which uses brown rice instead of white, or go gluten-free with our Laksa Pasta recipe. Thanks to our delicious Fish Piccata with Quinoa recipe, trying out complex carbohydrates like quinoa is now a fuss-free affair.

Pro tip: Thanks to PerfectFry on Bosch Series 8 Induction Hobs, you are always assured of even frying results.

Make your own soup stock

Ready-made soup stocks often come with high levels of sodium that is not good for your health. Simply make your own soup from scratch the next time you have a craving. Check out our Sliced Fish Thick Rice Vermicelli Soup recipe to learn how.

Pro tip: For a rich and flavourful stock, roast the fish bones until they turn golden brown with 4D Hot Air in Bosch Series 8 Ovens.

Add an aromatic depth to your dishes

Spices can enhance the flavour and aroma of your dishes. However, conventional, store-bought spice mixes, while convenient, may contain harmful chemicals. Making your own spice blend will ensure that their health benefits are retained.

Pro tip: Use a VitaBoost High Performance Blender to make short work of the blending. Simply place all your spices inside and blend them into a paste at the touch of a button. Try it with our recipes for Ayam Betutu and Beef Rendang. The secret to both recipes is in frying the paste until fragrant and slightly dry for an added kick.

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