Trick Your Taste Buddies With These 13 Junk Alternatives

Pizza, burger, french fries, cookies, doughnuts, who isn't feeling hunger pangs after all this time? Well, most of you must have started having a craving for junk food. It is perhaps the first and foremost pick of every individual. No matter how bad it is for our health or the number of dollars that we have to shell for it. It will always be our first love.

However, do you know that there can be healthy alternatives to it? Junk food might sound enticing to your ears and fill those taste buds with alluring saliva, but hold on, we have got a news for you! Fill your tummies with some healthy alternatives and ditch junk. 

Get your hands on the scrumptious-ever meal to satiate your appetite and guess what it's not junked this time people! Hold your horses and gorge on healthy feasts to stay fit and active. Here are some alternatives to please your belly:

#1. Potato Chips

These oily and fatty insoluble snacks are certainly too good to give a miss, however, we got you a better substitute. 

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Kale or avocado chips are the latest buzzes in urban town and since people are becoming way too conscious of their eating habits, vegetable and corn chips are a way to go. 

#2. French Fries

These succulent fries are all appealing yet we say a big No. Why may you ask? Gorge on vegetable or lentil sticks instead, you can stir them with mild spices and give it a go. 

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#3. Candy

All things sweet to treat your sweet tooth with candies and chocolates? Now no more! Invest in frozen fruits instead and feel the magic in your tummy.

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#4. Pizza

There are so many ways to mix health with pizza. All you have to do is add healthy toppings!

There’s another tip, always prefer to eat pizza directly from oven (hot). If you do this, then even a single layer of cheese will be enough for your taste buds.

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#5. Ice cream

Have you heard of natural ice-creams? Well, that exist for real and you can always pamper yourselves with these yummy treats. Think about adding a dollop of fruit topping to make it even more exciting. 

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#6. Pasta

Cannot live without it? Then make it yourself (as much as you want) with spiralizer. You won’t regret it!

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#7. Pancake

Pancakes can be healthy on a whole new level. Use bananas to make it perfect for you and if you get bored of eating it, try, banana oat pancakes. You’ll love it!

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#8. Pudding

Got a crush on puddings? Then try using chia seeds (soaked overnight in almond milk). The blend of cream and exotic chia seeds will make you go nuts! No kidding.

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#9. Cookie Dough

Cookie dough is a great option to say bye to your cravings. Want to know why? Because it can be made from oats and chickpeas. The best part is, you won’t even know it!

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#10. Chocolate

Aren't we all guilty of being choco-holics, you don't need to limit your lust. Relish the amazing chocolate avocado truffles, and dark chocolate cookies that are loaded with nutrients.

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#11. Cold Drink

The fact says that one can of soda has ten spoons of sugar in it, like seriously! Looking for an alternative? Try adding fruits to water. Soda will never be in your fridge again.

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#12. Nachos

The much-sassy item offered at all the trendy cafes in the city is everyone's favorite and why not! Consider replacing it with home-made whole grain wheat and vegetable nachos and let the game begin! 

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#13. Apple Pie

Enough with the fat filled butter from the crust. Go with baked apple with low-fat yogurt. It’s better!

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