Let’s face it; there are times where we ALL fancy some junk food! We just feel like treating ourselves, whether it be for celebration or to cheer ourselves up. Of course, the obvious downside of junk food is that it’s rarely healthy for you!
You might not know it, but it’s possible to make your junk food snacks healthier! Here are some exciting ways that you can make that possible:
Lower the fat content of meat and poultry
If you fancy having a burger or steak, one thing you need to do is trim the fat! And if you have some chicken, remove the skin before you cook it. Doing so will lower the amount of fat that you consume in the meal.
Add in some fruit and vegetables
Some people assume that a junk food meal might only consist of meat or poultry and fries. No, ketchup does NOT count as fruit! Steam some vegetables to have as a side to your meal, and prepare some fruit for dessert.
Ditch the sale for herbs and spices
People often add a shocking amount of salt to their meals for flavor! If that sounds like you, ditch the salt right away! Instead, replace it with some herbs and spices.
Use an air fryer to cook your fries
We all know the main component of any junk food meal is fries. Do you like to fry yours in oil? If so, have you ever thought about using an air fryer instead? They are a healthier way of cooking some crispy fries to perfection. As the name might suggest, they use hot air instead of oil for cooking. Here are some of the many benefits of using an air fryer:
