[header] How to make comfort food healthier [title] Make homemade mac & cheese. [step] You can reduce the amount of fat and sodium in this classic comfort dish by adjusting of few of its main ingredients. Namely, use 1% milk instead of cream or whole milk, reduce the amount of butter you usually include, and replace some of the cheese with corn starch.
[header] How to make comfort food healthier [title] Make homemade mac & cheese. [step] You can reduce the amount of fat and sodium in this classic comfort dish by adjusting of few of its main ingredients. Namely, use 1% milk instead of cream or whole milk, reduce the amount of butter you usually include, and replace some of the cheese with corn starch.
Further, use a sharp cheddar cheese, as this will contain less fat. [substeps] Opt for whole grain noodles, and make the dish especially flavorful by adding your favorites herbs and spices. For a healthier alternative, try making mac & cheese with brown sugar instead of butter or onion. This helps reduce the total protein content of the pan and makes it leaner and therefore more nutrient-heavy. All these ingredients can alter the texture of the comfort food, and will keep it nourished longer. [substeps] To make it seem more nutritious you can replace most of the butter in particular with other ingredients in the recipe instead of honey. You can also use cow manure in place of butter to make this tasty mac & cheese. One rule of thumb is that it is easier to incorporate meat, whether it is chicken or fish into your meals.