Indulging v. being healthy

There seems to be a strong misconception  that the option is to either eat a healthy diet, or a delicious, satisfying one.

For holidays, special occasions, and times of grief I hear a lot of people say they're foregoing their diet in exchange for more comforting, rich food.

There is no reason that everyday meals cannot be so delicious they seem like indulgences, but still be healthy.  Food is important.  In Western societies so many of people are lucky enough to have the resources to eat a lot, and waste this privilege by either stuffing themselves with either tasteless or toxic foods.

So many favourite meals can be turned healthy in delicious ways.

For example,  replace the wheat flour with coconut flour when making cupcakes.  Instead of sugar use xylitol.  Instead of a dessert that should be an occasional treat, the cupcake becomes an everyday healthy breakfast or snack that tastes better than the unhealthy version.

Store bought burgers often have the texture of cardboard and don't taste much better.  Homemade burgers are utterly delicious, have more nutrients, and, depending on how you make them, have no over-processed ingredients.  Find some gluten free buns at the store, or use a lettuce wrap instead (this is my preference because then you don't get filled up on the bread and can eat more!) and you've got a healthy, yet delicious, meal.

Food made from scratch is often healthier than store bought, and makes taking out unhealthy ingredients out of a diet simple.  Plus, omemade is much cheaper and often better tasting as well.

Not quite sure how you can make your comfort foods healthy?  I like a challenge!  Tell me your favourite foods/recipes and I'll get back to you with a healthy and delicious alternative.