{"id":152242,"date":"2020-05-08T02:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=152242"},"modified":"2020-08-05T14:55:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T21:55:51","slug":"healthy-versions-of-comfort-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/healthy-versions-of-comfort-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"

First things first: let\u2019s define what we mean by healthy. It\u2019s in our diet-crazy DNA to assume that if something is low calorie, low-fat, low-sugar, vegan\u2013whatever your criteria of choice \u2013 that it must be better for you. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Fortunately, at the end of the day, nutrition is less about what isn’t<\/em>\u00a0in our food and more about what is<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Think of your body as a machine. When you eat nutrient-rich foods, it\u2019s like depositing quality fuel. When you exercise<\/a>, you\u2019re teaching your body (and your brain<\/a>) how to use that fuel. The more consistently you do these things, the better your machine functions. (Our bodies are, like, way smarter than we give them credit for.)<\/p>\n

In summary, we\u2019re not just sticking you with low-fat, low-calorie, low-fun meals here; we\u2019re giving you quality fuel that packs a comforting punch.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/p>\n

Brown Rice Congee with Shiitake Mushrooms and Greens<\/a><\/h3>\n

Rice porridge loaded with nutrient-dense mushrooms and topped with our friendly neighborhood skin guardian<\/a>, cilantro.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Shakshuka<\/a><\/h3>\n

Delicious poached eggs, swimming in a sea of toasty antioxidants (see: tomatoes<\/a>), and anti-inflammatory spices.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Beyond Burgers with Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges<\/a><\/h3>\n

We love Beyond Meat\u2019s \u201cbeef\u201d patties as they are non-GMO, slightly lower in calories and fat than even lean beef, and generally higher in protein and a handful of vitamins, by volume.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Vegan Mapo Tofu<\/a><\/h3>\n

Traditionally prepared with pork, this vegan take is great for a spicy little metabolic kickstart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Vegan Balsamic Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese Sandwich<\/a><\/h3>\n

Grilled cheese is undeniably an American comfort food staple. This vegan version balances salty and sweet with a few sweet potato medallions.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Borscht<\/a><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t knock it \u2018til you try it. First of all, it\u2019s delicious. Secondly, beets are nutritional powerhouses<\/a>. Third, it has potatoes in it. (We love a good carb.)<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Pasta e Fagioli<\/a><\/h3>\n

This sweet, sweet pasta is nutritionally enriched with protein-and-fiber-packed beans, leafy greens<\/a>, and other quality veggies.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Vegetarian Chili<\/a><\/h3>\n

This chili manages to achieve protein superhero status without a pinch of meat \u2014 not to mention loads of garlic<\/a> and avocado to top!<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/p>\n

Pisto Manchego<\/a><\/h3>\n

If what they say is true \u2014 that the healthiest fruits and veggies have the brightest colors<\/a> \u2014 then this dish takes the cake on wellness. Plus, it\u2019s topped with cheese.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"First things first: let\u2019s define what we mean by healthy. It\u2019s in our diet-crazy DNA ...","author":7532754,"featured_media":153097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[268],"tags":[609],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/07145903\/food.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/07145903\/food-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"May 8, 2020","category_name":"Food & Drink","category_icon":"","author_name":"Emma Cloutier","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#88a6e2","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152242"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532754"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152242\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}