47 Food Hacks To Make Your Food Healthier

Staying on a diet and eating healthy whether a New Years Resolution or not, should be easier… Hopefully this helps.

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[iambored]

I've been wanting a "but healthier" series, take the favorites and show examples of how to make them healthier without compromising taste or texture

[CharredSiuBao]

0:47 - Substitute cream with milk and cauliflower (and a little cream)
1:28 - Carrot top pesto
1:46 - Add texture to your meals
2:07 - Replace soda with juice and seltzer water
2:33 - Use non-stick pan instead of oil
2:53 - Red bell pepper sauce
3:23 - Flank steak (leaner)
3:46 - Use acid
4:10 - Spicy yogurt dipping sauce
4:49 - Xanthum gum to emulsify sauce
5:19 - Red bell peppers are sweet and nutritious
5:50 - Air-fry "fried" foods (flour + egg wash + breadcrumb/cornflakes)
6:34 - Rice paper spring rolls
7:00 - Measure your oils
7:30 - Popcorn
7:53 - Cottage cheese sauce
8:29 - Canadian bacon
8:50 - Marinade/dry-rub your meat
9:04 - Chicken thighs are better
9:31 - Shred chicken breast and mix with sauce
9:48 - Cook your vegetables for more bioavailable nutrients
10:09 - Use high smoke point oils
10:33 - Replace lasagna sheets with vegetables
11:13 - Add moisture to food wherever possible
11:49 - Cook on a grill to reduce fat usage
12:04 - Cook whole vegetables instead of pre-cut
12:31 - Cover while roasting to reduce oil usage
13:03 - Use part-skim mozzarella
13:31 - Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt
14:00 - Use lean ground beef and cook it fast
14:53 - Mostly egg white French toast
15:27 - Thicken sauces with corn starch slurry
16:03 - Make gravy by blending stock and onion
16:26 - Use animal fat instead of EVOO
16:41 - Raw garlic
17:05 - Cook your fruits
17:35 - Curries
18:04 - Add EVOO to soups for richness
18:22 - Steam/grill vegetables
18:42 - Potato skins are nutritious
19:01 - Lobsters
19:31 - Add vegetables to pasta
19:56 - Banana pancakes
20:20 - Cauliflower tortillas
21:39 - Homemade sushi
22:02 - Spaghetti squash

[katehakanson]

Another thickening alternative I use especially in curry recipes is to add a can of chickpeas to my sauce/gravy and blend it smooth (Immersion or traditional blender both work) and it is so good for thickening, bulking up the sauce so you can feel full on a smaller portion, and giving the dish a bit more protein!

[NikkLiberos]

Please make this a series!!!

I have been working out for about 5-6 months and now I feel that I need to take on my nutrition in order to kick it up a notch, so seeing recipes within this kind of approach would be amazing.

[Itorogai]

Damn a texture diet cookbook from this man would be a must have. Especially with the amount of keto options. Just the fact he gives general recipes with variations instead of a full on recipe is kinda my jam.

[BearMom]

Was literally just looking for a way to make a healthier version of Butter Chicken two nights ago. Not a big cauliflower fan, but ima do it! Thanks Josh!

Another vote for a “… but healthier” series.

[tc]

Now THIS is something that I didn't expect. This "...But healthier" is something that could be a series. Creating meals that basically look the same (or better), that ALSO tastes good (or better? SOMEHOW), would be a welcomed addition to the "...But Better" series

[maiakrumsieg]

We make lasagna with large single layers of cabbage leaf, I know it sounds awful, but its surprisingly really good. The harder parts mimic the chewiness of a noodle. Even my in law side of the family were skeptical but after having it they thoroughly enjoyed it!

[alexr.]

From all of my diet successes I've found limiting sugar and calories works faaaar better than limiting fat and calories

[serephia]

These to me actually feel realistic. I appreciate the video Josh. As someone who is always trying to continuously add fruit and veggies to my diet in creative ways this really helps!

[airagorncharda]

I like that these tips are useful whether someone is interested in dieting or just interested in adding high nutrient variety to their cooking. Basically, anybody could implement these ideas into their cooking and benefit both nutritionally and just enjoyment-wise, because it adds variety that still tastes good. Good video!

[CHEFPKR]

For the cauliflower sub, you can use fat free Greek yogurt. It has the same effect but much less prep.

[KarlKoesser]

JOSHUA - this is it, chief. I hope the views and likes reflect this, but I feel like you have a HUGE opportunity here to bring your culinary expertise and charisma to the "healthy cooking" space. SO many in that space have no idea what they're doing and their recipes are flavorless textureless garbage. PLEASE make more of these. (I'm glad you took a hard stance against sugar among other things, and while emulsifiers can arguably be a little questionable health-wise, I believe for the gut, this is GREAT content.)

[arp]

I started my diet in late 2022. I lost about 38kgs or 83 lbs in the last 12 months. Air fryer and measuring stuff are the most important thing for me, but it is very sustainable to be honest. Medium calorie deficit with high protein intake. The video was very great thanks for the tips!

[laurenh]

Love this. Recently diagnosed as Coeliac, I’m not too concerned about the low calorie aspect but loved to see that some of your swaps made the dishes naturally gluten free. Will definitely be trying the crispy rice paper spring rolls. Thanks

[brianmass]

Huge fan of both the oil and popcorn tips. I have been doing those for a while myself. What I found is really a game changer with the oil is a spray bottle since 12 sprays is a tablespoon. It allows really even coats of oil without any hassel of using a measuring spoon.

Plus if you use a hot air popper for popcorn you can just lightly coat it with oil later to make the salt stick and have great control over the macros!

[SinghNikhilDLFRK]

I have to thank Joshua for sticking to his guns. His videos actually help people become better cooks, instead of doing viral videos that we'll forget about in a day. Truly the best food youtuber i've seen (imo). Happy new year!

[harpman]

You should make this into a whole series called “but healthier”.

[johnshields]

Lentil in lasagne instead of beef is a good one - one can always add lots of stock, wine and tomato paste to the lentils to trick the palate a bit

[Toblies]

This is great! Thanks Josh. I love all your stuff, but this is gold for people who love their food but want to healthy it up... and you can add the the bits that work for you.. Awesome.