The Food Substitution Blog Series is back!
I don’t know about you, but I love eating stir fry. I enjoy the endless combinations of vegetables, sauces, protein, and noodles (or rice) that can be made into a concoction of deliciousness.
One thing I noticed about eating stir fry is the fact that I feel bloated right after. Then, I feel hungry an hour later and end up craving dessert food. I end up ending the same amount of calories I ate in the stir fry in ice cream.
This is what happens if I eat stir fry at a restaurant every time. Who knows what ingredients are in the sauces they use. The oil everything is being fried with can be filled with unhealthy amounts of Omega-6 fatty acids (Hello inflammation!). More than likely, the sauces are filled with salt and sugar additives to keep costs low from using non-real ingredients.
Who the hell would want to spend their hard-earned money on food that won’t fill them up? I understand that it is much more convenient to have the work done for you. Here’s something to put into perspective: Would you rather spend extra time each day preparing your food at home knowing it’s much healthier for you or spend your time fighting a disease? The time will be spent either way. It’s your choice on how you want to use it.
Since stir fry is a staple in my house, I have an abundance of recipes on my page to help you in finding ideas of what to do with a bunch of vegetables in your house. Mix and match your noodles, vegetables, sauces, and proteins to find out what suits your fancy. Enjoy some of my favorite food swaps below:
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