{"id":33791,"date":"2017-05-12T01:27:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T01:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=33791"},"modified":"2017-05-12T01:27:39","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T01:27:39","slug":"healthy-hot-chocolate-make-winter-comfort-foods-without-guilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=33791","title":{"rendered":"Healthy hot chocolate: How to make winter comfort foods without the guilt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aside from curling up next to an open fire, comfort foods are probably the best thing about winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And the good news is you don\u2019t need to throw away your health goals \u2013 or your skinny jeans \u2013 to enjoy hearty, warming dishes during the cold months.<\/p>\n

Coach asked Kara Landau, accredited practicing dietitian and founder of <\/span>Travelling Dietitian, how to make some classic cold weather meals as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n

 
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Stew<\/h3>\n

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\u201cBulk out your stews with a large amount of vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, onions, pumpkin or green beans,\u201d Landau says. \u201cBe sure to put a high fibre legume through the mix such as mung or lupin beans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steer clear of adding too much salt or butter. Taste your dish as it\u2019s cooking, and only add salt or butter if it really tastes like it needs it.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t be afraid to add them just for the sake of saving a few calories \u2013 life is too short for bland food, and your friends will never come over for dinner again if your stew tastes like the main ingredient is cardboard.<\/p>\n

Soup<\/h3>\n

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Creamy soups are the best soups, but they tend to be the most high-calorie. To get that thick texture and satisfying taste, use Greek yoghurt instead of cream.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdd a couple of tablespoons after taking it off the stove to boost the creaminess and protein, without adding a significant amount of kilojoules,\u201d Landau advises. \u201cUse non-starchy vegetables such as cauliflower as the base.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soup freezes well, so it\u2019s a good idea to make a batch and store it for nights you don\u2019t feel like cooking. Your body (and wallet) will thank you for defrosting a serve instead of ordering takeaway.<\/p>\n

Roast<\/h3>\n

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\u201cTry and bulk out the meal with quite a few non-starchy vegetables that can be roasted alongside your protein, such as brussel sprouts, pumpkin, cauliflower, red onions and garlic,\u201d Laundau says.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoost up the anti-inflammatory nutrients and flavour by adding a variety of spices, such as curry powder, cumin or cinnamon too.\u201d <\/p>\n

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