Seven foods to substitute with salted fatty butter for a healthy diet

Swapping is all it needs! Butter is prepared by churning the milk fat. Furthermore, the rectangular yellow bars are high in saturated fats and calories. 1 tablespoon of butter contains 102 calories, and consumption of it over a limit can result in weight gain and numerous heart diseases like high cholesterol.

Here are 7 healthy foods to swap with butter for a healthy and disease-free life. 

Nut butter: 1 tablespoon of peanut or almond butter has 95 calories and 88 calories, respectively. Try to indulge in organic nut butters, which contain less sugar and preservatives. Sandwich them with your whole-wheat bread or spread them over fruits.

Avocado Butter: The avocado-based butter is also called Guacamole. It is abundant in potassium, vitamin K, and fibre.Toss pasta, or mix it with salad, it gels well with everything. Perfect for a toast, tangy and tasty.

Hummus: It has 27 calories per spoonful. More than just a dip, hummus is a food. Spread it on a toast, enjoy with mashed potatoes or corn.  

Olive oil: It is a high-protein butter alternative that works well in a variety of baking applications. It gives the recipe a little tang. Toss vegetables or cook lentils as well.

Hung curd (or Greek yoghurt): It has 14 calories per tablespoon. It has a creamy texture, is loaded with proteins, and contains very few calories. Include some herbs, crushed garlic, and olive oil for its healthy fat content.

Pesto: Pesto has 70 calories per spoonful. This can be the ideal substitution for you if you enjoy the flavours of basil and garlic.

Ghee: Aka clarified butter, is an ancient superfood that can be consumed by everyone, including lactose-intolerant individuals. Instead of butter, use ghee to toast your bread, add it to your dal makhani, or make a delicious rich sabzi. It has numerous uses and benefits; hence, consume ghee every day, but less than 1.5 tsp.

Butter replacements improve the nutritional content of the meals by increasing the healthy fats. In addition to being nutritious, these substitutes taste really amazing. 

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