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Are you that type of person that will look at a recipe, and go ”ehn" because of a certain ingredient?
Don't allow just one or multiple ingredients make you turn away from enjoyment. 
Substitution plays a very crucial part in meal planning, especially if you have food allergies along with particularly diets. No matter what you're case maybe don't allow the sound of good food turn you away.
When you first look up food substitute, what is the first thing that you see?
Why let me  give you a hand with that, Food substitute- cooking tips.
 That's great and everything, but that's not the kind of food substitution I am talking about.
After reading this article I hope  this has opened your mind up to seeing a clearer understanding on how to substitute. 
And not just turn you away just because it's a definite no- no to your diet. Let's just say you are out doing you're grocery shopping, and they have  food samples out there so you decide to try it.
Then you realizes you want to try this at home, that's when you ask for the recipe.
So when they tell you how its made you can go grab the ingredients.
Then you realize your stuck again, and you put everything you grab back.
Now that's were you can tell your mind, we are going to find a substitute.
 Now once you have done that, and figure out that it greater than before.
You are not going to want to go back to your regular mindset of thinking.
So tell your mind it's time for better thinking, once you do you will feel better to. 

Chili lime tortilla chips

Serves: 8

1 1/4 (12 oz.) Tortilla wraps
 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Olive oil
 1/4 c. Lime juice
 1 1/4 tsp. Chili powder
 1 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt

 Directions:

 1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Cut each tortilla into wedges, and arrange the wedges in a on a cookie sheet leaving space in between each wedge.

3. In a spray bottle, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each wedge until slightly moist.

4. Combine the chili powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the chips.

5. Bake for 7 minutes. Rotating the pan and bake for another 8 minutes or until the chips are crisp.

Potato Salad

Serves: 5

1 1/4 sweet potatoes
 10 oz. Red potatoes
 10 oz. Yukon gold potatoes
 5/8 lg. Yellow onion, chopped
 2 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp.  Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. +  1 1/2 tsp. Chopped fresh parsley
1/8 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
 1 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
 5/8 clove garlic, minced
 2 1/2 lb. Vegan crab sticks, chopped
 3 c. + 2 Tbsp. Shredded carrots
1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Vegan Mayonnaise

Directions:

 1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. 

2. And dice into 1/2 inch cubes. Cut potatoes into fourths. Place all the potatoes into a bowl.

3. Slice yellow onion thinly and place into the bowl with the potatoes. Mix in the garlic, lemon juice, chopped crab sticks, shredded carrots, red pepper flakes, parsley, vegan mayonnaise, salt. 

4. Chill until ready to  eat!

Trail Mix

Serves: 6


1/2 c. Cashews
1/4 c. Peanuts
1/4 c. Almonds
1/2 c. Raisins
 1/2 c.  Unsalted sunflower seeds
 3 3/4 c. Popcorn
 1/4 c. Wasabi peas
 1/2 c. Japanese rice crackers

 Directions:

1. Mix it all together.


BENEFIT ALERT:

Cashews are very beneficial to your diet in many ways.
 Please continue to read on about, the benefits of cashews down below.

 *  Helps diminish the frequency of migraines.

*  And also lowers blood pressure, which can prevent heart attacks.

*  protects against heart disease and cancer.

Red Velvet pancakes

Serves: 4

3/4 c. All purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp .baking powder
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp. Organic granulated sugar
1/2 c. + Tbsp. Milk
1/2 egg
1 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. Butter, melted
2 Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. Red food coloring
1 tsp. Vanilla extract


Directions:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cocoa powder into a bowl; beat in the egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring.
 Blend it together well ( until the batter has small lumps).
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2. Heat a lightly greased pancake griddle over medium high heat.
Cook until you see bubbles slightly form around the edges are dry.
Then flip over, and cook until brown on the other side.

BENEFIT ALERT:

* Can cut your rate of heart disease, and cut the death rate of heart-attack survivors.

* can help decrease the risk of stroke.

* can decrease blood pressure, including in pregnant women.

* has the potential to improve kidney function.

* caffeine in cocoa can protect your skin against sun damage and skin cancer.

* can increase cognitive function and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

* can relieve stress.

* help with weight loss.

* can relieve coughs almost as well as codeine.

Gluten Free Cheddar chive biscuits

Serves: 3 dozen

2 C.  Gf biscuit mix ( I prefer Bob red mill)
2 1/4 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
1 C. ( 2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
 1/4 + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh chives
3 C. Milk


Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400.

2. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, Cheddar cheese, butter, and chives Stir in milk. Drop batter Tbsp. onto prepared cookie sheet.

3.  Bake for ten minutes or until lightly golden color.


BENEFIT ALERT:


Chives serve a very good source of benefits for your health.

* They Improve your heart health, which may reduce the risk of plaque buildup in arteries. 

* Which reducing stiffness in the blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure.

*  Great for bone health.

* Help protect against cancers in the breast, colon, prostate, ovaries, endometrium and lungs.

* And oral cancers.

* chives may alleviate a stuffy nose and colds, plus ease an upset stomach and flatulence. And stimulate digestion and treat anemia.

Carrot Coconut Soup

Serves: 4

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1tsp.  Crush red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp.  Cumin
1-1/2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
 1/2 tsp. Grated ginger
 1  onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 3 lg carrots, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 c.  Coconut milk
 1 1/2 veggie broth
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice

 Directions:

1 . Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir and cook the chili paste, cumin, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. of cilantro until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ginger, onion, and garlic; cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.  Place the carrots into the pot with the onion mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

2.  Pour the vegetable broth and coconut milk over the cooked vegetables. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. 

3. Add in the Lemon juice and stir,  puree the soup using either food processor or a blender.

4. Serve warm garnish with carrots sticks and coconut flakes. (optional)

*BENEFIT ALERT:

Coconut milk is  good for several health benefits. 

* Has many minerals, vitamins and electrolytes such as calcium, potassium and chloride.

*  Is a dairy free alternative to those who are lactose intolerant and are also allergic to animal milk. This milk is also nut free, soy free and gluten free.

*  Help the body fight aging, low vision and low bone density.

*  Also aids in digestion and is also used as a laxative. It can also be a remedy for urinary and kidney problems.

*  Good for the health of your skin and hair.