Healthy Comfort Food Ideas For Winter

The Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 25/01/2012 15:56 Updated: 25/01/2012 16:50

When it's cold outside, it's hard to get enthusiastic about salads. The winter weather brings cravings for hearty dishes and satisfying stodge. But creamy mash, cheesy sauces, meaty stews and, of course, chips are not exactly not exactly known for being kind to the hips.

But we say you can have your mash and eat it (without putting on that seasonal stone). Here are a few suggestions for cooking your comfort food favourites with a healthy twist. This is all about compromising on calories and fat content and nothing about compromising on taste... or comfort.

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When it's cold outside, it's hard to get enthusiastic about salads. The winter weather brings cravings for hearty dishes and satisfying stodge. But creamy mash, cheesy sauces, meaty stews and, of cour...
When it's cold outside, it's hard to get enthusiastic about salads. The winter weather brings cravings for hearty dishes and satisfying stodge. But creamy mash, cheesy sauces, meaty stews and, of cour...
 
 
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17:44 on 26/01/2012
Soba noodles are great! I also like rice noodles as well and that would be a good alternative for these!
11:33 on 26/01/2012
Surely you substitute the beans for the meat?