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Thursday, 9 October 2025

Just Swap - Doesn't It Make Sense - Re-visited

Back in 2015 I wrote ...

"Are we getting more health conscious? I have been reading quite a few articles recently that say 'green' vegetable sales are improving. In my weekend magazine from Waitrose it states "Courgettes (Zucchini) sales have increased by 13% over last years sales, and Spring Greens, Kale, Spinach and White Cabbage sales have also increased." Many more people are now using the low carb vegetable alternatives, rather than the higher carb foods, such as pasta and rice. A lower carb alternative does not cause the blood sugar spikes, especially important if you are a diabetic ... but increasingly those who are looking for a healthier lifestyle such as LCHF (low carb high fat) find the swap you make so worthwhile to your general health and well-being. You only have to look at this blog and many other 'low carb' blogs to see the many positive outcomes people are experiencing."

Now it's 2025 and I and I think many readers enjoy swaps, like these three below.

Swap: pasta for courgette/zucchini


Spinach and ricotta lasagne with courgette (zucchini) pasta
see recipe here

Swap: rice for cauliflower


Sausage with Cauliflower and Parsley Rice
more details here

Also Low Carb Cauliflower rice - see here
although many supermarkets now sell ready frozen cauliflower rice

Swap: tacos for lettuce


Cajun Chicken Lettuce Tacos and Carrot Fries
more details here

Doesn't the food look great? 
Perhaps you'll try one (or all) of these recipe suggestions?
 
Dear reader, you will find a wide variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog. However, please be aware that not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

3 comments:

Christine said...

Delicious dishes

Mari said...

I do think we are getting more healthy. I think people are trying to avoid processed foods and eating more fruits and vegetables.

Sandra Cox said...

The food does look scrumptuous and carrot fries sounds great. My daughter makes pickled carrots, which doesn't sound very good but they certainly are tasty. YOU, have a great one;)