Instead of relying on processed foods such as bread, meat pies, biscuits, and other packaged snacks, you can enjoy natural, protein-rich, and wholesome alternatives. Here are some suggestions for main meals and snacks using meat, fish, groundnuts, and other healthy options.
Instead of Bread or Meat Pie → Grilled chicken wraps in lettuce leaves, minced beef stuffed in bell peppers, or fish rolls made with yam/cassava flour.
Instead of Biscuits or Cookies → Handful of roasted groundnuts, cashews, or almonds. You can also try coconut chips or dried fruit with nuts.
Instead of Processed Snacks (Chin chin, Pastries) → Beef jerky (dried spiced meat), roasted turkey slices, or boiled eggs with avocado.
Instead of Sugary Snacks → Banana with groundnuts, apple slices with peanut butter, or pawpaw with a sprinkle of lime.
Instead of Sausage Rolls → Homemade turkey or chicken skewers, grilled fish fillets, or meatballs with herbs.
Instead of Ice Cream → Frozen blended banana with groundnuts or Greek yoghurt with fruit toppings.
🔑 Tips for Healthy Prep
Avoid deep frying — grill, bake, boil, air fry, or stew instead.
Use natural spices — ginger, garlic, turmeric, scent leaves, pepper, curry, thyme.
Marinate well — enhances flavour so you don’t crave “junk.”
Portion control — snack sizes should be small pieces, not full meals.
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