Get creative in the kitchen

If you're feeling inspired, recreate your favorite processed foods in your kitchen to add a healthy twist. This provides you with total control over what goes on your plate and allows you to try out interesting new ingredients.

For instance, you can prepare vegetable chips by tossing thin slices of potato, zucchini, turnip, or carrot with a little salt and olive oil, then baking them until they are crisp. You can make chia pudding, air-popped popcorn, granola bars, fruit leather, and other nutritious alternatives to processed foods at home. Instead of ordering takeaway, you can make food from your favorite restaurants at home. Including more ingredients like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes, not only saves money but also makes it simpler to eat more whole foods.