Healthy alternatives to mayo & ketchup?

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KeiKun
KeiKun Posts: 51 Member
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I have a really bad addiction to both of them :X
Sometimes instead of thinking up dips for meals I think up meals to go with dips!
Only just realised how many calories and fat is in a tbsp of Hellmans! And the sugar content in Ketchup is pretty darn high too!

Does anyone know of any healthy low cal, low fat alternatives? Or even homemade dip recipes?

Thanks in advance :D
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  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
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    greek yogurt can be used in place of mayo :)
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
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    I have a really bad addiction to both of them :X
    Sometimes instead of thinking up dips for meals I think up meals to go with dips!
    Only just realised how many calories and fat is in a tbsp of Hellmans! And the sugar content in Ketchup is pretty darn high too!

    Does anyone know of any healthy low cal, low fat alternatives? Or even homemade dip recipes?

    Thanks in advance :D

    Spices :)
    Some change everything on a meal, making the mayo/ ketchup useless and pretty fade.
    I like that link : http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Spices-in-Cookery
  • rainydaze613
    rainydaze613 Posts: 112 Member
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    Plain yogurt (regular or greek) can be a good substitute to mayo. Other options are avocado or classic hummus.
    As far as ketchup goes, I just buy an organic one so at least I don't have to worry about sugar in the form of hfcs.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
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    I use hellman's light but mix it half and half with fat free natural yogurt as it makes it go much further
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
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    Just a thought- could you maybe mix the fat free natural yogurt with some passata and maybe a bit of tomato puree for a sort of tomato ketchup??? Could add a couple of frops of tabasco for a bit of ooomph.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
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    sorry- drops not frops!
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,009 Member
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    Not for me. Mayo and ketchup will forever be in my diet.
  • KeiKun
    KeiKun Posts: 51 Member
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    LOL Sa11lyjane xD
    I read it as drops, didn't even notice :laugh:

    Awesome suggestions so far \o/
    Will be trying all of them! :bigsmile:

    @Percival:
    My cooking capabilities range from frozen fish fingers to packet mixes of biryani and stuff!
    But spices link gave me inspiration to experiment with herbs, some chives would compliment a yoghurt based relish nicely :glasses:
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
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    I use Miracle Whip Lite, 20 calories per tablespoon and I rarely need to use more than 2 tbsp. I use ketchup sparingly and don't really worry about it since it is low cal in small doses.
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
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    They make sodium free ketchup 20 cals per tbsp taste the same to me
  • ddrobins1956
    ddrobins1956 Posts: 36
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    Have you ever heard of Pindjur? It's a middle eastern spread or dip. Comes in a jar. It's red peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, a bit of sunflower oil and just a bit of honey. Nothing artificial and no high fructose corn syryp. Look in the ethnic food section of your grocery store. I use it on eggs or sandwiches, hamburgers. It's very good.
  • KeiKun
    KeiKun Posts: 51 Member
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    I use Miracle Whip Lite, 20 calories per tablespoon and I rarely need to use more than 2 tbsp. I use ketchup sparingly and don't really worry about it since it is low cal in small doses.

    *Googles*
    That looked amazing, lol, then I read the ingredients....HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP! *Alarm Bells*

    High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers
    1. Significant Risk of Weight Gain & Obesity
    2. Increased Risk of Developing Type-2 Diabetes
    3. Hypertension and Elevated “Bad” Cholesterol Levels
    4. High Fructose Corn Syrup & Long-Term Liver Damage
    5. Mercury Exposure from HFCS

    http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/high-fructose-corn-syrup-dangers/

    I'd be careful with the whip, StarkLark :)
  • KeiKun
    KeiKun Posts: 51 Member
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    Brand name? :)
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
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    I agree with the spices. Once you get using them you really don't need the condiments.

    You can use smashed Avocado to replace the mayo. And if it is just sugar in the ketchup, Heinz makes one that used to be called One Carb but think it is just called reduced sugar now. It has much lower sugar but still lots of sodium and likely still some HFCS. I'm too lazy to go look to see for sure.

    I tend to season a lot with hot peppers (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros) and use a lot of lemon and lime (I get the True Citrus packages cause I'm lazy and they keep longer). http://www.truelemon.com/
  • sdevan45
    sdevan45 Posts: 74 Member
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    Hummus instead of mayo (on sandwiches).
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
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    HUMMUS is a great option. Also, I love horseradish -- and horseradish mustard.... also I use hot sauce on a lot of stuff.... and salsa
  • Linbo93
    Linbo93 Posts: 229 Member
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    Hummus instead of mayo is a good one! My personal fav right now is Avacado instead of mayo. You're trading a fat for a fat, but a healthier one! Its soooo yummy!
  • christinehetz80
    christinehetz80 Posts: 490 Member
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    Greek plain yogurt for mayo..and yummy hummus is great too and low sugar no preservatives added ketchup....
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
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    I use a apple cider vinegar with spicey mustard, and a little Stevia. You don't have to add much of the vinegar to it...it's yummy I use it on salads & meats
  • wyld4eva
    wyld4eva Posts: 58 Member
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    A little bit of Laughing Cow Cheese several diffferent flavors to choose from :)

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