Healthy alternatives to mayo & ketchup?

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  • HartJames
    HartJames Posts: 789 Member
    It's not that hard to make your own healthier versions of either. I use both but only occasionally. Usually use mustard instead, sometime avocado or hummus. For something like a sub. for mayo in a salad I use Greek yogurt.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    I love ketchup. :) #1 condiment in my book.

    Random side note, about twelve years ago in junior high, a friend and I made a song about Heinz ketchup to the tune of Britney Spears "Lucky".
  • KeiKun
    KeiKun Posts: 51 Member
    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 :)

    For *kitten*'s sake there is NOTHING wrong with HFCS... This kind of bull**** and misinformation is what leads so many people down the wrong path, and this **** pisses me off.

    Also, what's wrong with ketchup? Like 30 cals a serving.. no need to cut it out. I quit mayo as a convenience thing (taking deli sandwiches to work, even with a fridge mayo seemed sktechy) rather than a health reason.

    Did you click the link, dude?
    It isn't some old wives tale or the random musings of some fitness "guru", there were actual studies carried out, one was done by the prestigious Princeton Uni, too. ;)
    And ketchup is indeed low cal, but it contains too much sugar and diabetes runs in the extended family, I'm being cautious. :)
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    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 :)

    For *kitten*'s sake there is NOTHING wrong with HFCS... This kind of bull**** and misinformation is what leads so many people down the wrong path, and this **** pisses me off.

    Also, what's wrong with ketchup? Like 30 cals a serving.. no need to cut it out. I quit mayo as a convenience thing (taking deli sandwiches to work, even with a fridge mayo seemed sktechy) rather than a health reason.

    Did you click the link, dude?
    It isn't some old wives tale or the random musings of some fitness "guru", there were actual studies carried out, one was done by the prestigious Princeton Uni, too. ;)
    And ketchup is indeed low cal, but it contains too much sugar and diabetes runs in the extended family, I'm being cautious. :)

    http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/
    http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/02/19/a-retrospective-of-the-fructose-alarmism-debate/

    The guy who started the whole HFCS alarmism (Dr. Robert Lustig) has been called out many times, even by his colleagues.

    http://www.ajcn.org/content/88/6/1716S.short

    There is absolutely no evidence that HFCS consumption (as part of a healthy well-regulated diet) has any effect aside from similar effects of sugar.
  • jamaicanlady
    jamaicanlady Posts: 878 Member
    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 :)

    For *kitten*'s sake there is NOTHING wrong with HFCS... This kind of bull**** and misinformation is what leads so many people down the wrong path, and this **** pisses me off.

    Also, what's wrong with ketchup? Like 30 cals a serving.. no need to cut it out. I quit mayo as a convenience thing (taking deli sandwiches to work, even with a fridge mayo seemed sktechy) rather than a health reason.

    Calm down dude. It aint that serious....you're acting like you invented the stuff or something.
  • WhatitisLiz
    WhatitisLiz Posts: 26 Member
    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

    Have you ever heard of Walden Farms? They make 0 calorie mayo, ketchup, salad dressing, chocolate syrup, BBQ sauce and others. Of course it doesn't all taste the same as the full calorie version but I swear by the brand.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I am bad, I just use lower quantities of mayo & ketchup. I wouldn't say I am addicted though. I also eat smaller portions of food so I can still enjoy my condiments.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Salsa, mustard and hot sauce have almost no calories.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    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!

    ^THIS!!! <3
  • Mommy_Time
    Mommy_Time Posts: 256 Member
    there is also great marinades u can use just have to watch calories and so forth in them as well but there are tons of great ones
  • SashaMegan
    SashaMegan Posts: 110 Member
    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.

    Unfortunately Pindjur, at least the home-made one, is pretty high in "hidden" fat :(
    I never checked out the nutritional info for the copmmercial ones.
    Delicious idea anyway, I love pindjur :)
  • BandedTriaRN
    BandedTriaRN Posts: 303
    George Stella (stellastyle.com) has a recipe for a kinda thickish "ketchup" with no sugar. My husband likes it but I find it a bit thick. My husband also likes the Walden's zero calorie ketchup. I think it is ok. I like it in the George Stella recipe for Baked Soybeans tho instead of his ketchup and find it pretty yummy!

    I like the Walden's "Miracle Whip". Some of the Veganaise brands are pretty good and only 30 calories instead of the 100 or so in Kraft or Hellman's per serving. All is dependent on taste. I REALLY like the Walden's dips (onion YUMMY and zero calories). I love the Ranch dressing by Walden's too and blue cheese, Caesar's and several other. The Balsamic is great too and both my husband and I like it. I did not like their apple butter at all. It was more like apple cider jelly to me and yuck! We buy ours at either Sprout's or Wal-Mart, btw:)

    PS: I like their chocolate syrup ON ice cream but plain it is nasty!
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Mustard! Mustard! Mustard! Mustard is like my miracle condiment. And it comes in many varieties.
  • davidmcgowan1987
    davidmcgowan1987 Posts: 111
    Might i suggest a greek favourite of mine, minted lamb skewers served with a tzatziki dip

    but the dip can be used to so much else besides...

    its plain yoghurt, garlic paste and diced cucumber. delicious, hits the same tastebuds as mayo (though slightly sweeter)

    for ketchup, might i recommend a french sauce that i was taught by a real frenchmen tomato concasse

    read here on how to make it http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/vegetablespotatoes/ss/tomatoconcasse.htm
    but then add some sweet peppers in a blender and some vinegar to taste
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    I do use hellmans light, cholesterol free sometimes - but I've started using hummus in its place.
  • jennismagic
    jennismagic Posts: 243 Member
    Low-sodium salsa works for me.
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    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 :)
    Thanks for the concern, I do appreciate it. I don't worry about it in the least however. I've been eating it in moderation for a long time now and I've been successful and I feel amazing.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    I use plain greek yogurt with 1 tablsepoon of garlic powder in lieu of mayo. My neighbor uses avocado. But you can make your own healthy mayo and ketchup


    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-ketchup/

    http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/05/15/homemade-mayonnaise-recipe/
  • aleexFIT
    aleexFIT Posts: 77 Member
    Crushed chillies & salsa... mmmm, so good.

    I also use Helmann's Lighter than Light mayo as well.
  • megacy
    megacy Posts: 80 Member
    Most of my ideas were suggested already (hummus, avocado, tzatziki)
    So the only one I have left is pesto. Buy or make, it's great. This isn't a substitution, but something different to try, and since you seemed open and happy about the spice link someone else offered...
  • BandedTriaRN
    BandedTriaRN Posts: 303
    Mustard! Mustard! Mustard! Mustard is like my miracle condiment. And it comes in many varieties.

    I have 3 kinds of mustard in my fridge. I LOVE IT! I eat it on so many things because I just love the flavor and I use to be addicted to mayo and miracle whip when I was younger (before I was diabetic).
  • Lieberm
    Lieberm Posts: 51 Member
    Salsa or hot sauce instead of ketchup.
  • Flugangst
    Flugangst Posts: 98 Member
    I've never been a huge Ketchup fan, and I've always found Mayo to be slightly vomit inducing, but I LOVE Mustard. I also love fresh made salsa/pico de gayo. I put that on almost everything, it seems. Being an Avocado addict, I usually add a slice of Avocado to a sandwich in place of mayo to add flavor. From time to time, Jalapeno coins. Or both...
  • saraya12
    saraya12 Posts: 13
    Mustard all the way! Many things that are good with mayo taste even better with mustard! Plain, dijon, honey, all kinds!
  • PrncessBre
    PrncessBre Posts: 444 Member
    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.


    ^^^This
  • leighlyn
    leighlyn Posts: 60 Member
    1 cup fresh blackberries or raspberries, finely chopped
    1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
    2 teaspoons honey

    Mix together! so yummy
  • CherylGardner
    CherylGardner Posts: 75 Member
    Not for me. Mayo and ketchup will forever be in my diet.

    Me too... just smaller quantities (like 1/2 a serving)
  • libbyevans7
    libbyevans7 Posts: 4
    I cook with lots of spices now. I also love to add cilantro to almost everything. I use spicy mustard on my sandwiches and it only has 5 calories for a tablespoon. I would recommend adding avocado, hummus, or greek yogurt in place of mayo.
  • merith101
    merith101 Posts: 9 Member
    Helmann's light mayo and low sugar/salt ketchup, and just a teaspoon amount, no more.
  • kiddoc88
    kiddoc88 Posts: 244 Member
    hot sauce, hummus and spices as others have said, mustard , homemade salsa ..Making homemade sauces can be pretty fun too- plain yogurt is a great base.. you can make tatziki, garlic sauce, etc
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