Can I Substitute Ingredients?

If you are willing to substitute certain ingredients, please keep in mind that they may not necessarily perform like the original one. Each ingredient in our recipes has a specific function and has to match your needs. Substitution may not only alter the taste, color or texture of the final meal, but also differ in nutritional value. Therefore, please make this decision at your own discretion. You can use ingredients substitution charts and ideas widely available online. 

You can download the file with the list of common alternatives on your mobile device and PC. Or you can check the list below:

Product	Alternative
Avocado	Pesto, nut butter, hummus, banana, chia seeds
Beet	Carrot, parsnip
Broccoli	Cauliflower, brussel sprout, kale, leafy greens, green beans, asparagus, baby spinach
Cheese	Soy-based cheese
Cottage cheese	Ricotta cheese, fromage blanc, greek yoghurt
Curry	Blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric and ginger
Egg	Chia gel, ground flaxseeds, tofu, apple sauce, pumpkin or banana puree
Fish	Chicken or turkey breast, egg white, low-fat dairy, tofu, tempeh, soybeans, seitan
Hummus	Thick greek yoghurt with finely chopped garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper
Milk	Plant-based alternatives made from legumes (soy), cereals (oats, rice), nuts (almond), seeds (flax, hemp), grains (quinoa)
Mushrooms	Zucchini, eggplant, tempeh, sun-dried tomatoes
Nuts	Olives, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, avocado
Onion	Celery, carrot
Pork	Shredded chicken, beef brisket
Quail eggs	Chicken eggs
Spinach	Arugula, escarole, mache (corn salad)
Sweet potato	Beet, parsnip, plantain, yucca, acorn squash, butternut squash, rutabaga, turnip, carrot, celery root, kohlrabi
Tofu	Beans
Silken (soft) tofu	Vegan yoghurt (rice-, almond-, coconut-milk based yoghurt)
Tomatoes	Raw mango, tamarind, amla, pumpkin
Turkey	Roasted chicken
Yoghurt	Kefir, sour cream, buttermilk
Zucchini	Summer squashes, eggplant

Please mind that you can also log your own food that is not included in the plan. 

Please rest assured that our meal plans are of high quality and they are thoughtfully designed by professionals. Therefore, the recipes are hand-picked with only the best ingredients in mind. 

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