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5 foods you need to stop buying and start making at home (with healthy recipes)

Healthy recipes for bread, butter, peanut butter, energy bar and pasta -- say no to processed and unhealthy foods!

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Written By: Naz Haider | Updated: August 24, 2016, 6:53 PM

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Mom And Daughter Cooking

One common complaint people have about eating healthy is that it isn’t convenient to cook or to get easily. But what if I told you that you could replace these popular processed foods by making healthier versions of them yourself? You can easily make bread, butter, peanut butter, pasta and even your own protein bar – without any sugar! Let's get started.

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NUTRITIOUS FOOD

Moreover, as we become a nation, India focuses more on their health as the younger generations are mindful of the benefits of nutritious food. Design foods in a way that is not only delicious but also has some fundamental qualities. Also Read - How robotic thoracic surgery is transforming lung tumour removal

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Butter

Why eat heavily salted and processed butter when you can easily make it at home! Collect the cream from full fat milk and churn in your food processor. Adding a few cubes of ice will speed up the process. Soon, butter will separate from buttermilk. You can drink the buttermilk or use it in recipes. You can store the butter in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. (Recipe: Author)

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Peanut Butter

You will need some peanut butter to go with your homemade bread, right? So here's how to make your own healthy peanut butter. Put some peanuts in a food processor and let it run for a few minutes. The peanuts will first become crumbly, then a dry lump and finally become creamy and pasty. That's what you are looking for. You can add salt or honey for taste. (Recipe: Author) Also Read - Gut-Brain connection explained: Expert explains 4 ways stress can harm your digestive health

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Protein Bar

Energy bars are handy snacks, but the ones available outside are full of sugar and additives. Make your own by melting some jaggery and adding ingredients of your choice -- nuts, rice crispies, oats or raisins. Or you can follow the muesli bar recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar listed below.