The three most unhealthy comfort foods

Comfort foods are a favorite among many, and for good reason. With the first bite, they instantly provide us that warm, fuzzy feeling and can bring us right back to our best memories. The problem which these comfort foods is that many of them are high in fat and calories. Luckily, these foods can still be enjoyed in moderation. Here are the worst offenders among comfort foods and simple ways to lighten them up without compromising flavor.
Macaroni and cheese
Ask anyone what their favorite comfort food is, and macaroni and cheese will often top the list. Warm and gooey cheese packed into every bite, this meal is for the kid at heart. Unfortunately, a serving of Kraft macaroni and cheese has a whopping 380 calories. To lighten it up, making this meal from scratch allows you to control the ingredients. For one, try cutting back on the amount of cheese added. Vegetables such as broccoli or spinach can help to provide additional flavor as well as some much needed nutrition to this dish.
Fried chicken and waffles
Sweet and savory tied into one, fried chicken and waffles makes the perfect comfort food. Since this meal consists of refined carbohydrates and fried chicken, it is lacking in the nutrition department. IHOP offers this choice on their menu which weighs in at over 1,000 calories. For a simple swap, try baking the chicken in the oven instead of deep frying. This will help to cut the calories and fat significantly. You can also add some extra fiber to the waffles by substituting regular flour for whole wheat.
Chicken pot pie
Creamy and delicious, chicken pot pie is a warm and comforting meal but it comes at a cost. Banquet frozen chicken pot pie has 370 calories and 850 milligrams of sodium, almost half of our sodium intake for the day. If you want to lighten the calorie load, make this recipe using flour and low fat milk which works just as well in place of a cream of chicken soup or whole milk.
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