Rice cakes are not all bad and they are sometimes consumed by many dieters that have testified rice cakes didn’t sabotage their efforts at all.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow Many Rice Cakes Should You Eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most people will eat one rice cake per day for breakfast or as a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These treats are small, tasty and inexpensive so you can easily eat one of them every couple of days and not feel guilty about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you want to incorporate rice cakes into your diet or even eat them a couple of times per week then you need to pay attention to how much you are eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 Healthier Alternatives To Rice Cakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So how can you cope with your rice cake cravings? While there’s no shortage of sugar-filled rice cakes at supermarkets, healthy alternatives are surprisingly easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try one of these different snacks or options instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than sticking to the same old rice cakes when you’re trying to lose weight or improve your diet, opt for some of these healthy alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re better for you, taste great, and (almost) melt in your mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Popcorn <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Instead of snacking on rice cakes, try roasting a cup of popcorn instead! It’s easy to make and you can do it on the stovetop or even in the microwave without much preparation involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has a little bit more calories than a cup of rice cakes but it’s a much healthier choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Healthy Cookie <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you really want to have something sweet, opt for a small handful of “cookies” instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a quick and easy snack that’s much healthier than rice cakes, try making your own cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These delicious recipes only take 5 minutes to prepare (or less!) so you can bake up a batch of these healthy cookies in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re filled with ingredients that are lower in sugars and calories than most rice cakes but taste great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Healthy Tofu <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tofu is a good source of protein and it’s full of iron, calcium, and B12 vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also has a low fat content and minimal carbohydrate levels which means you can often eat more because it’s lower in calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tofu is also very filling since it has high protein levels which makes it a great snack on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try making some quick tofu “rice cakes” by baking them in the oven or even on the stovetop for 15 minutes until they’re crispy or bake them in your microwave for about 30 seconds until they’re heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will taste just like the store-bought stuff but it’s healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Flax Crackers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Soaking some flax seeds in water overnight and then ground into flakes gives them a much firmer consistency that gives them a similar flavor and texture to rice cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also makes them much easier to digest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make your own flax cake by combining about 1 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of ground flax seeds and baking them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until the edge turns brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your seed ‘cakes’ are cool, you can roll them into bite sized balls and enjoy as a healthy alternative snack or add it to salads for extra nutrition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Fruit <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you have a craving for something sweet, try eating an apple or any other fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also make your own fruit snacks by cutting up an apple or any other type of fruit and placing it on a baking sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle the fruit with cinnamon and bake it in the oven at 350F until it’s nice and bubbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve this warm with unsweetened vanilla soy milk for a delicious alternative snack that’s healthier than rice cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Healthy Sweet Potato Chips <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Who doesn’t love potato chips? They’re salty, crispy, and just full of flavor but they’re not good for you so it can be hard to find a good alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try slicing up a sweet potato and roasting it in the oven for 15 minutes with a little coconut milk, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’ll taste just like the store-bought chips but without all of the trans fats and extra sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add some ground flax seeds or rice cakes on the side for dipping if you want to make your healthy alternative snack truly satisfying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Raw Oatmeal <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Raw oats are an excellent alternative snack especially if you’re going on a road trip or hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All you have to do is combine oatmeal (regular or instant) with enough water to make a thick paste before adding any other ingredients you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour the mixture into a baking pan, spread it out evenly, and place it in the fridge to chill. When you’re ready for a healthy alternative snack, slice it up and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Chickpea Snacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Chickpeas are one of the most nutrient-dense legumes there is so why not make them into a healthy alternative snack?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smash some chickpeas using a potato masher or food processor and combine them with your favorite spices like salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder (optional), garlic powder, cumin (optional), nutritional yeast (optional), tahini (optional), and other spices like onion powder or ground ginger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also add a few drops of liquid smoke and\/or chili sauce like sriracha to add some interesting flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Chia Puddings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Chia puddings are made by soaking the chia seed in water and letting it ferment before eating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a great way to add some extra fiber to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a healthy alternative snack, try dipping some apple slices in your chia seed pudding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make your own chia seed pudding by combining one tablespoon of chia seeds with three tablespoons of water. Let it sit for an hour before eating it or once the pudding has reached its desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make it as thick or thin as you like depending on how long you let it sit before eating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Rice Milk <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Many people are lactose intolerant or they just don’t like cow’s milk because there are too many hormones in it so they opt for rice milk instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, rice milk is not as healthy as it may seem like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s made solely from starch granules and it\u2019s high in sugar. And even if you just look at the ingredients list of many brands of rice milk, you\u2019ll see that it contains lots of sodium and other preservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I tried making a similar product using quinoa flour but it didn’t taste nearly as good! Rice milk is definitely not worth your time or your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My personal favorite alternative is to mix some unflavored smoothie mix with water (about 1\/2 cup for every 1\/2 cup rice milk). I blend it until smooth and stir in sweetener to taste. It tastes great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can even use a frother to make the milk frothy which makes it taste more like rice milk but you can also give it a less foamy consistency if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also love adding cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla extract for flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts on “Are Rice Cakes Healthy When Dieting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There is a lot of debate about whether rice cakes are safe to include in a weight loss program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, how can you ensure that your rice cakes aren’t just “healthy” (which are often nothing more than a sugar bomb), but actually healthy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You won’t be getting anything for free from your favorite label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are marketed as healthy and they do have some health benefits, but you’ll need to be prepared to work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must take the time and make it a habit of paying attention to what you’re putting in your mouth and see how it affects your weight loss. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are rice cakes healthy for your health and weight loss? This is a question that’s been going around for decades, and there are two different schools of thought. One is…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[813,868],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/is-rice-cake-good-for-weight-loss.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"That Wow Lifestyle","author_link":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/author\/admin\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7697"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7697"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7697\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14905,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7697\/revisions\/14905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7697"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thatwowlifestyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=7697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}