Frequently Asked Questions

Healthy Swap is a comprehensive resource for finding ingredient substitutes and healthy alternatives. We help make cooking easier and healthier by providing evidence-based substitution guides, nutritional information, and practical cooking tips.

Our recommendations are based on established culinary practices and nutritional science. However, always consider your dietary restrictions, allergies, and health conditions. Consult healthcare professionals for medical dietary advice.

We research from reputable culinary sources, nutritional databases, and scientific literature. Our content is regularly reviewed and updated. However, we recommend verifying information for critical dietary needs.

Absolutely! We value community input. Use our contact form or email us at contact@healthyswap.com to suggest new substitutions, report errors, or share your experiences.

Not always. Substitution ratios vary depending on the ingredient's role in the recipe (binding, leavening, flavoring, etc.). We provide specific ratios and notes for each substitution to help ensure success.

Yes, but exercise caution. Multiple substitutions can significantly alter taste, texture, and cooking behavior. Start with one or two substitutions and test the results before making more changes.

Cooking with substitutions involves some trial and error. Factors like brand differences, freshness, and cooking conditions can affect results. Don't be discouraged—adjust quantities or try alternative substitutions.

Some ingredients have unique properties that are difficult to replicate perfectly. For example, eggs in custards or gluten in bread. We indicate when substitutions may significantly change the final result.

Not necessarily. 'Healthier' can mean lower sodium, more fiber, better nutrient profile, or accommodating dietary restrictions. We focus on overall nutritional benefits, not just calorie reduction.

Many of our substitutions cater to common allergies (dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free). However, always read ingredient labels carefully and consult with allergists for severe allergies.

Yes! We cover various dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-sodium options. Look for diet-specific tags on our substitution guides.

For significant dietary changes, especially if you have health conditions, diabetes, or are pregnant/breastfeeding, yes. Our information is educational—not medical advice.

Use our search function, browse by categories, or check our A-Z ingredient index. You can also search for substitutions by dietary preference (vegan, gluten-free, etc.).

Currently, you can bookmark pages in your browser. We're working on user accounts and personal recipe collections for future updates.

Not yet, but our website is fully mobile-optimized. You can add it to your phone's home screen for quick access while cooking.

We regularly add new substitution guides, update existing content, and expand our recipe collection. Follow us for updates on new additions.