Mayonnaise may taste great, but it doesn’t have any nutritional benefits to speak of. Yogurt is a typically low-fat alternative that’s equally creamy, but significantly healthier. Depending on what you’re cooking or serving, you can do a simple like-for-like swap. To add extra flavor, use yogurt as a base for garlic aioli: stir a little crushed garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice into yogurt, to taste.

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Last updated by Luke Paton.

Smart food swaps for a healthier diet