We can’t help feeling just a tad jealous of Anne Curtis, whose boyfriend, Erwan Heussaff, is one of the biggest heartthrobs in town. Seriously, Erwan’s smart (he’s Esquire Philippines’ Food and Drinks editor), he’s athletic (he’s a huge fitness junkie), and—most swoon-worthy of all—he can cook, making him the perfect guy to bring home to mom.

And would you believe that this hunk used to be a self-described fat kid? “I got overweight because I love food in general,” Erwan told FN during the launch of Rustan's Supermarket's newest brand, Waitrose, last month. In his case, losing weight was a lengthy process that had him sticking to a disciplined, healthy lifestyle, and now, he hopes to get people to make better dining and lifestyle choices through his blog, The Fat Kid Inside.

If you’re aiming for a healthier and better you inside out, try out these food substitutes that Erwan recommends. Scroll through the gallery below to find out what they are.

(Photo courtesy of Buensalido & Associates Public Relations)