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Did you know eating a grapefruit at the start of a meal could help to stop you piling on the pounds? Starting a meal with half a grapefruit is an old diet trick that does seem to work, according to scientists. In 2006, they found that this simple change helped a group of very overweight [...]
The most popular source of animal protein, chicken can make a healthy slimming option. Chicken can be a nutritious part of your diet plan, but deep-friend “Southern-style” is to be avoided at all costs, and so is the skin of roast chicken and the creamy sauces that are often found in dishes such as coronation [...]
Summery stuffed peppers with a taste of Mexico make a great midweek supper that’s also low in fat. Pick flat-bottomed peppers so they stand up as they bake. INGREDIENTS Takes 40 minutes – Serves 4 140g Camargue red rice (or use brown rice) 4 large peppers oil, for brushing 270 jar hot salsa (we used [...]
Parmesan sizzles around skinless chicken to make a deliciously savoury yet low-fat dish that’s packed with vitamin C. INGREDIENTS Takes 20 minutes – Serves 4 1 egg white 5 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 400g new potatoes, cut into small cubes 140g frozen peas a good handful of baby spinach leaves [...]
Pork fillet is very low in fat, and so can be easily overcooked – adding the just undercooked pork to the sauce a few minutes before serving finishes the cooking and helps to keep the meat juicy. INGREDIENTS Takes 25 minutes – Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or sunflower oil 400g pork fillet (tenderloin), cut [...]
Hoisin sauce, mush like soy sauce, adds loads of flavour without fat. These wraps are teh perfect choice for launchboxes as there’s no lettuce to go soggy. INGREDIENTS Takes 10 minutes – Serves 2 2 flour tortillas 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce 100g leftover chicken breast, shredded 1/4 cucumber, cut into thin sticks 2 spring onions, [...]
This low-fat, warming one-pot is full of flavour and provides one of your five-a-day. Serve it with a simple salad to boost the veg content. INGREDIENTS Takes 50 minutes – Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved if large 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh root ginger grated a pinch [...]
If you’re counting the calories but love Chinese food, make your own guilt-free, low-fat Chinese chicken with vitamin-C boosting veg. Delicious served hot from the wok with steaming rice. INGREDIENTS Takes 30 minutes, plus marinating – Serves 4 1 egg white 1 tablespoon cornflour, plus 1 tablespoon extra 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 1-2 [...]
Spice have a natural affinity with smoked haddock – just think of kedgeree. This filling, creamy bowlful makes a great low-fat lunch or supper served with crusty bread. INGREDIENTS Takes 25 minutes – Serves 4 400g undyed smoked haddock fillets a few black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 500ml semi-skimmed milk 700 pints fish, vegetable or [...]
Curries don’t need masses of fat, as this delicious recipe that’s low in fat and saturated fat amply proves. Frying the spices first enhances their flavour, while yogurt gives the dish all the creaminess you need. INGREDIENTS Takes 50 minutes – Serves 6 3 tablespoons sunflower oil 6 skinless chicken thigs, on the bone 1 [...]