Recipes for Weight Loss
Chicken pasta salad
Chicken pasta salad is great in the summer for a picnic or a barbeque. The chicken provides valuable protein that is low in fat and calories.
Read more…Chinese duck stir fry
Chinese duck stir fry is full of vegetables, all of which count towards your ‘five a day’ and help contribute to your fibre intake. The different coloured vegetables help provide a range of antioxidants that help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Read more…Lamb stew
Red meat such as lamb is a good source of iron and should be incorporated into a healthy diet. Serve lamb stew with potatoes or rice and roasted vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, cherry tomatoes and courgettes.
Read more…Kidney bean and raisin salad
Kidney bean and raisin salad is delicious; the sweet raisins really complement the beans well. Raisins are a good source of iron and if you drink a glass of pure fruit juice with this (such as orange, cranberry or grapefruit) the vitamin C will help your body absorb the iron more efficiently.
Read more…Pork burgers
Compared to your average burger pork burgers are much lower in fat. You can use lean minced beef or turkey mince if you prefer. Coupled with a roll and salad this makes a balanced meal.
Read more…Linguine with tomato, anchovy and olive sauce
Linguine with tomato, anchovy and olive sauce is so simple to prepare but really flavoursome. Anchovies are a good source of iron.
Read more…Turkey with mango and prunes
This dish should be served with couscous or rice and a selection of vegetables. The prunes are a great source of fibre.
Read more…Prawn pasta
Serve prawn pasta with a large side salad. Delicious with a glass of white wine.
Read more…Sausage casserole
Comfort food, but healthy! Low fat sausages make sausage casserole a good choice when you need a pick-me-up but without the calories. Serve with mashed potato.
Read more…Nutty fried rice
Nutty fried rice is delicious; it has a chewy texture. Peanuts are a very valuable source of protein for vegetarians, they also provide fibre.
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