Winter is the perfect time for soups. Warm, hearty and filling, soups can be a great healthy meal for any time of the day. But if you’re getting bored of your minestrone, give some of these tasty recipes a try…

Sick of lettuce and cucumber? Maybe it’s time to find a few more interesting salads to shake up your diet plan! There’s a reason why salads are such a staple weight loss food, but getting in your daily vegetable intake doesn’t have to be dull and boring. Here are three options to make your salad a little more interesting…

These delicious oatmeal and blueberry pancakes are a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without blowing your calorie limit. With only 100 calories and 1.1 grams of fat per serve, these are a great healthy alternative to traditional pancakes, allowing you to indulge in the taste you love while still sticking to your diet plan. 

This recipe makes three serves and can be enjoyed warm or cold, so you can make them any time for a quick and convenient snack.

This quiche combines spinach, onion and feta in a tasty, low-fat meal that can be fit into your diet plan. It’s crustless, but the flour makes a crispy outer edge that makes it less messy to serve and eat. Each serving has only 140 calories, with 5.5 grams of fat and 13.5 grams of carbs. It also has over 10 grams of protein, so it’s a great healthy choice when you want something warm and tasty this winter. It’s easy to make, and can be prepared and cooked in just 45 minutes. This recipe makes about 6 servings, so it’s a great healthy meal for the whole family to enjoy!

This tasty black bean soup is quick, filling and low in calories. You can adjust the spices to make it as hot as you like, and enjoy the exotic blend of flavours. With only 140 calories and 0.1 grams of fat per serving, this soup makes a delicious, guilt-free comfort meal in these cold winter months. And each serve gives you over 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of dietry fibre, so it will keep you feeling full and energised throughout the day. Best of all, you can make it in less than 15 minutes- a great, healthy choice when you’re low on time. This recipe makes about 5 serves. 

This delicious vegetarian lasagne uses slices of eggplant in place of the pasta sheets, so you can enjoy a warm, tasty meal without blowing your calorie limit. Low-fat, low-carb, and easy to make, this lasagne gives you a strong vegetable hit, with a rich taste that the whole family will enjoy. 

Each serving contains only 250 calories, with 6.3 grams of fat. It also has 19 grams of protein, so it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy your favourite Italian meal. This recipe makes 6 serves.

These low-fat banana muffins make a delicious afternoon snack when you need a little energy boost- without ruining you weight loss efforts. Full of flavour and low in carbs, these are a healthy alternative to store-bought muffins and other sugary snacks.

This recipe makes 12 banana muffins. Each one contains only 79.5 calories, with 17.1 grams of carbs and 0.6 grams of fat. And best of all, they’re quick and easy to make. Here’s how you can make these yummy muffins at home…

There’s a reason why Popeye loved spinach so much. While it might not make you instantly bulge with muscles the way he did, it is a great source of iron and protein, which keeps you strong and energised without adding on loads of extra calories.

In fact, spinach is so low in calories that people often wish they enjoyed it more so they would eat it more often. Well, good news. Spinach doesn’t have to be plain and boring. Here are three great ways to include more spinach in your diet plan, so that you enjoy the benefits of this high-protein, low-calorie superfood in a way you’ll actually enjoy…