Meat

Chicken is always going to be a staple in a low fat diet but there's so much more to this fabulously versatile meat if you want to do something other than grill it. Being low fat is a great start to any recipe so with the...

Sometimes having convenient ingredients in the store cupboard is not a bad idea for a healthy eating plan. The difficulty often arises in knowing how to use them to their best advantage to produce low fat, tasty meals. This...

One way to be successful with a low fat or low calorie diet plan is not let it stop you trying new ingredients and flavours. Another thing is that it stops you being bored, a sure diet killer. This unctuous rich casserole marries...

Stir frying is one of the best ways to cook meat as it uses little oil or fat. It is also one of the quickest ways to cook but you need to make sure you use the leanest beef. This is a delightful blend of sticky sweet from the...

Even though it’s not a low fat food, chorizo is so rich in flavour that a little goes a long way. This hearty and very tasty stew is perfect for family suppers served with fresh green vegetables or salad and crusty bread (for...

Why chicken and walnuts? Well not only is chicken a great low fat food but walnuts are one of nature’s wonders. This funny looking wrinkly nuts are a superfood which is a title given to foods that are deemed to have health giving...

Lovely lean, protein full, vitamin packed turkey made into juicy meatballs served with a rich tomato sauce. All you need to add is some spaghetti. (Don’t forget to adjust the calorie count). Remember that turkey is high in sodium...

Use new season lamb to get the best from this recipe. Lamb is best served slightly pink. If you don’t like rare meat, cook until just past the pink stage – it really does make a difference. The green vegetable in this dish is...

Good steak and a sticky sauce is always a good combination. Buy the leanest steak you can afford and don’t overcook it. Eat this with a jacket potato, a fresh crunchy salad or some green beans that have been steamed or boiled so...

Turkey makes the leanest possible burgers and minced turkey is now available in supermarkets but if you want to avoid the potential gristle and bits of fat in the pre-minced product buy the turkey strips designed for stir frying...