Pub lunch swaps

Who says you can’t have something sweet when slimming? ‘Desserts can serve as a source of essential nutrients,’ says nutritionist Helen Bell. ‘For example, one containing fruits, nuts and wholegrains

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat

SERVES 6 The addition of lentils keeps this leaner on both cost and cals. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil500g minced lamb1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1tsp ground cumin1tsp ground

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Eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, but it can be a struggle to keep both a diet and your bank balance on track. That’s why we’ve made it easy and created a simple eating plan that will hel

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op