5:2 diet filling meals for fast days

Low-carb recipes to minimise fluctuations in blood sugar

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 25 mins 150g baby spinach½ cucumber, sliced1 red onion, finely sliced4 wholemeal pittas, toasted,to serveFOR THE FALAFEL150g baby spinach400g can chickpeas, drained1 ga

For one of the easiest soups of all, cook split red lentils with veg and spices until sublime in texture. The flavours are inspired by Turkish cuisine, including the serving suggestion of dried mint,

Replacing some of the gnocchi with butter beans adds fibre and protein, while keeping the calories low. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 3tbsp olive oil ✱ 77g pack chopped smoked pancetta ✱ 400g f

Delicious, nutrient-dense, make-ahead meals designed to be prepped in bulk and reheated when you need them so you can maximise your fuelling and minimise your kitchen time

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