The TLC Plan recipes are nutritionally balanced recipes that taste delicious.
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Grill 50g of healthy-eating lean back bacon until crispy. When the bacon is cooked, toast 1 wholegrain bagel, cut it…
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Breakfast: Poached eggs on toast
Poach 2 eggs, any way you like. Then toast 1 slice of wholegrain bread and place the eggs on the…
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Lunch: Grilled chicken & jacket potato
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Bake 1 large jacket potato for around 1 hour until it’s soft on…
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Crush 2 garlic cloves, chop 1 onion and 2 carrots, and slice 200g of mushrooms. Heat a non-stick frying pan…
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Dinner: Steak and paprika wedges
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 1 large potato into wedges and place on a baking sheet. Brush…
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Dinner: Homemade lamb and mint burgers
Mix 450g of lean minced lamb with 1 tbsp of mint sauce and black pepper. Shape into 4 large burgers…
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Dinner: Sticky pork and veg with rice
Cook 350g of rice according to the pack instructions, drain and set aside. Steam 1 small pack of baby sweetcorn,…
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Cook 350g brown rice according to the pack instructions, drain and set aside. While the rice is cooking, heat 1…
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Dinner: Salmon with a horseradish crust
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Mix 2 tsp of horseradish sauce with lemon juice and spread over 1…
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Dinner: Turkey and broccoli pesto
Grill 1 turkey steak until cooked through, then cut into bite–sized pieces. Meanwhile, cook 75g of wholewheat pasta according to…
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Dinner: Plaice with new potatoes and veg
Boil 4 new potatoes in their skins until cooked through, then drain. Steam a selection of seasonal vegetables. While the…
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Dinner: Healthy fish and chips
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 1 large unpeeled potato into chunky chips. Place on a baking tray,…
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Dinner: Chicken and root vegetable casserole
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Peel and dice 1 onion. Peel and chop 2 carrots, 1 leek, 1…
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In a non-metallic bowl, mix together 160g of Activia Natural Yogurt with curry powder to taste and a little lemon…
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Dinner: Grilled lamb and rosemary potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Peel 450g potatoes and cut into bite–sized cubes. Heat 1 tbsp of olive…
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Breakfast: Tropical fruit salad with pecan nuts
Slice 1 small banana, 1 fresh pineapple ring and 1 slice canteloupe melon into chunks and place in a bowl.…
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Snack: Dried apricots and Yogurt
Enjoy 6 dried apricots and a 165g Activia Strawberry Snackpot.
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Serve a 165g Activia Raspberry Snackpot with 3 chopped unsalted pecan nuts.
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Dinner: Homemade burgers & corn on the cob
Grate 1 red onion and mix with 400g of extra-lean minced beef, 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, 1 beaten egg…
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Dinner: Jacket potato with homemade guacamole
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6 and bake 1 large potato for around 1 hour until the…
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Breakfast: Peanut butter & banana toast
Toast 1 slice of wholegrain bread and top it with 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 small sliced banana.…
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Breakfast: Toast with jam & juice
Toast 2 slices of wholegrain bread and top each one with 1 level tsp of low-fat spread and reduced-sugar jam.…
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Breakfast: Blueberry & muesli layers
Drop 2 tbsp of blueberries in the bottom of a glass. Spoon over half a 125g pot of Activia Cranberry…
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Breakfast: Scrambled eggs & muffin
Chop 2 tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and dice. Beat 2 eggs with 1 tbsp of semi-skimmed milk and…
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Top 2 wholegrain wheat biscuits with a 125g pot of Activia Fig Yogurt, 1 chopped dried fig and 1 tbsp…
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Grill 50g of healthy-eating lean back bacon until crispy. When the bacon is cooked, toast 1 wholegrain bagel, cut it…
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Breakfast: Traditional cooked breakfast
Heat 2 tsp of sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan. Cut 4 tomatoes in half and slice 200g of…
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Sift 115g of plain flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre.…
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Breakfast: Roasted tomato, bacon, eggs
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 4 tomatoes in half and place in a roasting tin. Drizzle with…
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Breakfast: Blueberry & walnut muffins
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Place 12 paper muffin cases into a muffin tin. Place 150g of plain…
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Breakfast: Cheese scones & fruit salad
Preheat the oven to 230°C/gas mark 8, and brush a baking sheet with a little sunflower oil. Sift 225g of…
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Lunch: Hummus, pepper & tomato pitta
Chop 1/2 green pepper into sticks and serve with a 1/2 large tub of hummus, 8 cherry tomatoes and 1…
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Chop ½ small avocado, ½ red pepper, ½ small red onion and 1 ripe tomato and mix together with ½…
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Lunch: Muffin with egg, spinach & cheese
Lightly steam a couple of handfuls of spinach and poach 2 eggs according to how you like them cooked. Cut…
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Peel and mash ½ ripe avocado with a little lemon juice and black pepper. Spread the avocado over 1 slice…
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Lunch: Hummus & rocket baguette
Halve a 15cm piece wholegrain baguette and spread over 4tbsp hummus. Chop 3 sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkle over the hummus.…
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Lunch: Ham, cheese & tomato melt
Cut 1 panini in half and fill with 2 sliced tomatoes, ⅓ small ball sliced reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, 1 slice…
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Lunch: Italian pasta tricolour salad
Chop ⅓ small ball reduced-fat mozzarella cheese and ½ small avocado into bite-sized pieces. Halve 7 cherry tomatoes. Mix the…
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Lunch: Steak & melted cheese baguette
Grill 1 lean beef sandwich steak until cooked to your liking. Top with 3tbsp grated reduced-fat cheese and return to…
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Lunch: New potato & salmon salad
Chop 225g cooked new potatoes in their skins and a 5cm piece of cucumber into bite sized pieces. Halve 7…
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Lunch: Sardines & tomato salad
Chop 1 tomato and ½ red onion, mix together and season with a little black pepper. Serve a 15cm piece…
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Chop a 5cm piece of cucumber, 1 tomato, ½ green pepper and ½ small red onion. Mix together with 5…
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Drain ½ small can of pink salmon (around 210g can) and chop a 5cm piece of cucumber. Mix the salmon…
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Lunch: Lentil soup with cheese sandwich
Heat up 1 large bowl of lentil soup. Fill 2 slices wholegrain bread with 2tbsp low-fat soft cheese and salad…
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Lunch: Roast chicken pasta salad
Chop a 100g pre-roasted skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Halve 6 cherry tomatoes and slice 3 spring onions. Mix…
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Lunch: Chicken, chick peas & couscous
Prepare 50g couscous according to the pack instructions. Chop a 100g pre-prepared grilled skinless chicken breast into bite sized pieces,…
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Lunch: Goats cheese mini pizzas
Halve 1 English muffin and spread 4tbsp ready-made tomato sauce over the cut sides. Crumble 30g goat’s cheese and slice…
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Cut 1 wholegrain bagel in half and fill it with 2 tbsp of low-fat soft cheese and some sliced cucumber.…
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Serve 2 wholemeal pittas with 4 tbsp of hummus, 4 tbsp of tzatziki and some vegetable crudités. Make these from…
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Lightly toast 3 slices of wholegrain bread. Spread each slice with 1 tsp of light mayo. Fill the sandwich with…
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Lunch: Morroccan-style couscous salad
Make up 75g of raw couscous according to the instructions on the packet. Mix it with half a small can…
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Toast 2 slices of granary bread and top them with 2 tsp of sunflower margarine. Beat 1 egg with 1…
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Lunch: Spicy cheese & tomato panini
Fill 1 Panini with 4 tbsp of grated reduced-fat Cheddar and 3 tbsp of salsa. Grill until the cheese melts…
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Heat 2 tsp of sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add half a chopped onion and cook for around…
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Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 1 courgette, 1 red and green pepper, 1 small aubergine and 20…
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Brush a 125g skinless chicken breast with sunflower oil, grill until cooked through and then slice diagonally. Meanwhile, chop a…
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Heat 1 tsp of sunflower oil in a non-stick pan. Peel and chop 1 small onion and ½ red and…
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Lunch: Tuna, olive & rocket pizza
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Place 1 thin and crispy ready-made pizza base on a baking sheet and…
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Lunch: Chicken, watercress & pasta salad
Brush a 125g skinless chicken breast with olive oil, season and grill until it's cooked through, then slice diagonally. Meanwhile,…
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Lunch: Grilled prawns & guacamole
Thread 15 King size prawns onto skewers. Mix 2 tsp of olive oil with 1 tsp of honey and a…
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Lunch: Brocolli & sweetcorn pesto pasta
Boil 75g of wholewheat pasta according to the instructions on the packet and a handful of broccoli florets. Drain and…
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Lunch: Grilled trout with new potatoes
Grill 1 prepared trout until cooked through. Boil 4 new potatoes in their skin, then drain and mix with 3…
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Lunch: Beef wrap with roasted pepper
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 1 red and 1 green pepper into chunky strips and place on…
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Lunch: Tomato & pancetta bruschetta
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Slice 1 baguette into pieces about 3cm thick. Place on a baking sheet,…
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Lunch: Turkey, potato & bean salad
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Chop 1 large sweet potato into cubes, place into a roasting tin, drizzle…
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Lunch: Warm salmon nicoise salad
Boil 8 new potatoes in their skin, drain, cut in half and keep them warm. While the potatoes are cooking,…
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Lunch: Traditional roast lunch
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Place a 500g beef roasting joint on a rack, season and place in…
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Lunch: Jacket potato with spicy tuna
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Bake 1 large jacket potato for around 1 hour until soft on the…
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Lunch: Sweet potato & butter bean stew
Chop 1 onion, 2 celery sticks, 1 small leek, 2 carrots and 1 large sweet potato into chunks. Place in…
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Lunch: Turkey, pea & cream spaghetti
Cook 150g of wholewheat spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside. Meanwhile, peel and dice…
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Lunch: Minestrone with cheesy toast
Slice 1 medium leek, 1 large onion, 1 carrot and 2 celery sticks. Shred 175g of cabbage and finely chop…
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Lunch: Noodles with Asian prawns
In a non-metallic bowl, mix together 1 tbsp of sunflower oil, the juice of 1 lime, ? tbsp of red…
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Dinner: Pasta with tomato sauce
Cook 200g of pasta according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking,…
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Cook 1 layer of rice noodles, according to the instructions on the packet, then drain and set aside. While the…
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Dinner: Salmon & watercress tagliatelle
Cook 200g of tagliatelle according to the instructions on the packet, then drain. Mix the tagliatelle with a 200g can…
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Chop half a courgette and half a green pepper. Thread them onto 4 skewers with 8 cherry tomatoes and 8…
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Dinner: Egg & prawn fried rice
Heat 2 tsp of sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan. Slice 3 spring onions and add to the pan…
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Dinner: Broccoli & walnut tagliatelle
Cook 75g of tagliatelle according to the instructions on the packet, then drain. Steam a handful of broccoli florets. Mix…
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Dinner: Chicken & pepper kebabs
Chop 100g of skinless chicken breast into cubes. Cut half a red and a green pepper into bite-sized pieces. Thread…
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Boil 5 new potatoes in their skins, then drain and toss with 3 tbsp of reduced-fat sour cream, 2 sliced…
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Dinner: Turkey in black bean sauce
Cut 250g of turkey steaks into strips. Slice 1 onion and 1 green pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of sunflower oil…
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Cook 200g of spaghetti according to the pack instructions, drain and set aside. Then heat 1 tbsp of olive oil…
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Dinner: Creamy garlic mushroom pasta
Cook 100g of spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside. While the spaghetti is cooking,…
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Dinner: Thai red pork with noodles
Cook 2 layers of rice noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and keep warm. Slice 300g of…
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Dinner: Lamb steak & coriander
Grill a 100g lean lamb steak until cooked through. While the lamb is cooking, prepare 100g of couscous according to…
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Cook 400g of penne according to the instructions on the packet, then drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil…
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Cook a 600g pack of gnocchi according to the pack instructions, then drain. Then steam 2 handfuls of broccoli florets…
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Dinner: Homemade salmon fishcakes
Drain a 200g can of pink salmon and flake the fish. Beat 1 egg in a jug. Mix the salmon…
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Dinner: Vegetable & cashew nut stir fry
Cook 200g of egg noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and then set aside. Heat 2 tsp…
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Dinner: Quorn with hoi sin sauce
Cook 175g of brown rice according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside. Cut 1 carrot, 4…
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Cook 75g of penne according to the pack instructions, drain and set aside. Meanwhile, steam a handful of broccoli florets.…
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Dinner: Tofu in black bean sauce
Cook 200g of rice noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside. Then heat 1 tbsp…
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Dinner: Mixed vegetable tortilla
Heat 1 tbsp of sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan. Chop 1 small red onion, a handful of mushrooms,…
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Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Top a 150g pizza base with 150g of ready-made tomato sauce. Chop 1…
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Dinner: Cheese & red pepper quesadilla
Top 1 tortilla wrap with 4 tbsp of grated reduced-fat cheese and 4 roasted red pepper pieces from a jar…
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A 165g pot of Activia Strawberry Snackpot Yogurt with 4 whole Brazil nuts.
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Snack: Snackpot, walnuts & blueberries
A 165g pot of Activia Fat Free Strawberry Snackpot Yogurt with 4 walnut halves and a handful of blueberries.
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Snack: Snackpot & cheese crispbread
A 165g pot of Activia Fat Free Raspberry Snackpot Yogurt. Plus 2 cripsbreads topped with 2 tbsp of low-fat soft…
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Snack: Snackpot & peanut butter toast
A 165g pot of Activia Raspberry Fat Free Snackpot Yogurt. Plus 1 slice of wholegrain toast topped with 1tsp peanut…
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Snack: Hummus with carrot sticks
6 tbsp of hummus with 1 small raw carrot, cut into sticks.
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Snack: Snackpot with crumpet and jam
A 165g pot of Activia Fat Free Peach Snackpot Yogurt and 1 toasted crumpet topped with 1tsp each of low-fat…
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Snack: Snackpot with fruit and peanuts
A 165g pot of Activia Fat Free Peach Snackpot Yogurt with 1 kiwi fruit and 1 tbsp of plain peanuts.
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2 slices of wholegrain toast topped with 2 tsp of low-fat soft cheese and 1 thinly sliced tomato
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Snack: Breadsticks with tzatziki
5 breadsticks and 3 tbsp of tzatziki.
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Snack: Dried apricots and cashews
4 dried apricots and 25g unsalted cashew nuts.
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Fill 1 wholemeal pitta with 1 slice of lean ham, shredded lettuce, 1 sliced tomato and cucumber slices. Plus 1…
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Snack: Oatcakes with brie & tomatoes
Serve 2 oatcakes with a 25g piece of brie and 6 cherry tomatoes.
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Mash 1 pre-prepared hard-boiled egg with 1 tsp of reduced-fat mayo. Cut 1 small wholegrain roll in half and top…
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Fill a bowl with chopped lettuce, 1 sliced tomato and a small chunk of diced cucumber. Add 2 tbsp of…
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Enjoy 25g each of unsalted peanuts and raisins.
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Snack: Strawberries with dark chocolate
Melt 25g dark chocolate and dip in 7 strawberries.
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Snack: Healthy dippers and salsa
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 2 x 300g baking potatoes into wedges, place in a roasting tin…
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Snack: Griddled prawns in pitta
Place 50g of king prawns in a bowl with 1 tsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of lemon juice.…
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Snack: Baked apple, walnuts & yogurt
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Remove the cores from 4 large cooking apples and place in a shallow…
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Snack: Sultana, hazelnut and oat cookies
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Cream 175g of sunflower margarine with 150g of soft brown sugar until light…
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Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 17cm square baking tin. Mash 1 large banana and…
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Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Line 2 x 18cm cake tins with greaseproof paper, then brush with oil…
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Snack: Individual strawberry pavlovas
Pre-heat the oven to 120°C/gas mark ½. Grease and line 2 baking sheets. Whisk 2 egg whites until fairly stiff.…
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Peel and chop 400g of potatoes and boil until cooked through. Drain and mash with 2 tbsp of red pesto…
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Dinner: Lamb chop with greek salad
To make the salad: chop ¼ of a cucumber, 2 ripe tomatoes, 1 small red onion and 1 green pepper…
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Dinner: Vegetable and chickpea curry
Cook 175g of brown rice according to the pack instructions, drain and set aside. While the rice is cooking, heat…
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Dinner: Grilled salmon with bean salad
Grill 1 salmon steak until cooked through. While the salmon is cooking, drain 1 small can of mixed beans in…
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Dinner: Roasted veg with couscous and hummus
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cut 1 courgette, 1 red and 1 green pepper and 1 small aubergine…
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Dinner: Mushroom and rocket risotto
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Crush 1 clove of garlic and chop 1 small…
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Spread 1 tsp of pesto over a 100g fresh tuna steak. Then grill until cooked through. Serve with 2 thick…
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Dinner: Ratatouille with jacket potato
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 and bake 2 large potatoes for around 1 hour until the insides are…
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Dinner: Smoked haddock with spinach pie
Peel 800g of potatoes, cut into chunks and boil until cooked through. Drain and mash with a little semi–skimmed milk…
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Breakfast: Cream cheese & strawberry bagel
Cut 1 wholegrain bagel in half, toast and top with 2 tbsp of low-fat soft cheese and 5 sliced strawberries.…
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Snack: Hummus with sugar snap peas
Serve 4 tbsp of hummus with 80g of sugar snap peas.
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Snack: Rye with guacamole & cherry tomatoes
Top 3 rye crispbreads with 3 tbsp of guacamole and 6 sliced cherry tomatoes.
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Enjoy 15 unsalted almonds.
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Snack: Wholemeal Fruit scone & cherries
Enjoy 1 wholemeal fruit scone and 20 cherries.
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Snack: Tzatziki, breadsticks & veggies
Serve 4 tbsp of tzatziki with 4 breadsticks, 6 cherry tomatoes and 2 sticks of celery.
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Lunch: Mixed bean cous cous salad
Drain and rinse a large can of mixed beans in water and grate 1 large carrot. Place the beans and…
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Dinner: Vibrant roasted vegetables with pasta
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6. Cut 1 red onion, 1 courgette, 1 red pepper and _…
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Dinner: Italian-style pasta & pesto salad
Cook 225g of wholewheat pasta according to the pack instructions, then drain and run under cold water to cool. Drain…
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Breakfast: Continental breakfast
Top 2 slices of rye bread with 2 tbsp of low-fat soft cheese, 1 slice of lean ham and 1…
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Enjoy a selection of summer fruits either individually or chopped up to make a mega fruit salad: 1 peach, 1…
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Snack: Rye with cream cheese & tomatoe
Top 4 rye crispbreads with 4 tbsp of extra light soft cheese and 6 sliced cherry tomatoes.
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Lunch: Salmon & rice salad with tzatziki
Drain a 210g can of skinless and boneless pink salmon. Halve 12 cherry tomatoes, slice 6 spring onions and cut…
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Lunch: Tomato, mozzarella & avocado sandwich
Mash 1 small avocado and mix with a little lemon juice and black pepper. Spread 1 slice of wholegrain bread…
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Lunch: Spicy tuna & new potato salad
Chop 250g of boiled new potatoes with skins into bite-sized pieces. Halve 6 cherry tomatoes, slice 2 spring onions and…
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Dinner: Teriyaki tuna with veggie noodles
Place 2 x 125g of fresh tuna steaks in a shallow dish and spoon over 2 tbsp of teriyaki sauce.…
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Dinner: Lamb cutlets with potato salad
Boil 12 new potatoes in their skins, drain and leave to cool. Mix with 4 tbsp of reduced-fat sour cream,…
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Dinner: Cheese & tomato stuffed chicken breast
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6. Slice a 125g skinless chicken breast horizontally to make a pocket…
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Dinner: Turkey, pepper & pesto kebabs with jacket potato
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6 and bake 1 large potato for around 1 hour until the…
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Dinner: Veg & cashew nuts in black bean sauce
Cook 150g brown rice according to the pack instructions, then drain. While the rice is cooking, slice 1 carrot, 1…
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Dinner: Baked zesty cod with new potatoes & peas
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6. Place a 140g cod steak in a piece of foil. Add…
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Dinner: Homemade mushroom and pepper pizza
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6. Top 2 x 7-inch thin and crispy pizza bases with 150g…