Feeling hungry? There are plenty of foods you can eat that won't pile on the pounds
Fruit and veg
Fruit and vegetables are unlimited (white potatoes are starch, so don’t fill up too much on these – swap for antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes).
Popcorn
Popcorn is easy to make. Just place the corn in a saucepan, close the lid, turn up the heat and wait for them to start popping! Sprinkle with some xylitol if you like them sweet.
Brown rice
Brown rice is packed with nutrients and fills you up too – you can eat as much as you like.
Pulses
Pulses and beans keep you fuller for longer and maintain your energy levels (as well as being a great source of nutrients and fibre). Pop them into homemade soups, add to casseroles, or add to canned tomatoes, onions and herbs for a hearty (wholemeal) pasta sauce.
Sugar alternatives
Fancy something sweet? If you are a bit of a baker, make cakes or cupcakes, but replace the sugar with xylitol, use wholemeal self-raising flour and a low-fat margarine.
Yoghurt
Avoid butter icing. Warm cakes, especially spicy versions, are lovely with a dollop of 0 per cent fat Greek yoghurt. Grate an apple and add some seed mix. This is very nutritious and fills you up, and gives you a sweet hit when you need it.
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