Porridge with blueberry compote
Top high-fibre porridge oats with creamy Greek yogurt and healthy blueberries – buy frozen to help cut the cost of this filling breakfast
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If you follow the 5:2 diet, try these healthy and filling recipes for fasting days – all dishes come in at under 250 calories and are filled with a variety of nourishing ingredients.
Top high-fibre porridge oats with creamy Greek yogurt and healthy blueberries – buy frozen to help cut the cost of this filling breakfast
This super healthy soup combines broccoli and kale with ginger, coriander and turmeric for a nutrient dense and low-fat lunch
This traditional Tuscan soup, which means ‘cooked water’, is served with a poached egg for extra richness – a perfect starter or light lunch
Pounding meat until thin and flat is a great technique for barbecued chicken breast, as it ensures it won’t dry out. Try this version with lemon and herbs.
This colourful salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures – dress with sweet chilli and coriander
This spicy soup with basmati rice and apples is chunky, warming and wholesome – plus its low in fat and calories to boot.
This midweek stir-fry is packed with goodness from the crunchy veggies. It’s flavoured with lime, Thai basil and ginger
A balanced, omelette-like dish of protein-rich eggs baked with cheese, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and spinach
Use roasted vegetables in this speedy, low calorie soup – we used peppers, aubergines, onions and courgettes. Serve with herby ricotta-topped rye bread
Crispy filo pastry makes a light base for a vegetarian tart filled with Mediterranean veg and feta