It’s not so easy to stick to an energy reduced weight loss plan when you want to catch up with family and friends over dinner. Staying in every night alone however is not an option either; people should live neither to eat nor to lose weight.
Our easy entertaining dinner plan gives you an energy intake of 2770KJ but your guests should be given the option of a little more. The last thing you want them to do is race home via the nearest late night burger bar because they were left wanting.
A couple of dips placed around the area where guests congregate is a good way to get the evening off to a good start. Many dips however tip the scales when it comes to energy (KJ) but this eggplant dip is a healthy low energy alternative.
Your guests can have it with crackers but you should serve raw vegetable crudités for yourself and others who want to save room for later.
Soup is a terrific starter at a dinner party. Make it in advance and have it gently heating while you entertain your guests.
It’s delicious served with a warm grainy sourdough but with an additional 600Kj you can do without one.
A side of salmon looks very impressive and is very easy to prepare. With accompanying steamed green beans, chat potatoes and whole egg mayonnaise, your guest can enjoy the VIP treatment while your meal is complete with a serve of green beans.
Fresh berries are the perfect end to a delicious meal. Served with thick shavings of dark chocolate they are more magnificent and with cream… well it’s the stuff dreams are made of, except when you are trying to lose weight.
Give all that to your guest and you just swap the cream for low fat natural yoghurt. You’re not missing out completely and, with that one simple swap, you’ll save about 600KJ.
Each glass accounts for about 425KJ and a fast paced walk will burn a similar amount of energy. That way it’s a reward you have worked for!
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