Winter Warmers

 Winter is well & truly here so instead of packing on those kilos with warm comfort food here are some ways to get warm, hearty & waist-friendly foods

Winter Favourites	Swap To	Why it’s Better
Hot chocolate	Herbal tea	Less calories, sugar and fat & more antioxidants
Sausage roll	Lean beef rissoles	Less calories, less saturated fats, more protein
Fries	Baked potato	Less fat, no trans-fats, less sodium, fewer calories
Fish & Chips	Grilled Salmon, & roast vegetables	Less saturated & trans fats, higher essential fatty acid & nutrient profiles,
Burger	Toasted grilled chicken, avocado, spinach, tomato wrap	Fewer calories, fat, sodium & sugar, More protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Pie	Vegetable & smoked salmon Pastry-free quiche / frittata	More protein, higher essential fatty acid & nutrient profiles, less saturated fats
Creamy Soup with bacon & croutons	Homemade meat & vegetable soup	Less fat, sodium & sugar, More protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Pudding	Poached Pears with cinnamon & cottage cheese	Less fat, sugar and calories, higher in antioxidants, nutrients and protein

Here are some examples for Warm Ideas for each meal

Breakfast: Omelette, porridge

Lunch: toasted lean meal & chargrilled vegetables wrap

Dinner: grilled salmon, roast pumpkin & sweet potato, steamed broccoli green beans

Remember these foods are in season:

-Fruits: pink lady apples, citrus fruits, avocadoes, kiwi and tomatoes

-Veges: pumpkin, garlic, broccoli, baby carrots, leeks, Asian greens, zucchini, kale, cauliflower, and beetroot.