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	A proper Thai noodle salad I could drink this sharp, fragrant dressing,' says cook Nadine Abensure, 'and I love the salad, resplendent with life-packed, multi-coloured, crisp vegetables.
	Beetroot Risotto 'Rice is a great carbohydrate and should be incorporated into your diet,' say Alison Rose and Tony Guy, founders of the Luscious Low-fat café 'Where possible, mix brown rice with white to get more nutrients and add colour.'
	Spiced Fruit Compote The quantities given here are more than enough, but the compote keeps so well in the fridge that it's worth making plenty. It can be served warm or cold as dessert, but is equally delicious with yoghurt for breakfast.
	Chicken with Mangoes A great, low-fat chicken dish with a sauce made from mangoes for a fruity touch.
	Damper bread Breads are the perfect medium for working magic,' says Titania Hardie, 'as you can focus your thoughts of prosperity and harmony as you knead away. Damper bread, cooked in a flowerpot, is my own special favourite.
	Jerk Marinade This thick paste, based on the dry seasoning blend from the Caribbeann island of the same name, is at its best as a flavouring for pork, beef or chicken
	Lamb and Apricot Tagine This traditional method of cooking a tagine requires little preparation time, especially if you buy the meat already diced. Serve with steamed couscous, rice (or boiled potatoes) and a green salad, or as part of a larger Moroccan meal.
	Nobu's House Special Roll These sushi rolls should be filled with only fresh ingredients: raw tuna, crab, flying fish roe and avocado. Make with Nobu's Vinegared Sushi Rice

Low Fat, Low Calorie Treats

Try some of these inventive suggestions for delicious treats that are delicious but don't break the calorie bank.

Who doesn't get cravings for something sweet and decadent? Unfortunately, most sugary, dessert-type foods are high in both fat and calories and can't usually be enjoyed on a regular basis when trying to lose weight or maintain weight loss. So, what can you do? Try some of the inventive suggestions listed below that are delicious and don't break the calorie bank.

Sugar free gelatin topped with fat-free whipped cream or fat-free whipped topping

Frozen fruit/juice bars
Angel food cake topped with fruit
Caramel or chocolate flavored rice cakes
Make an "ice cream" sandwich - spread fat-free whipped topping between two chocolate graham crackers and freeze
Fat-free, sugar-free pudding
Fat-free frozen yogurt topped with fruit
Animal crackers
Graham crackers
Sweetened dry cereal
Frozen Slim-Fast shake
Frozen bananas
Iced coffee sweetened with artificial sweetener
Sugar free hot cocoa
Sugar free Fudgsicle bars
Bake an apple and top it with "light" maple syrup
Skim milk cappuccino
Pudding pies made with sugar free pudding and low-fat graham cracker crust
Sorbet
And - of course ... Slim-Fast Snack Bars!