Ok, so having a big meal of fish and chips is not the kind of reward we’re talking about here.  But when you’re having plenty of veges and salad, it’s ok to sometimes put something like a nice lean steak or a couple of meatballs or rissoles on the side for a delicious addition to your meal.  No, they’re not low fat as such, but as long as you don’t overdo the amount of food you’re putting on the plate in the first place (ie - just one steak or one rissole with a little gravy), you’re set.

It’s great to see companies marketing for those who want to reduce their fat intakes, however many of those foods and beverages you want to purchase have a “hidden” baddie.  Make sure you check the nutrition table on the back of the packet before you purchase - it may be “98% fat free” but many products use sugar to compensate for the less fat!

When purchasing “low-fat” products, compare different brands for the one with the least sugar AND fat (or comprimise between them).  Sugar is just as important to reduce as fat when trying to lose weight.

Cooking lower fat - non-stick pans where you don’t need to use gross amounts of oil to stop your food from sticking to the bottoms are huge fat reducers. No matter what you’re cooking, you will, at the maximum, only need to add a small spray of oil.

When making the desserts for your guests, consider using artificial sweetener instead of full sugar - you’d be amazed at the calorie reduction but the taste is just as good! For whipped cream, try using partially frozen evaporated skim milk. Whip it up and it makes an awesome, healthier alternative.