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Yoghurt pot with plum, blanched almonds and agave nectar
Yoghurt has long been considered a ‘health food’ – it is packed with calcium, B vits and friendly bacteria.
On a Fast Day, choose wisely: fruit yoghurts can be high in fat and hidden sugars, so go for a low-fat natural version and boost the taste with fresh plums, which are relatively low-calorie and a good source of fibre, which makes them brilliantly satiating.
Ingredients
100g low-fat natural yoghurt
2 plums, stoned and sliced
20g/1 level tbsp blanched almonds
2 tsps raw agave nectar
Method
The ingredients look gorgeous when layered in a glass tumbler.
The only other thing you need is a spoon.
Almonds are a rich source of magnesium (you’ll get a third of your recommended daily amount from just 10 of them) – great for the nervous system
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Calorie count: 223
Sliced apple with crème fraîche
Apples are the ultimate convenience food, though they are quite high in calories.
Eat the whole thing, skin, pips and core, to get maximum fibre.
Ingredients
1 apple, thinly sliced, with a squeeze of lemon
100g half-fat crème fraîche
1/2 tsp honey
Method
1 Assemble in a bowl, and dig in.
Pectin in apples limits the amount of fat that cells can absorb, and causes the stomach to empty more slowly, leaving you fuller longer
