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    The Slim Down

    • You've heard of that phrase, watch the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves?  Well the same can also be said for calories so next time you are thinking about tucking into a biscuit, cake or curry take a second to see if there's something similar but more figure friendly instead?  Here are just a few examples.

      Swap: An Iced Cream Slice (335 Kcals and 16g fat)
      For: An Iced Finger (152 Kcal and 3.4g fat)
      Save: 183 Kcals and 12.6g fat

      All the sugar from the icing, the whipped cream and the high fat puff pastry in a cream slice wages all out war on the waistline. Iced fingers however are made from soft bread, not pastry, they don't contain cream and although still topped with icing for the sugar hit you crave they generally come in a smaller serving size all of which makes them far more figure friendly.

      Swap: A Cornetto (195 kcal 9.7g fat)
      For: A Whipped Ice-cream in a Cone (85 Kcal and 3.5g fat)
      Save: 110 Kcal and 6.2g fat per ice-cream

      Cornetto cones are packed to the tip with

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    • 1. Balsamic vinegar

      Why? - Two tablespoons of salad dressing contain approximately 150 calories.  Two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar contain less than 10 calories and yet your salad will taste every bit as good.

      How? - When you're not drizzling it on your salads add it to your pastas.  A splash of balsamic vinegar, a little brown sugar and a pinch of salt will turn even the plainest tinned tomatoes into a mouthwatering, waistline friendly sauce that tastes great on pasta, home-made pizza, chicken, fish or pulses.

      2. Tinned puy lentils

      Why? - Once thought of as 'hippy' food, tinned green lentils are now all the rage.  Packed full of cholesterol lowering, blood sugar balancing fibre, these super convenient, ready in moments lentils are also a great source of six important minerals, two mood balancing B-vitamins and, as if all that wasn't enough, they are high in hunger zapping protein too - all with virtually no fat. At just 230 calories for a whole cup of cooked lentils these really

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    • Yahoo! nutritionist Rachael Anne Hill identifies four nutrient-packed, super-healthy foods we should be eating but are often forgotten about.

      Quinoa

      Although commonly referred to as a grain, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is actually a seed.  Available from most good health stores and supermarkets, it can be cooked and eaten in much the same way as rice and contains all the essential amino acids (the amino acids your body can't make) so it is an excellent source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians.

      Quinoa is low in fat but rich in cholesterol-lowering fibre and is a good source of B vitamins needed for repair of body cells and an efficient metabolism.  Quinoa contains energy-giving iron too (the mineral women are most likely to be deficient in), calcium for strong bones and potassium, which can help to reduce high blood pressure. It's also a good source of magnesium, which can reduce the frequency of headaches by helping to relax the blood vessels that supply the brain.  In

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    • Yahoo nutritional expert Rachael Anne Hill reveals her top tips for home-made lunches that will do wonders for your wallet and your waistline.

      Photo: © Rex

      According to a brand new survey of over 2000 adults carried out by Philips, the average Brit spends almost £900 a year on lunchtime sandwiches, wraps, crisps, chocolate bars and drinks and these typical, shop-bought packed lunches can contain close to 1000 calories (see below).

      So while our midday meals are eating into our purses they are adding to our midriffs too.

      The main reason cited by participants of the survey for buying lunch is that they don't have time to make their own.  Many said they also feel uninspired when thinking about what to make and lack the confidence to put together a healthier alternative.

      Here are a few super simple, wallet and waistline friendly ideas to get you started:
      1. Home-made soups and stews make a really nutritious, filling and healthy alternative to sandwiches and can be a great way to increase

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    • © Rex FeaturesSo we all know that there's no mystery to weight gain and that if we eat more calories than we need, we'll get fatter — it's simple science. 

      The art, however, lies in knowing what causes us to overeat in the first place  and doing something about it.  Of course, there are a great many reasons why we over-consume: everything from boredom and loneliness through to stress, low self-esteem and plain old bad habits - but what about the hidden overeating triggers that lurk within your home or work? 

      Here are just a few of them.

      1. Lighting

      According to researchers at the University of California, dieters eat more in a dimly lit room than they do in a bright environment so take down the nets, turn up your dimmer switches, pull back the curtains and go easy on all those candle lit dinners for two.

      [Related feature: How to lose a stone in a month without crash dieting]

      2. Storage

      According to Professor Wansink, author of 'Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think', the places that we

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