Enjoy A Healthy Sunday Roast Dinner

There is nothing better than a Sunday roast is there? All the family together, sat round, having a chat, enjoying a home-cooked meal. But how  you still enjoy yourself when you  are counting your calories and trying to eat healthily.

After all a big plateful of meat, roast potatoes, vegetables and maybe stuffing or Yorkshire pudding, can mount up when you are counting the calories. Do you know that a full Sunday roast with all the trimmings can add up to 850 calories. Maybe more if you are generous with your portion sizes. And that’s before pudding!

With a couple of simple amends however your Sunday lunch can be healthier and just as tasty, which is good for you, your waistline and your family.

? Meat: replace fatter cuts of meat with lean protein such as roasted turkey breast or chicken or baked salmon

? Steam veg such as broccoli or kale. Not only is this healthier, but the flavour and the vitamins are retained.

? Roast vegetables like carrots, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes in a small amount of olive oil and seasonings like garlic, rosemary, and thyme

? Roast potatoes are essential! Par boil the peeled potatoes and then roast in low-calorie cooking spray.

? Yorkshire Pudding: cook or buy mini versions so you can still enjoy them with your meal but cut down on the calories.

? Finally, here is a link to our homemade gravy recipe. This is a much healthier option than a shop-bought option, as this will be lower in calories and sodium.