We’ll help you to be a good loser

Slimming World is a healthy eating plan that the whole family can follow – that’s the message from the Renfrewshire Slimming World Consultants.

They are backing our Cute Kids contest and this week Consultant Sarah McElroy tells us why everyone in her family – especially her son Harry – loves the meals she makes.

The easy recipes mean that no matter what age you are, there is something the everyone at the dinner table can enjoy.

Paisley woman Sarah McElroy is a Slimming World consultant and is a firm believer that this is an eating plan that everyone can follow.

“We find that all of our members who come to group and make the decision to become healthy, have a positive effect on their family members,” said Sarah.

“Our recipes are so easy to adapt for the whole family. There is no need to skip on taste or choice as we have it all covered at Slimming World.

“We also look at ways families can stay active together as part of our body image programme.

“It’s a great way for everyone to follow a healthy lifestyle.”

The Slimming World plan allows you to choose from more than 1,000 recipes online as well as support from your consultant and your fellow members.

Sarah went on: “All our members are great at coming up with new recipes and ideas for each other. The meetings are a great way to stay on track.”

With Slimming World forget calorie counting, forget deprivation and hunger, forget the strict rules and regulations of past diets, forget completely any previous dieting dos and don’ts – they’ll only get in your way.

Here is a great Slimming World recipe ideal for lunchboxes or summer barbecues. Chicken Caesar Salad

This serves four; takes 15 minutes to prepare; is ready in 30 to 60 minutes and has one-and-a-half syns per serving.

We’ve given this all-American classic a healthy makeover to save stacks of Syns. Ingredients

Four large skinless and boneless chicken breasts Low-calorie cooking spray Eight back bacon rashers, visible fat removed, cut into thick strips 30g fresh Parmesan, grated Two little gem lettuces, leaves separated or one large cos lettuce, leaves torn into large pieces 200g cherry tomatoes, halved For the dressing: 200g fat-free natural fromage frais One garlic clove, crushed One level tsp mustard powder Juice of one lemon To make: Pre-heat your grill to medium-high. Season the chicken lightly, and spray with low-calorie cooking spray.

Grill for six to seven minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and shred or slice thickly.

Meanwhile, spray a heavy non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, add the bacon strips and fry gently over a medium heat.

When crisp, remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Stir in half the Parmesan and season lightly.

Place the lettuce leaves and tomatoes in a bowl and toss with half the dressing to coat well.

Scatter over the chicken and bacon and finish with the remaining dressing and Parmesan, plus plenty of black pepper.

Cool, cover and chill until you’re ready to eat.

Divide into four portions to serve.