YOU CAN ENJOY A BARBIE

It’s just not summer without barbecues — and luckily there are plenty of ways to tweak your recipes so your weightloss stays on track

MarInate your meat, or rub with spices, to add flavour without using oil or salt. try a delicious tangy mix of chilli powder, turmeric, garlic powder, pepper and cumin.

PIck lean meats such as skinless chicken breast or fish fillets to keep smartPoints low, and trim any fat before cooking.

WraP fish in kitchen foil with some veg and ‘steam’ on the barbecue.

thread lean meat, onions, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms on skewers for tasty, but low smartPoints kebabs. If you’re making burgers, add finely chopped herbs for extra flavour.

Watch your portions when it comes to meat — it’s easy to overindulge at a barbie.

skIP the creamy, fatty sauces and try a squeeze of lime to pep up your meat instead.

Use lettuce wraps for a fresh, 0 smartPoints alternative to a burger bun.

Load up with salads and vegetables first before adding a portion of meat, rather than the other way around.

choose fruit for dessert — you can even barbecue it. Pineapple and mango skewers are particularly delicious.