Do this with your veggies to save calories this winter

Trying to slim down your waistline and save extra calories this winter? Here’s a quick tip to help you do this, and sneak veggies into comfort food.

Boost your immune system

Getting enough vegetables in your daily diet is essential for good health. It helps to boost your immune system so that you’re able to ward off flu viruses and other nasty infections over the coming winter months.

A yummy take on eating winter veg

Let’s be honest, steamed veggies just doesn’t sound as satisfying as a bowl of mac and cheese on a chilly night, does it? Well, here’s an easy way to get the best of both worlds – comfort food and nutrition. Puree veggies like cauliflower and zucchini and add this mixture to your mac and cheese dish. Bake in the oven as normal.

How it helps you save calories

This way, you’ll be replacing some of the pasta space in your dish with healthy vegetables (without anyone being the wiser), and by doing this, you could eat 200–350 fewer calories.

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