Cabbage is very high in Vitamin K and Vitamin C and is also a good source of fibre which means it is great for weight loss because it helps keep us feeling full longer. Beef also helps us feel full and is packed with nutrients.

Quick and simple to make, great tasting, low in fat and full of nutritious ingredients...what more could we want in a healthy dinner?

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Beef is full of protein, iron and other important nutrients.

Brown rice is one of the healthiest foods in the world. This recipe combines both these superfoods with the added goodness of vegetables to produce a dish which as tasty as it is healthy.

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Pumpkin is a very versatile vegetable and this sweet winter warmer is a popular favourite you can serve family and friends alike.

Roasting the butternut pumpkin before using it in the soup gives the pumpkin a richer flavor. If you wish, you can roast some brown onions at the same time you are roasting the pumpkin and add it to the soup as well.

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Caesar salad tastes great but typical Caesar salad dressings are often high in fat.

What makes this Caesar salad so good is that it is quite light and still adds a nice flavor to any of your favourite salads. If you're not being too careful about fat and calories, parmesan cheese shavings can be added for extra flavour if desired.

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Risottos are very popular and can be very healthy.

This recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare.

Feel free to omit the chicken from the recipe if you are vegetarian and add any other vegetables that you like such as pumpkin or sweet potato cut into small cubes.

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Most of us can benefit from including more vegetables in our diet and this vegetable lasagne is a great way to do it.

This vegetable lasagne recipe is made using pumpkin, tomato pasta sauce, spinach leaves, crushed garlic and cottage cheese, which is a great source of protein and adds a nice zest to this dish.

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Everyone knows apples are good for us, but not everyone knows how versatile apples can really be. A great example of this versatility is this tasty curried apple soup recipe.

Tangy, colorful and something completely different, this soup makes a wonderful dinner or lunch when enjoyed with fresh breads, scones or chapattis.

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Italians generally are said to have relatively low levels of heart disease which has been attributed to the traditional regional dishes that Italy is famous for.

Pasta made with a Bolognese sauce using lean minced meat, onions, garlic, olive oil and fresh tomatoes is certainly one of those classic regional dishes.

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Healthy winter dinners call for thick soups made with healthy ingredients like this fish chowder which combines the goodness of Salmon (which is believed to have special proteins that aid in weight loss), Celery, Rice and Vegetable Stock.

This healthy, low fat fish chowder is very tasty and easy to prepare.

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This recipe combines the goodness and taste of grilled pumpkin, tomatoes, baby spinach, balsamic vinegar and fresh crusty bread.

This grilled vegetable stack is a very quick and easy light meal, perfect if you have had a large lunch or just feel like something small. Feel free to use any other vegetables you like in this recipe.

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Most of us could do with including more vegetables in our diet.

These vegetables taste great coated in garlic, mustard seeds and turmeric.

The turmeric gives the vegetables a great yellow colour. These flavoursome vegetables can be served with rice or even cous cous.

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Dishes with pastry are not something people with weight loss goals should eat often.

But if you watch your portion sizes and make sure the ingredients that accompany the pastry are healthy and low in fat, they needn't be totally off the menu. To make this recipe even healhier you can add capsicum & mushrooms if you like.

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If you would like to include more vegetables into your diet and/or the diets of your loved ones, this recipe is a great way to do it.

We've deliberately called this dish 'Quick Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata' because it is so quick and easy to prepare. Simply serve a slice or two with a lovely green salad and you'll be satisfied for hours.

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Chicken Parmigiana is one of the most popular pub or restaurant meals in Australia but often the meals served are far too big.

This chicken parmigiana recipe uses small chicken breasts so the portion size will be much more sensible than that you'd get in your local hotel or restaurant. Remember, everything in moderation.

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Portion control is one of the secrets to successful weight loss and eating mini versions of your favourite healthy foods is a great way of getting used to eating less.

These mini quiches with capsicum are high in protein and contain healthy antioxidants that are provided by the capsicum. Combine with a healthy green salad for the perfect dinner.

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Vegetable pizzas are becoming more and more popular as people realise how much fat traditional pizzas made with salami, sausage and other high-fat meats contain.

Using flour tortillas as a pizza base is a great idea and is also much lower in fat and calories than regular pizza bases. Chutney has been used on these pizzas for extra flavour.

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Leeks are related to garlic and onions and they contain many of the same beneficial compounds found in these well-researched, health-promoting vegetables.

This classic dish makes a healthy winter dinner and any left-overs can be eaten as a healthy low-fat snack. Serve with parsley, a small dab of light sour cream and your favourite bread.

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Mushrooms are high in fibre, low in carbs, calories and sodium and are cholesterol and fat free while capsicum, which is loaded with vitamins A, C and beta carotene, is low in fat, calories and cholesterol.

This quick and simple frittata recipe combines the both to make a yummy dish the whole family can enjoy.

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Eggplant has a host of vitamins and is a good source of fibre. Pumpkins are low in calories and rich in potassium. Chickpeas are superstars when it comes to providing dietary fibre and other nutrients like folate.

This dish combines the healthiness of all these ingredients with the flavoursome taste of curry to make a super nutritious, super quick meal.

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Pork is naturally low in fat and very high in protein so it's a great food choice for those of us wanting to lose weight.

Pork is naturally low in sodium and contains mono-unsaturated fat, which is known to lower cholesterol, so it's also heart healthy. This recipe serves 4 so you can enjoy it with family and friends.

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Potatoes are not fattening! In fact, they are very good for us when not fried or covered with high calorie, high fat toppings.

This sweet potato gnocchi is a twist on regular potato gnocchi. It can be served with any sauce you like, but matches particularly well with creamy sauces. If you do use a creamy sauce, just remember to go easy - if you can!

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Pasta is not fattening! But it is yummy and even healthier when combined with sweet potato, semi sun-dried tomatoes and ham as it has been here.

This recipe is quite an easy one to prepare.

Any sort of pasta you prefer can be used including pasta spirals or bowties.

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Mangoes are delicious and are rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Mangoes are also high in fibre but low in calories and sodium.

Chicken breasts are a wonderful source of protein and with the skin off are low in fat.

Salads can also provide healthy sources of fat when they include ingredients like avocados.

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Fried rice is economical and easy to prepare.

If you are a meat lover and not watching your diet, feel free to add some chopped bacon or ham to this dish.

Kecap Manis also goes well with fried rice; and is available at most supermarkets and Asian Food stores.

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Want to include healthy vegetables in your diet?

This very simple recipe is full of colour, flavour and nutrients and will make a great addition to your weight loss dish repertoire.

To make the best of this recipe, ensure you have all ingredients prepared before you start to cook so you can cook continuously.

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