This unusual combination is really quite refreshing but as you can tell from the ingredients is very healthy.

This Apple, Carrot and Celery Juice Recipe is best if prepared using a juice machine if you have one.

If a stick blender is used instead, the drink will simply have a much thicker consistency.

Even when we're dieting, it's nice to have a treat every now and again!

This Apricot and Almond Balls Recipe makes a sweet little snack or morning tea and are great with your favourite cup of coffee.

If you're not watching your weight too closely, they look great with white chocolate drizzled on top, or if you don't have the time to do this, simply dust them lightly with icing sugar.

Research suggests that many of us don't consume enough fibre in our diets and that because it keeps us feeling fuller longer, fibre can help us to lose weight.

This Banana, Apricot and Bran Smoothie Recipe contains a considerable amount of fibre because bran has been added. It is quite thick however, and if you prefer yours to be a little less thick, simply add ½ cup more low fat milk. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and enjoy!

Grapefruits are believed to aid weight loss.

As well as helping to surpress hunger, they help us metabolise blood sugar so it is less likely to be stored as fat. The only problem is, many people don't like their taste.

This Blood Orange and Grapefruit Juice Recipe combines grapefruit juice with blood oranges to make it more palatable, give it a lovely red colour and make it very high in Vitamin C.

Cabbage is nutrient rich, high in fiber and is a potent source of Vitamin C.

Normally filled with a mixture of ground beef and rice, cabbage rolls are a staple in many countries around the world.

Try these vegetarian cabbage rolls for a tasty snack, dinner or lunch.

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Bananas are a dieters best friend because they are packed with healthy nutrients and keep us feeling full for hours.

Oat bran contains B complex vitamins, protein, minerals and heart healthy soluble fiber.

This Classic Banana Smoothie Recipe is easy to make and combines both of these superfoods to make a healthy smoothie that can be enjoyed anytime.

Cottage Cheese is high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates. Salmon is also low in fat and contains many valuable nutrients.

This Cottage Cheese and Smoked Salmon Crispbread Recipe combines the goodness and taste of these two superfoods to produce a healthy snack to die for.

Enjoy this recipe with friends, family or enjoy it all on your own, it's so easy to put together.

Cottage cheese and tuna should be standard ingredients in the healthy dieter's repertoire.

This Cottage Cheese and Tuna Crispbread Recipe combines the goodness and taste of both with an added twist.

Eat these crispbreads at work or home as a light lunch or as a low fat, low carb afternoon or mid-morning snack.

Crispbread isn't a new concept for anyone who has been on a diet before.

What may be new is the exciting ways you can make them taste and this Crispbread with Tzatkiki, celery and cherry tomatoes Recipe is a classic example of how to make humble crispbread into a tasty snack or meal.

This recipe is simple to make and can be enjoyed anywhere at anytime.

Eggs are back on the menu as more nutritionists and dietitians agree on the important role they can play in a healthy diet.

Using only the egg white reduces the calories of this dish as does the use of low-fat or reduced fat cheese if you are trying to lose weight.

This snack is so tasty you shouldn't need to spread butter or margarine on the crumpet.

Getting most children to eat fruit can be a challenge. The secret is to make fruit fun!

This Fruit Sticks with Yogurt Recipe makes eating fruit fun and best of all, your children can help you prepare them adding to the experience.

We've used Mandarines, Apples and Grapes in this recipe, but any type of solid fruit in season can be used such as strawberries, pears, cantaloupe and honey dew melon.

Drinking a little too much coffee or tea and want to get more fruit into your diet?

Try this refreshing Hot Spiced Apple Juice Recipe as an alternative to tea or coffee. It is a version of the very popular Turkish apple drink.

As usual, it's easy and quick to make and you can enjoy it at anytime, especially snack time!

Mandarin juice is sweet, high in Vitamin C and very easy to prepare.

This Mandarin Juice Recipe is perfect as a breakfast accompaniment or as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

If you have Mandarins that are getting a bit soft, making this refreshing and healthy drink is one of the best ways to utilise them.

Mangoes are high in fibre, low in calories and are rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Passionfruit is a good source of fiber and helps lower blood pressure.

This Mango Passionfruit Smoothie Recipe makes a refreshing and nutritious drink or snack which is simple and inexpensive to prepare.

Enjoy one with your family, friends or as a special treat after a workout.

Pears are a good source of fibre and are high in antioxidants, like Vitamin C and copper.

When in season, Beurre Bosc pears are a perfect fruit for poaching because they keep there shape very well.

This Orange & Cinnamon Poached Pears Recipe not only tastes great, it also looks fantastic when served as the photo to the right illustrates.

Oranges are high in fibre, vitamin C, folate, potassium, and an array of phytochemicals, which help fight age-related diseases.

Pears contain nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Lemons are high in vitamin C, help lower cholesterol and have anti-cancer effects. These ingredients make this Orange, Pear and Lemon Juice Recipe a nutrition-packed snack.

Smoothies are an efficient and easy way to get a daily dose of fruit and dairy. Because smoothies can be made with almost any fruit, you can make them taste just the way you like.

This Peach and Mango Smoothie Recipe can make a quick and healthy snack, breakfast drink or can be served with our pikelets with caramelised banana. Feel free to substitute the honey for golden syrup if you like.