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In winter we stay inside more and, if you're anything like me, the cold weather makes me feel hungrier! Last year I discovered a quick, nutritious,delicious soup I could make that made me feel all warm inside without needless calories and it can be ready in 15 minutes. I make it in bulk and keep it handy so whenever I feel peckish I grab a cup of soup - or two. It helps me get my daily vegetable intake, makes me feel warm and importantly full. Great before your main meal too! The recipe came from discovering the great new range of frozen vegetable mixes in the freezer. My favourite is Watties Super Mix because it doesn't contain vegetables like corn or peas which have a higher carbohydrate content. The little blocks of spinach are fabulous for the soup too giving it lots of flavour. And there are countless variations you can make to keep it interesting all winter long.
Variations to try
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 If you're getting a craving for something sweet in the evening - try some berries. A little dish of fresh raspberries gives a delicious burst of sweetness and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Fresh is always best of course but even out of season you can bring out berries from the freezer to quickly defrost - add some yoghurt and again you've got a healthy answer to your sweet tooth. As a bonus berries have anti-oxidants and are relatively low in kilojoules. Frozen berries are still relatively affordable compared to bars of chocolate or bags of sweets and are guilt-free! Condiments are a great way to add variety and flavour to your healthy food choices and there are great options that don't pack on the calories. Recently with cooler weather and in an effort to eat more vegetables, we've been looking for condiments that can be used with steamed vegetables to add variety and interest.  Mustard. There are some many types of mustard available that there's sure to be one to suit your taste buds. From hot English mustard, to mild American, Dijon or whole seed - mustard can be tossed through steamed or stir-fried vegetables to give them a zing or can replace butter in your sandwiches.  Chunky Salsa. Yes great as a dip for your vegetables but salsa is a fantastic condiment to add to any meal with lots of low-cal flavour. A fresh chunky tomato salsa is even fantastic as a savoury topping on a slice of crunchy wholegrain bread. Here's a link to some Great Low-Cal Salsa Recipes.  Horseradish Sauce: A traditional accompaniment for roast beef, horseradish can be a very strong (polarising) taste however Royalty Horseradish Sauce is fantastic tossed through steamed vegetables. It's milder than the horseradish you normally have with beef and, being more sauce-like, spreads through the vegetables well. It's particularly great stirred through steamed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower.  Light & Free Dressings. Dressings don't have to be for salads only. Check the labels in your supermarket and you'll find quite a range that are fat-free and some are deliciously creamy. My favourite is the ETA Light & Free Feta & Garlic dressing although their Honey Mustard dressing is fabulous too. They are usually 95% or more fat-free but their sugar levels can creep up so read the label well as you're choosing. The creamy ones can be used as a butter substitute in a salad sandwich. Do you have any other low-cal tasty condiments or sauces that you use with vegetables? Share in the comments section.
When you know that the meals you have been eating are part of the problem, you need to find new favourite meals to replace them and support you with your weight management goals. You'll find inspiration in cookbooks so dig out any that have been sitting silent in your cupboard, or buy a new one or two to give you some fresh ideas. The examples listed below have avoided the fads and hyperbole promises and focus on every day meals for every day life.
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