Catherine Saxelby's Foodwatch | Recipes - British/Anglo - Subcategories and recipes

A great high-fibre filler for dieters in cold weather - heat a bowl or microwave a mug whenever you're hungry. This is the sort of soup that gets promoted in Kickstart Diets or various Detox regimes (not that I'm a fan of either). But this soup is low in kilojoules/calories and high in veggies and fibre so it's a dieter's best friend.

A variation on the traditional baked apple - this time with a crunchy oat and nut topping. Sweetened with maple syrup and orange juice, instead of sugar.

An easy old-fashioned dessert that's ideal for those cold nights. It starts with dried fruit (whatever you have at home) and plumps them up with tea along with the flavour of orange rind, cinnamon and cloves. One of my all-time favs.

History has left no clue as to the identity of the "Betty" who first layered breadcrumbs and apples to create this dessert.

If you enjoy muesli (as I do), you'll love this crispy version that gets baked in the oven.  No added fat of any kind. Lots of variations from different seeds, nuts or dried fruit.

This moist and delicious loaf will help keep your heart healthy & your cholesterol low. It's low in saturated fat and rich in fibre from the fruit, nuts and oat bran, while the walnuts boost your omega-3 intake and the sterol spread lowers cholesterol absorption.

Try my easy dessert that can be made ahead to allow the flavours to mellow - it tastes better as it ages!

Here is a traditional dessert recipe that's been given a makeover. It's lower in fat, especially saturated fat, rich in low GI ingredients like the oats and apples but lightly sweetened. It's a healthy treat for everyone, but is especially suitable for someone with diabetes.

Like something smooth and sweet after a meal? All you need is three ingredients! Easy!