Your 7-day dinner plan: Low-Point winter meals

Staying healthy during winter isn’t always easy, but these hearty dinners that are low in Points make it easier than ever.
Published 12 July 2022 | Updated 31 May 2024
Zucchini and turkey 'lasagne'

Healthier swaps for your favourite winter dinners


Healthy eating doesn’t mean giving up the recipes you love most, especially those comforting winter warmers. There are simple ways you can renovate your recipes to reduce the Points and create delicious and nourishing meals without compromising flavour. Here are some of our favourite recipe renovators to get you started:

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Fatty meat cuts

Leaner cuts of meats such as chicken breast, sirloin & round steak, & extra lean mince

Full fat dairy

Reduced-fat dairy

Butter

Reduced-fat margarine or extra virgin olive oil

Cream/sour cream

99% fat-free plain Greek yoghurt

Bechamel sauce

Reduced-fat ricotta and skim milk

Puff pastry

Filo pastry