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Low calorie food swaps when eating out

Take a look at our list of low calorie food swaps and see how to make clever low fat food choices when eating out.

Low Calorie Food Swaps

By WLR's Food Information Executive, Laurence Beeken

Low Calorie Food Swaps

For many people, there’s no better way to spend a sunny afternoon than sitting in a garden with good company and good food, be it in a pub or restaurant, at a picnic or a barbecue.

But beware of diet saboteurs! If you’re watching your calories, you could blow your allowance in one meal if you’re not careful.

So how do you swap the delicious food and those lovely cold beers for a low calorie alternative? Well, all you need are our handy guides to low calorie food swaps. Ditch and Switch or Stop n Swap, it doesn’t matter what you call it, you’ll save calories and lose weight by making a more informed choice.

We’ve taken a look at some of the more common meals and given you low calorie food alternatives to keep your weight loss on track and your lifestyle exactly where it is.

Take a Look at Our Low Calorie Food Swaps for:

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