how to cut kilojoules from home-cooked meals

You might think your favourite fast food joint is the biggest threat to your waistline, but truth be told, it’s actually your own kitchen. That’s where you make daily decisions that affect your weight: choosing between skim and full-cream milk, reaching for butter or olive oil, stocking up on Lemon Creams or Jolly Jammers.

"Cutting kilojoules when cooking at home is the first step to creating healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime," says dietician Lisa Young, author of The Portion Teller Plan.

The following easy tips will help you crack down on fat and kilojoules – and serve and protect your figure.