Make over your pre-meal bites with these healthy appetisers.
MAKE OVER YOUR PRE-MEAL BITES WITH THESE HEALTHY APPETISERS.
MAKE IT:
FRUIT AND CHEESE SKEWERS
Make 200g of cherry-size fresh mozzarella balls and halve each one. Peel and cube a mango into 1cm pieces, and wash and dry 150g of fresh rasp berries. On a 15cm skewer, thread a raspberry, followed by a basil leaf (folded in half), a piece of mozzarella, a basil leaf, a mango cube, a basil leaf, a piece of mozzarella, a basil leaf, and a raspberry. Repeat on additional skewers and arrange them on a platter. Drizzle with store-bought balsamic glaze. (Makes 16; 51 calories each)
THE RIGHT BITES
Three tips for choosing the best and tastiest apps and drinks.
TAKE THE EDGE OFF YOUR HUNGER
Foods with fibre, protein and healthy fat are satisfying and will prevent you from overeating. Seek out stuffed olives, shrimp cocktail and satay.
GO FOR THE DIP
Guacamole, hummus and salsa are all nutritious choices. Keep it healthy by using them as dips for veggies (instead of tortilla or pita chips).
SIP SLIM
Skip sugar- and calorie-laden cocktails like margaritas and cosmopolitans. Instead, choose light beer, wine or a simple mixed drink such as vodka soda or a gimlet.
PHOTO TED CAVANAUGH / FOOD STYLING JAMIE KIMM / PROP STYLING SARAH CAVE - E H MANAGEMENT
