Pink Mango Smoothies

Not a new fruit, just a delicious summer smoothie of strawberries, mango, peach and banana.

Swamp Juice

A luxurious creamy green smoothie that packs a nutritional punch.

Pea Pesto Pasta

FastDay collects the best fasting recipes from the web and this recipe appears on the Tinned Tomatoes blog. For full details on how to make this recipe, please visit the Tinned Tomatoes website using the link below.

Lemon & Herb Poached Salmon

A very simple recipe that is lovely when served warm with new potatoes or cold with a salad. The poaching keeps the salmon moist and the herbs add a lovely subtle flavour. This recipe is perfect for the 5:2 diet, as the salmon is only 260 calories including the fresh herbs!

Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach

On the table in under 15 minutes, this delicious recipe is tasty and easy to make. It is also a perfect diet recipe for those following the 5:2 diet, as each serving is only 295 calories including the spinach accompaniment. Make sure you try to use sustainable and high quality salmon as well as fresh organic spinach.

Ice Cream Soda

A low-calorie version of the classic ice cream parlour treat, an Ice Cream Soda! Use a reputable low-calorie cream soda and ice cream for a guilt-free treat with no loss of taste and flavour.

Fridge salad

This is just stuff that I always have in my fridge – so easy to throw together!

Mushrooms on toast

Mushrooms taste great, and have almost no calories – and this recipe takes full advantage.

Honeyed Figs

This wonderful, simple and healthy recipe is a great way of ending a Fastday.