Kokova Magazine

When you're watching your weight you want something healthy and filling at lunch time to resist the temptation of eating between meals, however, portion control remains important too.

For some people portion control is not easily self-managed and often food provided in calorie controlled portions is the only way they feel able to regulate what they are eating.

While many will argue that for the same calories you could create something from scratch - for many there is still too much temptation to add 'extras' to the mix and then find yourself sitting down to a double-size portion laden with extra calories.

So one way to control portion size, calorie intake and beat the need for speed in a fast paced society that simply cannot slow down, is to try to find healthy ready-made alternatives for the microwave.

Bannisters' Farm have created Littl'uns - a box of six small baked jacket potatoes which have a deliciously baked skin, lightly drizzled with olive oil with a soft fluffy centre, to provide the perfect answer for this slimmers' dilemma.

Healthy and delicious they are perfectly sized for smaller appetites and smaller portions and at just 85 calories each they make it easy to keep on top of your calorie count.

Created by the Yorkshire based family business, Bannisters' Farm Littl'uns was inspired by the Yorkshire phrase which Rob Bannister uses for his four mischievous grandchildren since initially the product was deemed ideal for children, however, it soon became evident that it was very relevant for adults with smaller appetites or who are watching their weight too.

In developing the product, the family listened to their customers and their own little ones.

Littl'uns take just three minutes to cook in the microwave and are highly nutritious. Made from 100% natural ingredients and freshly frozen to lock in that perfect baked potato taste they contain no added salt, are low in fat, rich in fibre, gluten free and suitable for vegetarians.

Perfect for both busy mums who need to prepare a quick supper and adults wanting all of the taste of a hearty, warming baked potato but without feeling too full or breaking the diet.

Bannisters' Farm Littl'uns are the ideal light lunch or carbohydrate side to an evening meal in a portion size that is both manageable and perfect on the plate.

New Bannisters’ Farm Littl’uns are available now from Waitrose and Ocado.
www.bannistersfarm.co.uk