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A low-fat diet ethos was widely adopted in the 70s when fat was demonised. But now some argue a diet with lots of healthy fats like those in avocado, salmon, olive oil and nuts is better for you.

Roasted aubergine with walnut salsa

by Yotam Ottolenghi

Ottolenghi's stuffed aubergine recipe makes a stunning vegetarian main course, or it would be a great accompaniment to marinated grilled lamb.

Main course

Bruschetta with avocado and olive tapenade

Light meals & snacks

Super satay chicken

by Tom Kerridge

Roasted nuts

by Hattie Ellis

Light meals & snacks

Smoked mackerel pilau rice

by Hala El-Shafie

Black bean and avocado salad

by Hemsley + Hemsley

Confit tandoori chickpeas

by Yotam Ottolenghi

Salmon, avocado, watercress and pumpkin seed salad

by Nigella Lawson

Salad of peppers, anchovies and hard-boiled eggs (salade collioure)

Light meals & snacks

Grilled aubergines with garlic, parsley and feta

by Simon Hopkinson

Smoked mackerel, radish, cucumber, dill and bulgur wheat grain bowl

by Rebecca Sargent

Light meals & snacks

Aubergine and walnut caviar

by The Hairy Bikers

Starters & nibbles

Bean soup with vegan pesto

by Dr Rupy Aujla

Light meals & snacks

Garlic mashed potato with olive oil

Dukkah

by Hattie Ellis

Mackerel kebabs

by The Hairy Bikers

Real guacamole

by The Hairy Bikers

Vegan kofte burgers

by Dr Rupy Aujla

Salmon curry

Smashed avocado on toast

by Rebecca Sargent

Fattoush with crisp olive flatbread

by Nigel Slater

Light meals & snacks

Sicilian-style salmon with garlic mushrooms

by Gino D'Acampo

Wild garlic pesto

by Rachel Phipps

Gigantes with tomatoes and greens

Apricot and chocolate bars

by Dr Rupy Aujla

Light meals & snacks

Almond butter

by Hattie Ellis

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