Keeping the pounds off whilst saving pounds in the pocket

As we lead up to Christmas everyone is trying to save money where they can and also keep the weight off in order to be able to properly indulge over the Christmas period.
I have founds some great ways to do both.
My first discovery was buttermilk it is a great alternative to yogurt, is cheaper and much easier to cook with.  I have started to use it in my smoothies using all that luscious fruit I picked and froze during the summer months.  It is a great way to start the day and full of vitamins to fight off those nasty colds everyone seems to be catching at the moment

Buttermilk also makes a great salad dressing and can be used as a main ingredient for sauces.  Here are some I found online and use regularly
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/76937/creamy-buttermilk-dressing/
https://www.createdby-diane.com/2015/01/buttermilk-pasta-sauce.html
(The pasta sauce recipe is particularly easy and cheap to make)

Oats are another cheap and great way to feel fuller for longer.  A bowl of porridge in the morning with a spot of honey (a natural antibiotic) will help keep that cholesterol down and stop you from snacking mid-morning keeping that waist trim and pockets fuller!!!

Also remember the packet of root vegetables you can buy for a £1 from most supermarkets that I mentioned in a previous blog
 http://www.grubonabudget.com/amandasblog/the-root-to-feeding-two-teenagers-as-a-single-mum-living-on-a-budget
Well this is another great way to save pounds and also get rid of a few extra kilos before Christmas
By chopping up and roasting these vegetables in olive oil they make a great alternative to roast or mashed potatoes.  They’re full of nutrients, you can roast everything in one dish and save on the washing up as well. 
As always spinach is cheap, easy to cook and full of iron making it a great accompaniment to most meals!