Check out our other articles on how to adapt our dishes:Guide to substituting fishGuide to toning down the heatTo make some of the higher calorie dishes lighter, you can easily substitute the fresh ingredients in the dish to lower calorie options, or adjust the quantities if you'd prefer. Generally, the ingredients that push up the calorie count are carbs, like rice, potatoes and bread, as well as dairy products, like cream and cheese. For dishes that are served with rice:Swap to brown riceSwap to cauliflower rice Put potatoes in the dish if it’s a stew or curry, and forego the rice or bread. For dishes that are served with potatoes (e.g. wedges):Swap the potatoes for courgette, parsnip or carrot wedges and roast these instead. For dishes with chicken thigh fillets:Swap to chicken breast fillets which are leaner, or try turkey. Or simply reduce the portion of chicken to help bring down the calorie count. Other tips:Use light or low-fat options of coconut milk, creme fraiche, cream, yoghurt and mayonnaise etc.Use less oil, or use a light spray oil so you don’t need as much to coat a pan. Also try to use good quality non-stick pans, which will mean less oil is needed.  Alternatively, you can increase the amount of veg, and potentially the meat you use, to get 3-4 portions out of the dish you’ve made rather than just 2, thereby reducing the calorie intake per portion. We do offer a light range of recipes that are under 600 calories. If you would prefer to only see meals in this range, this can be set in your preferences. If there is anything we haven't quite answered, please feel free to email us at hello@simplycook.com and we will be more than happy to help!