With spring just around the corner we will all be looking forward to longer days and evenings spent around a BBQ.

Making sure you don't over load on the meat can be a challenge especially if you're watching your weight. Corn on the cob is a real family favourite and is perfect left in its natural sleeves, wrapped in foil and put on the coals; this gives the kernels a real sweet and creamy taste.

Corn is a fabulous vegetable and contains a high amount of nutritional value. It's rich in protein, vitamin C and has a high fibre content which can help lower cholesterol and at only 90 calories per 100g serving it should be a second cob you reach for not a sausage. If you are adding butter make sure it's a small amount as this could almost double the calorie count.

Cycling in the summer is a great way to get to know the local countryside and burns off 493 calories in an hour so you will really be able to tuck into a couple of cobs later in the day. If cycling is a bit too energetic how about a walk in the park, a moderate meander will burn 246 calories in an hour.

If however your lawn needs a mow then get to it as this will burn 170 calories and leave you time to light the coals, kick back and relax.