17 JUNE 2006, Page 79

Q. When I entertain I do love to offer Eton

Mess at this time of year, but so many people are on diets they won’t eat it. What puddings are non-fattening, Mary?

Name withheld, Hereford Road, London W2 A. Only the cream and sugar in Eton Mess is fattening. The meringues are surprisingly low in calories. A low-calorie, low-fat-count variation of the dish can be made by combining raspberries or strawberries and meringue with Bio-activa low-fat plain yogurt and maple syrup. This will deliver a satisfying and palaterefreshing finale to your ‘meal’ which will easily equal that offered by Eton Mess.