Avoid those summer pitfalls.

Hotter weather comes with many dietary temptations but you can avoid the pitfalls if you're careful. Here's how to enjoy summer without getting fat...

Ice-creams THE PROBLEM Ice-cream can be very fattening. A Magnum Classic has 260 calories (similar to a Mars bar) and half a 500ml tub of Haagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate ice-cream has about 700 calories - over a third of the total fat and calories the average woman should eat a day.

THE SOLUTION Go for thirst-quenching ice lollies, or sorbet, like a Solero Exotic with 104 calories, or lemon sorbet at less than 200 calories for half a 500ml tub.

Salads THE PROBLEM Dressings and extras cause the problems - Caesar salad with Parmesan cheese, croutons and cheesy dressing can be 500 calories. A tablespoon of mayonnaise has 108 calories and full-fat vinaigrette has 70 calories per tablespoon.

THE SOLUTION Go easy - have it on the side and lightly coat your fork before digging into the salad to minimise the amount you eat. Try green leaves dressed with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.

Smoothies and juices THE PROBLEM Healthy in moderation but liquid juices contain a lot of calories. A 250ml glass of orange juice has 120 calories. A 250ml pineapple, banana and coconut smoothie has 163. THE SOLUTION If you're really thirsty, drink water. Restrict yourself to just one juice or smoothie a day.

Barbecues THE PROBLEM Sausages, burgers, koftas and other processed meats are really high in calories and saturated fat.

THE SOLUTION Go for lean steak, tuna steak or chicken. Choose unprocessed food and only fill your plate once.

Cocktails THE PROBLEM Too many calories! A pina colada has 262 calories and a tequila sunrise has 180 calories. An average cocktail contains 1.5 alcohol units, so you exceed your daily safe alcohol limit with just a couple.

THE SOLUTION Go for lower calorie cocktails: for example, gin fizz or strawberry daiquiri, which both have about 100 calories. Or spritz wine with water to make the calories and alcohol go further.