What Should I Eat, and When?
5 Portions of Fruit & Veg a day.
Eat Regularly and Frequently
It may seem obvious, but plan to eat at least 4-6 times a day at regular intervals. It is essential to start the day with a substantial healthy breakfast which will set you up for the day ahead.
Trim the Fat
Cut down on foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats e.g. burgers, pasties, biscuits etc (a good way to control your fat intake is to pack your own lunch, which leads on to our next point).
Pack Lunch
Think of taking your own lunch from home rather than buying it from a cafe or shop. Don’t think of this as a burden, rather an opportunity to monitor what you eat and your calorie intake. This is also often much cheaper too!
What to Pack for Lunch & Snacks?
Leaner meats, skinless poulty, fish, fruit and vegetables (perhaps in the form of home-made soup) are all healthy options for lunch and snacking (fuit in particular) which will fill you up for the whole day.
Plan Ahead
Think about the whole week ahead. This will help with the routine of putting together a healthy, balanced yet enjoyable meal. Some people make an entire “menu” of meals in order to organise what to buy, and when. Find what works best for you.
More Information
For more information, a really great website is provided by the NHS – click here to visit.
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