1. There are two types of fibre and you need both of them in your diet. Insoluble fibre is found in wholegrains and vegetables and soluble fibre is found in fruit, oats and beans. Both types of fibre fill you up and help digestion, but soluble fibre can help control cholesterol levels, as it binds with some of the cholesterol and fat in food.
2. Give your Sunday roast a healthy makeover! Remove the calorific skin and any visible fat from the meat, replace traditional roast potatoes with mini jacket potatoes and add extra vegetables to your plate to fill you up. Choose different coloured vegetables and you will get a broader range of nutrients with your dinner too.
3. A pot of fruit yoghurt can contain up to 6 teaspoons of sugar. Instead, chop or blend fresh fruit into live, natural bio-yoghurt for a sugar-free alternative with much more flavour and less calories. The probiotic bacteria in the yoghurt will support your digestive system too.
4. Fizzy drinks get their fizz from a substance called phosphoric acid. The body uses calcium to neutralise this acid so that it doesn’t damage us, but the calcium is taken from our bones. So, over time, this can lead to weakened bones and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Instead, try diluting fresh fruit juice with sparkling water and protect your bones for later in life.
5. When you are eating out, order your food first. You are less likely to be influenced by what others choose…. and we all know how easy it is to be swayed! So, resist the temptation to overindulge and be sure to get your healthy order in first. Then you can be the one influencing everyone else’s choice..…..
