1. Base your meals on starchy foods: bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, noodles
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2. Eat lots of fruit and veg
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3. Eat more fish - aim for at least two portions per week and one of these should be oily
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4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar
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5. Eat less salt, adults should eat no more than 6 g per day and children should have even less
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6. Get active and be a healthy weight!
Did you know….? Over 60% of adults in the UK are overweight or obese which increases the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Physical activity can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke and help maintain a healthy weight.
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7. Don’t get thirsty
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8. Don’t skip breakfast
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Source: http://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/healthyeating/8tips.html