Buy and cook in bulk to save time and money. Refrigerate and freeze left-over portions for another time. Bulk out meals – use beans, pulses, potatoes, vegetables, pasta and rice as these are more filling and cost less than meat. Stock up your cupboard with tinned fruit (in juice, not syrup/added sugar) and vegetables (in...
Eat the right amount of calories for how active you are. As a guide: 2,500 kcal for an average man and 2,000 kcal for an average woman. Eat a wide range of food for a balanced diet – the food on your plate should be very colourful. Base your meals on starchy foods (e.g. potatoes,...
Order what you need – avoid super-size portions and share, as takeaways are ideal for sharing. Focus – if you eat in front of the TV you’re more likely to eat more as you’re distracted. Swap the TV for the table. Pizzas – go for thin crusts and choose lower-fat toppings e.g. chicken, prawns and...
