Top tips for eating and drinking healthier
Here is some brief advice you can offer your customers on achieving a healthy balanced diet:
- Base meals on starchy carbohydrates - these contain the main source of energy and nutrients
- Eat more fruit and vegetables (five a day) - these contain essential vitamins and minerals
- Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish – these contain protein, vitamins and minerals
- Cut down on saturated fat and sugar – instead switch to unsaturated fats and sugar free alternatives
- Eat less salt - limit to no more than 6g a day (adults)
- Keep hydrated - it is recommended to drink 6-8 glasses a day
- Don't skip breakfast - this is the most important meal of the day!