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Tuesday, 21 April 2009

a) are you getting 30g fibre a day? (Download PDF)

b) antioxidants - antiaging helpers (Download PDF)

c) are you getting enough variety? (Download PDF)

 

 

10 top tips to keep the fat in balance
1. Check labels, saturated fat should be less than ΒΌ total fat
2. Watch amount of biscuits, cakes, chocolates, cheesecakes... limit to a set amount each week if you need to have one of them.
3. Have one (& only one) handful of nuts/seeds three times a week handful equates to 15 almonds, 8 walnuts or macadamia's or 12 cashews
4. Eat fish at least twice a week
5. Always choose low or no fat dairy products (you will get used to the taste)
6. Always use lean meat and trim before cooking
7. Swap butter for low fat margarine/mayonnaise or cottage/ricotta cheese
8. Avoid creamy or deep fried main meals (don't always have chips)
9. Add some linseed meal or oat/rice bran to your cereal or fruit
10. Enjoy snacks like 'chic nuts', dried fruit and nut mixes, or hommus dip and toasted pita bread.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Peter/Lisa St Henry.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 30 May 2010 19:53 )