Tips for Healthy Living
Dietician Anna Reid from the QMC gives her top tips for a healthy diet
Eat Regularly, don't skip breakfast!
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It is important that you eat regularly for your metabolism
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Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables daily - try having them as drinks and juices
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Starchy foods such as bread, cereals,rice, pasta and potatoes, should make up about a third of your daily intake.
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Cut down on saturated fats which are bad for your heart. Remember that full fat milk, cheese, sausages, bacon and pastry are to be avoided.
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Cut down on high calorie snacks such as crisps, cakes and sweets - eat fruit instead!
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Drink at least eight glasses of water or drinks each day.
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Alcohol is bad because it is pure calories. Stick to sensible limits and alternate with low calorie drinks and mixers.
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Don't rely too much on 'Takeaways' or convenience foods.
Watch the labelling on foods, particularly on ready-made meals. Try to shoose a low fat food which contains less than 5 grams of fat per 100 grams.