Healthy Food

Diet tips

Remember it is not important to substitute alcohol on your daily meal or as a part of a meal. You can instead use fresh juice or mineral water.
Base your shopping on fresh foods as far as possible.
A good rule of thumb is that plain items are usually the lowest in calories, fat and often price. Butters and breadscrumbs add fat and calories, especially if deep-fat fried. Oven bake for a lower fat choice.
Put fruit and vegetables at the top of your shopping list. Vegetables, especially those in season, are the most economical choice, so buy lots of these.
Buy vegetables loose, they usually work out cheaper than pre-packed bags. You can pick the best quality and buy exactly the amount you need.
Colour is a good guide when buying fruit and vegetables. The dark green and orange coloured fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins A, C and E. Add these to your shopping trolley regularly.
Frozen vegetables and fruit are very convenient and just as nourishing as fresh. It is best to buy frozen vegetables and fruit last, so that you can get them to the freezer quickly as soon as you arrive home.
Root vegetables have very little waste and can be stored for a longer time than green, leafy vegetables.
Choose fruit juice in preference to fruit flavoured drinks. Fruit flavoured drinks may be cheaper but unless they are low in sugar and have added vitamin C. When buying fruit juice, dilute it with a little water to make it go further.