Tips to make eating and drinking enjoyable as well as healthy, while keeping your tummy happy too.
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Nutrition: Think more, not less
You'll find it much easier to enjoy eating a healthy, balanced diet if you start thinking positively about it. So…
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Health experts recommend we all eat less salty food to stay healthy. As a guideline we should aim to have…
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Nutrition: Feed those good bacteria
Just like us, all those good bacteria in our gut need to be fed in order to work properly. So…
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As well as helping to fill you up, drinking plenty of water keeps you hydrated, helps the normal functioning of…
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Nutrition: Slim down your portions
Stacks of research shows that the more food we have in front of us, the more we're likely to eat,…
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Did you know that digesting and absorbing food burns up around 10 per cent of the calories you eat each…
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Nutrition: Go for quality not quantity
Choosing good quality ingredients means you'll feel more satisfied with a smaller portion of food that's really tasty rather than…
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Good old dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt are packed with nutrients, such as protein and calcium and…
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Nutrition: Good pans, fewer calories
Good quality non-stick pans means you can use less oil in dishes, without food sticking and burning to the pan.…
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No matter how trendy it might seem, avoid cutting out major food groups like carbs or dairy products, unless you…
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Fat and salt might add flavour to food but there are plenty of ways to make food tasty without using…
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Our bodies can find it hard to distinguish between hunger and thirst with the result that we end up eating…
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Health experts recommend we eat five servings of fruit and veg each day and for very good reason. Most of…
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Nutrition: Fats... be label savvy
Cutting down on fat is important for most of us, so it's important to get to grips with the different…
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Buying food in season can really help to keep the cost of your weekly shop down. Plus produce that's been…
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Even if you're in a mad rush in the morning, make time for breakfast. Ideally you should have something to…
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Finding a healthy lunch when you're on the run isn't always easy. So follow a few basic rules. Start with…
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Nutrition: Have a healthy salad
Don't be fooled into thinking all salads are healthy when you're ordering one in a restaurant or buying one from…
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Rushing meals or eating while racing around can mean you end up swallowing extra air, which ends up in your…
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Having a probiotic every day helps to boost levels of good bacteria in the gut.
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Nutrition: Pack a lunch with punch
Making your own lunch, rather than buying it, won't just save you money. It also gives you far more control…
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Nutrition: Don't drink your calories
When it comes to controlling your weight, it's easy to forget that drinks can be a significant source of calories.…
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Nutrition: Less choice, less temptation
Having less choice can help to stop you from over doing it. Here's how it works: imagine a buffet table…
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Eating plenty of high-fibre foods like wholegrain cereals and bread, wholewheat pasta, brown rice, jacket potatoes, fruit, veg and beans…
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Cut down on caffeine by having less cola, coffee and tea and instead try peppermint or chamomile tea. They're known…
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Some sugar-free products contain a bunch of artificial sweetenersknown as polyols, which can have a laxative effect on some people.…
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Believe it or not, when we chew food, it's mixed with saliva which actually begins the digestive process. So make…
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Fat slows down the speed your stomach empties, so food sits in your tummy for longer when you've eaten a…
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Avoid salad boredom by mixing up the types of ingredients you use. Try using different leaves such as rocket, watercress,…
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Nutrition: Know your supermarket
Getting to know your local supermarket layout means you'll be able to do your shopping without having to go down…
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Nutrition: Bubble trouble: Flat drinks win
Fizzy drinks, including sparkling water, diet drinks and even champagne are packed with bubbles. When you drink them, those bubbles…
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Nutrition: Be aware of 'windy' veg
It's not just an old wives' tale: some veg like onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beans and sprouts naturally create more…
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For one week, record every morsel that passes your lips and write down how you felt after eating it –…
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Nutrition: Brilliant breakfast
Skipping breakfast is a surefire way to leave you with a rumbling tummy so make time to enjoy a quick…
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Nutrition: Tantalise your taste buds
Eating the same foods day in day out can leave your taste buds bored, with the result that you end…
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Never go shopping when you’re hungry – you'll buy more than you need and be tempted to fill your trolley…
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Nutrition: Always read the label
Try to get into the habit of reading food labels – and not just the calories. Many products now include…
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Serve hot meals in bowls rather than on plates so the food stays hotter for longer. This will help you…
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Alcohol contains little other than calories so if your fave jeans are feeling a bit tight, it's wise to cut…
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Nutrition: Try new cooking methods
Frying might be a popular way to cook food, but there are loads of other fat-free cooking methods. Try grilling,…
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Nutrition: Plate up the healthy way
Follow the same routine when you serve meals to ensure you put together a healthy meal. Start by filling a…
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Nutrition: Change your hot drink
If you can't resist biscuits with your morning or afternoon cuppa then it's worth looking at changing your drink. Swapping…
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Nutrition: Love sweet wrappers
Delving into a packet of biscuits or a supersized bag of crisps once you've opened it, or 'neatening the edges'…
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Nutrition: A little of what you fancy
It's easy to over doing it when you eat out – but this can put a huge strain on your…
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Health experts recommend that we eat two portions of fish each week for good health. One of these should be…
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Wherever you are, always carry a bottle of water with you as a reminder to drink. Simply fill up a…
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To fill you up with fibre and keep your tummy happy, think smoothies! They're a great way to boost your…
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Skipping meals means you'll almost certainly over-compensate at your next meal by eating more food, more quickly. And eating quickly…
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If you don't have time to prepare and cook fresh veggies, go for frozen ones. They contain just as many…
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Think about how you eat your favourite high-calorie foods and then find lower-cal alternatives that you eat in the same…
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Nutrition: Don't wait to be thirsty to drink
Water helps to keep you both hydrated and feeling full as well as keeping your digestive system functioning normally. By…
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Exercise and physical activity that makes you sweat means your body can lose a lot of water, ultimately affecting your…
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Full of fibre, veggies are important for a healthy tummy and add variety and flavour to your diet. Plus, most…
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Nutrition: Get the fruit habit
Low in calories and full of different vitamins and minerals, fruits are also a source of fibre, which helps to…
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Nutrition: Don't forget pulses
Enjoying pulses in a meal really will help to keep you fuller for longer, delaying those niggling hunger pangs in…
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White bread and baked produces such as French sticks, croissants and crumpets are nowhere near as nutritious as wholegrain products…
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Eating out at lunchtime can mean you end up spending the afternoon feeling bloated, uncomfortable and sleepy so make it…
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Travelling long distances when going on holiday can be really stressful and stress is a key contributor to a bloated…
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Drinking too much booze when you're flying will quickly leave you dehydrated, potentially leaving you with a headache and making…
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A change of diet can quickly leave you with an upset tummy when you're away so get your digestive system…
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Oats are not just a delicious breakfast cereal, they can also have a positive effect on your digestion. Oats contain…
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There are two main types of fibre: soluble fibre, which the body can digest, and insoluble fibre, which the body…
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Nutrition: Spicy foods: know your limit!
Some people can't get enough spicy food and can happily eat the hottest curries whenever they like. However, others find…