Nutrition

A few tips on maintaining good nutrition:

• Eat 5-7 servings of fruit and vegetables per day

• Females should eat 4-5 servings of wholegrain cereals/breads/potatoes/rice/pasta per day

• Males should eat 4-5 servings of wholegrain cereals/breads/potatoes/rice/pasta per day

• Try to eat fruit/vegetables/nuts/seeds/wholegrain starchy foods as a source of fibre (25-30g/day)

• Try to have 3-4 servings of milk/yoghurt/cheese per day as a source of calcium

• Try to have 2 servings of lean meat/poultry/fish/eggs/beans/nuts per day as a source of protein and iron

• Limit the high calorie food and drinks (chocolate/biscuits/crispe/fizzy drinks/cakes/sweets)

• Limit things like fats, spreads, and oils.

• Use grilling/oven baking/steaming/boiling/stir frys