Need to get back on track with your healthy eating? We have rounded up 10 of the best quick tips for a healthy diet that will instantly kick-start your daily diet to a more healthy state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a 1.5-litre that\u2019s over 2.5 pints bottle of water to work with you, and try to finish it all by home time. It might involve a few extra toilet breaks in the day, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find this difficult, then remember that smoothies, juices and dried fruit all count. Although advice on how many portions of fruit and vegetables a day can vary from country to country, average recommendations tend to be between 5-10 portions a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Opt for something that will release energy slowly porridge and a handful of blueberries are a great option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Write a shopping list and stick to it \u2014 and never shop when you’re hungry, as this is a fatal error that inevitably leads you to stuffing your shopping trolley full of junk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snacks can include fresh and dried fruit, wholesome cereal bars, rice cakes, low-fat fruit yogurts and wholemeal pitta and hummus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take the skin off chicken and trim the white fat off any meat. Also, try to avoid eating too many processed meats such as sausages and burgers (the fat’s not visible from the outside, but it’s certainly there).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caffeine, alcohol and refined sugar are a few to limit in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take your own packed lunch to work or choose (non-creamy) soup in the canteen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t cut out food groups such as carbohydrates altogether in a bid to lose weight quickly. Your body needs balance, so make sure you eat properly. And don’t do denial you’ll only end up cracking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find what works for you, and don’t force yourself to eat things just because they’re good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n