Get moving
Healthy eating tips to help you get
active
As you get older you may
notice you start gaining weight, especially around your tummy.
Storing fat round your middle can put you at greater risk of heart
disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Getting active, combined with a
healthy diet, can help you manage your weight and keep your heart
in great shape too.
So why not check out our top ten healthy eating
tips:
Start as you mean to go on: Try and eat a
breakfast even if you don’t usually - it will fill you up and
help prevent you reaching for a high fat or sugar snack mid
morning.
Go wholegrain: Swap your white toast for
wholegrain bread or opt for a wholegrain cereal to help lower your
risk of heart disease.
Drink up: Herbal teas are calorie-free, taste
great and add to your daily intake of fluid. Be adventurous and try
new flavours and combinations.
Pack your lunch: Rather than rely on limited
shop bought lunches, pack your own with minimal fats and maximum
fruit and vegetables.
Get fresh: Make your own soups with very little
fat or salt using lots of fresh vegetables. It’s quick and simple
to make and keeps well in the fridge for a few days.
Nice and fruity: Fruit makes a great
dessert and a blob of low-fat crème fresh makes it extra
special.
Be prepared: Don’t let snacking ruin your
healthy diet, make sure you pack fruit or nuts and seeds and carry
some water or juice if you know you'll be on the go for a
while.
Slow cook: Those of you who like using a slow
cooker can prepare healthy stews or casseroles without oil or
salt.
Twice a week: Fish pie makes a healthy, filling
dish and if you use oily fish it counts towards your heart-friendly
Omega 3 intake.
Whiz up: A great way of upping your intake of
fruit and veg is to make your own smoothies. Cram in as much as you
fancy and whiz yourself a tasty, healthy treat.
Find out more
For details on how a healthy diet can reduce
your risk of heart disease see our What is a Healthy Diet section on
our main site.
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