Dinner

Dinner is a great time to add some extra fruit and vegetables.

The tips for lunch and dinner are very similar.  Hopefully a mix of tips from each section will be helpful for you and your family
  • Basing your evening meals on starchy foods (such as rice, pasta and potatoes) and vegetables is a great way to make them healthier
  • Wholegrain versions of starchy foods, like rice and pasta, are great choices as they are higher in fibre than white
  • Lower fat and lower sugar options of dairy products (or dairy free alternatives) such as lower fat cheese or yogurt are a healthier choice than full fat
  • Tomato or vegetable based sauces tend to be lower in fat than creamier ones, such as those made with ghee or coconut milk
  • If adding sauce (e.g. mayonnaise or ketchup), using a small amount is best as these can be high in fat, sugar and salt
  • Rather than frying, cooking techniques such as grilling, boiling and poaching can reduce the fat content of your food

Adding finely chopped vegetables to your sauce is an easy way to eat more veg without noticing – a great tip for fussy children!

Making a change

How to make small, manageable changes to what you eat and drink.

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