Enjoying a lunch or dinner that you didn’t cook can be a relaxing experience. It has become more normal to eat lunch or dinner out, so it’s important to consider a healthy balance.
- Tomato and vegetable based sauces tend to be lower in fat than creamier ones
- Wholegrain versions of bread, rice and pasta are are higher in fibre than white
- Vegetable, bean, lentil, chicken or fish based dishes are a healthier choice for stews, casseroles and curries
- Leaner meats like turkey and chicken, or fish, are healthier choices for main meals and for filling baked potatoes or sandwiches
- Options that are grilled, boiled, baked, roasted or steamed instead of fried, tend to be lower in fat
- Deep fried foods can sometimes be described on the menu as ‘battered’ or ‘crispy’. Options which have breadcrumbs instead tend to be healthier
- Dishes with pastry, cheese or processed meats (such as pepperoni or chorizo) can be high in fat and salt
- A thinner base pizza is usually lower in fat than thicker or cheese-stuffed crusts
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