What 5 key elements do you need to meet the healthy guidelines?
1. 5 a day 2. Eat more fibre 3. Eat less fat 4. Eat less sugar 5. Eat less salt.
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Why do you need to eat 5 a day?
It will provide the correct energy value for a child if you ensure that the portion size is correct. To make sure that you follow the eat well plate and the healthy eating pyramid.
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Why you need to eat less salt?
Too much salt will increase your blood pressure. Make sure that you use a low salt alternative and use other seasonings and herbs.
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Why do you need to eat more fibre?
Serve wholemeal bread and cereals as well as pasta. Use wholemeal flower if you are going to bake a cake, biscuits, pancakes etc.
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Why do you need to eat less fat?
Choose lean cuts of meat and use vegetable fats and oil. It is important to use soya products as well.
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Why do you need to eat less sugar?
Use sugar substitutes for puddings, cakes and biscuits, offer fresh fruit for dessert and eat more tin fruit in juice not syrup.
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Why do you need to eat 5 a day?
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It will provide the correct energy value for a child if you ensure that the portion size is correct. To make sure that you follow the eat well plate and the healthy eating pyramid.
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