Eating to lose weight or improve your health can be confusing. In fact, fewer than 1% of Brits achieve the balanced diet that’s recommended by the NHS* – and, often, what we put on our plate is based on guesswork.
‘A diet containing fresh, whole food is preferable to one that’s mostly processed foods, which are typically high in sugar, salt and fat,’ says GP know munching French fries is less healthy than a salad, lots of our daily decisions aren’t so obvious.
Ready to test your knowledge? Tick what you think are the healthiest picks below, then check out the expert advice so you can tweak your diet.
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Find out if you made the healthiest choices. You might be surprised…
1 BLUEBERRIES Both are tasty fruits to make up your five-a day, but blueberries deliver an extra hit of goodness. ‘They’re higher in fibre than strawberries and a good source of vitamin K,’ says nutritionist Jenna Hope. ‘Blueberries are also packed with powerful antioxidants to give your immune system a boost.’ Stir into porridge and yogurt or eat a handful on the go.
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