• Limit your intake of high fat foods (see list below)
• Grill, boil, steam, braise or microwave food instead of frying.
• Eat chicken, turkey and fish regularly.
• Lean red meat is a good source of iron and can be included 2-3 times a week.
• Trim visible fat from meats and skim fat from casseroles and stews.
• Use low fat, monounsaturated/polyunsaturated spread
• Use low-fat, vitamin enriched, or skimmed milk instead of full-fat.
• Choose low-fat cheeses such as "light" cheddar, Edam, Gouda,
Feta, Camembert, Cottage or low-fat cheese spread.
• Substitute low-fat yoghurt/fromage frais for cream
• Use fat-free or vinegar based dressings, mustard, or chutney instead of mayonnaise, on salads and sandwiches.
Butter, margarine, cream, full fat dairy, mayonnaise, visible fat on meat, processed meats, fried food, pastries, crisps, cakes, and chocolate.
