Healthy Eating / Cooking On A Budget

Healthy Eating / Cooking On A Budget 

Healthy Eating

Many of us think of our healthy eating in terms of weight. Whilst a healthy lifestyle can certainly help you in managing your weight, the benefits extend well beyond appearance.  It can also promote overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even some types of cancer.

Eat five a day

Fruit and vegetables are part of a balanced diet and can help you to stay healthy. The five a day message highlights the health benefits of getting five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day.  Fruit and vegetables are also usually low in fat and calories (provided they aren’t fried or roasted in lots of oil). That’s why eating them can help you to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy.

Eat less salt and fat

Extensive research has proven that excessive salt and fat in our diets is a major cause of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Get tips on cutting your salt levels at Action on Salt. Whilst Change 4 Life has some great advice on cutting back on fat.

On boarding task –

Your guide to the Eatwell Guide

Fats and Sugar Activity clip – https://youtu.be/aadcxOtKWnI

Fats and Sugar Portion Cards

Food-Drink Item Cards

Answer Sheet

Leader Instructions

Course Materials

For quick and easy nutritional meals to cook visit the YouTube channel below which has demonstration clips and over 24 recipes  to suit all types of dietary requirements.

 

Some additional Health quick and easy recipes

Websites

Food and health

NHS – 20 tips to eat well for less

10 Cheap Healthy Dinners | Food Network

Cooking on a budget – British Dietitian’s Association

NHS – Eating a balanced diet

Change4Life – NHS

 

Leaflets

Eat better – BHF

Top tips for kids leaflet

Sugar facts leaflet

Eatwell Guide 

REHIS E-Learning Information

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