- HEALTHY FOOD
- vegetables and legumes/beans.
- fruit.
- lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans.
- grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties.
- milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fat.
UNHEALTHY FOOD
- eating processed or fast food high in fat
- not eating fruit, vegetables and unrefined carbohydrates, such as wholemeal bread and brown rice
- drinking too much alcohol – alcohol contains a lot of calories, and heavy drinkers are often overweight
- eating out a lot – you may have a starter or dessert in a restaurant, and the food can be higher in fat and sugar
- eating larger portions than you need - you may be encouraged to eat too much if your friends or relatives are also eating large portions
- comfort eating – if you feel depressed or have low self-esteem you may comfort eat to make yourself feel better.
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