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Revamp your diet

When making changes for our health, start with what you put on your plate. Consider incorporating these into your daily diet.

• Start the day the right way: Start with a breakfast which will provide you with enough energy to start the day and that will carry you through until lunchtime. Consider a morning smoothie with protein and plenty of berries for energy, fibre and flavour.
• Colourful plate: Aim for a variety of colours of fruits and vegetables. Set yourself a goal of consuming 5 different fruits and vegetables a day. If you can do this already then try to increase up to 10. The more variety in colour, the higher amounts of vitamins and minerals you will consume.
• Mindful eating: Chew food slowly and thoroughly. This will allow for better breakdown and digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Eating slower will also improve portion control, help you feel fuller quicker and prevent overeating.
• Hydrate: Drinking more water is often talked about but not often practiced. Try swapping that sugary drink for a glass of water. You can always try adding a slice of lemon or lime to add flavour and vitamin C! Swap a cup of coffee for herbal tea such as chamomile, peppermint or lemon and ginger.

Meal prepping

Make enough meals for lunches to bring to work instead of eating out and grabbing fast food. Opt for a balanced meal with veg, complex carbs and lean proteins.