Healthy Eating
Being a parent can be really exhausting and it is easy to find that you have no time or energy to cook or eat properly. Try to make eating well a priority - it will make you feel better and doesn't have to take up lots of time. Try to follow these simple guidelines and mix the following for a balanced diet:
- Try to eat at least five servings of fruit and/or vegetables a day. This can include a glass of fruitjuice.
- Include carbohydrates in your diet (e.g. bread, potatoes, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta) for energy. Wholegrain varieties are best.
- For protein eat meat, fish or alternatives (such as quorn), eggs and nuts.
- A small amount of fats and sugars, including chocolate, cream, biscuits, pastries, salad dressings etc.
- Milk and dairy products, including cheese and yoghurt. These can be quite high in fat so check the labels.
If you are breastfeeding, make sure you eat and drink plenty and don't go on a diet. If you aren't breastfeeding and feel you need to lose weight, talk to your GP about it first. Cut down on fat and sugar and don't go on a crash diet. Small, regular meals will keep up your energy without adding to your weight.
