Deciding to eat more healthily is a lovely way to care for yourself. Before you begin, here are five things that can make the change feel easier and kinder.
1. It doesn’t have to be dramatic
You don’t need a crash diet or a big overhaul. Small, steady changes, like adding a vegetable to dinner, are easier to keep up.
2. You don’t need to join a tribe
There are many eating styles, from plant-based to Mediterranean. You don’t need a label. Choose what suits your body, culture, budget and taste.
3. Deprivation rarely works
Cutting out everything you enjoy can leave you feeling miserable and more likely to give up. Leave room for treats and favourite foods.
4. No one is grading you
Some days you’ll eat lots of vegetables; other days you’ll have takeaway. That’s normal. Healthy eating is about the overall pattern, not perfection.
5. Curiosity helps
Try new recipes, explore different vegetables and notice how different foods make you feel. Cooking can be fun.
If you already follow a special eating plan, keep to it and let these ideas fit around it.
How little is enough
This week, add one extra portion of vegetables or fruit to one meal each day.
For more, read What are the differences between meat, soy, whey, dairy, hemp and other proteins?.
If you’d like a little more help at the table, there’s a gentle guide to everyday eating on the Guides page.